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The Anoka County Historical Society is the only nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing the complete history of all 21 Anoka County communities, bringing together artifacts, photographs, written records, and oral histories in one trusted local resource. Its new home in the historic 1867 Ticknor Hill property also lets ACHS connect history to a tangible place while continuing to recover and elevate overlooked or untold stories.

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Preserving the Pieces. Sharing the Stories. Discovering the Connections.

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    Preserving

    Your financial contribution enables us to implement solutions recommended by professional architects to preserve Ticknor Hill's historic integrity.

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    Sharing

    Your financial contribution enables us to continue developing innovative programming that engages curious people of all ages.

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    Discovering

    Your financial contribution enables us to create an environment where visitors can invest time investigating their own legacy stories.

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    Impact

    The Anoka County Historical Society receives an average of 600 research requests each year from people worldwide, most of which we can provide information.

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    Reach

    Of the 32,000 unique visitors to the ACHS website so far this year, the button they click the most leads them to the online collection database (then ghost tours!)

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    Make a Difference

    By preserving both familiar and previously overlooked stories, ACHS ensures that more people can see themselves represented in the county’s history.

Endorsements of Proven Performance

“Nobody working there seems to think they’re working,”

Loosely quoted from the Anoka Podcast, 9-24-25

“Loved going on the ghost tour in the past. The docent was wonderful.”

Debbie Thompson, via Facebook

“It was highly educational and entertaining!”

Lisa Kroulik, via Facebook

Stay Historic.

ACHS strengthens the Anoka County community by preserving its shared memory and making local history accessible. Through education, research, exhibitions, tours, events, and digital resources, it helps residents understand how the past shapes their lives today, supports students and educators, encourages civic pride, and creates connections across generations and communities. And you can stay at the Bed and Breakfast!

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Clarity Backed by Expertise