Women’s Organization of the Minnesota Historical Society

The Women's Organization of the Minnesota Historical Society (WOMNHS) was organized in 1949 for the purpose of promoting the welfare of the Minnesota Historical Society and furthering the basic aims of the Society: to collect, preserve and disseminate the history of Minnesota.

The organization meets eight times yearly, September through May on the second Wednesday of the month, offering programs, tours, and events designed to stimulate interest in Minnesota history. Membership in WOMNHS is open to all who share an interest in Minnesota history. Past program topics include: The Making of The Saint John’s Bible, Julia Child: A Recipe for Life, Ukrainian and Swedish Christmas Traditions and Klondike Kate & the Winter Carnival.

Membership benefits

Educational and enjoyable programs (8 per year; most are luncheons)
Enhanced appreciation of and shared interest in Minnesota history
Supporting the purpose of WOMNHS
Opportunities to volunteer for the Minnesota Historical Society
Opportunities to serve on the WOMNHS Board or other committees

Upcoming programs

September 9th^th - 125 Years of Women’s Hockey
October 14th^th – “A Very Remarkable Tusk”: Close Looking at a Unique Collection Item
December 9th^th – Waiting for Mrs. Claws Theater Production

Membership dues

Annual dues are $30, payable in July each year. Membership form.

For more information about WOMNHS membership, please contact the VP of Membership, Jo Zschomler at jozschomler@outlook.com or 651-724-2334.

Philanthropy

The Women’s Organization Historic Sites Enhancement Fund is an endowed fund created on April 25, 2007, through gifts from members of the organization. Income from this fund may be used to support activities that directly enhance programming and operations of all the historic sites within the Minnesota Historical Society network. Donate to the Women’s Organization Historic Sites Enhancement Fund.

Over the years, the WOMNHS Sites Enhancement Fund has supported a variety of projects, including:

The Centennial Celebration at Split Rock Lighthouse
Historic Fort Snelling Revitalization Project
Challenge grant for the Alexander Ramsey House
Golf cart and 8-passenger people mover for Historic Fort Snelling

WOMNHS officers

President Lori Tripp, 2024-2027
VP Programs Debbie Nelson, 2024-2028
VP Membership Jo Zschomler 2026-2028
Secretary Lori Spangler, 2024-2028
Treasurer Sue Mollner, 2024-2027
Assistant Treasurer Kathleen Kihle 2026-2028
Correspondence Secretary Lynne Moratzka, 2024-2027