For any questions about Brainerd History Week regarding times or how to make reservations, email brainerdhistoryweek@yahoo.com , or call the Brainerd Public Library at 218-829-5574, or the Crow Wing County Historical Society at 218-829-3268.
Reservations for the downtown Brainerd history walk are being taken at the Brainerd Public Library by calling 218-829-5574 and the Brainerd City Hall by calling 218-828-2307.
Mike O'Brien will be selling copies of "The History of Lower South Long Lake" at the Crow Wing County Historical Society fundraiser Thursday night. The price is $15 per book. Contact O'Brien at mikeo@brainerd.net to purchase a book prior to the event.
To make a reservation for a northeast Brainerd historical bus tour, email brainerdhistoryweek@yahoo.com or leave a voicemail at 612-554-5737. Please include which tour and the full name of each person signing up for the event. Seating is limited.
Friday
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• 10:30 a.m.-"Oldest Rifle Artifact," Ray Nelson presentation at Crow Wing County Historical Society.
• 2-5:30 p.m.-Exploring Danish history and culture at Crow Wing County Historical Society featuring crafts, Aebleskiver and other treats.
• 3 p.m.-Storytime for children, session one at Crow Wing County Historical Society.
• 4 p.m.-Storytime for children, session two at Crow Wing County Historical Society.
• 11:59 a.m. - 7 p.m.-194th Regiment open house at Brainerd National Guard Armory featuring the 194th Regiment history display and Camp Ripley Military Museum display.
• 6 p.m.-Strong Towns presentation by Chuck Marohn at Brainerd City Hall followed by a walk through downtown Brainerd to illustrate the presentation.
