History buffs can learn a thing or two about west central Minnesota by visiting historical centers in Kandiyohi County. The Kandiyohi County Historical Center in Willmar is open 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.
m. to 2 p.m.
Saturdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The center, on North Business Highway 71, features a museum, a one-room school, a log shed and a Great Northern locomotive; admission $5, ages 12 and up. Visit the website at www.
kandiyohicountyhistory.com. The Sperry House, built by Willmar pioneers in 1893, will offer guided tours from 10 a.
m. to 2 p.m.
Saturdays through Labor Day. Open by appointment during the week. The Guri Endreson site, located on County Road 5, with a field road gate open June through August from 9 a.
m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays. Guided tours available by appointment. Tourists may pick up maps of historical sites at the Center.
For more information or to pre-register, call 320-235-1881, email kandhist@msn.com or check the Facebook page at @kandihistory. Atwater Area Historical Society and Museum, 500 Pleasant Avenue West, is open 10 a.
m. to noon, Saturdays or by appointment; call Jon at 320-444-0337. The Norway Lake Log Church is a replica of the first church originally built in 1868 in the northwestern part of the county.
It, and the restored original 1862 Knutson cabin, are located west of New London off of County Road 40 at 9601 195th Ave NW. The church, interpretive center and Knutson cabin are open by appointment for private .