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Seasons in Pine City
We are very pleased to be able to offer another book that contains Pine City area history. Order a copy.
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Local History Group
The History Association sponsors a weekly discussion on local history.
Learn all about it in this video.


Pine City Area Rural Schools
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We are pleased to announce that our 2019 Calendar is available. You can buy it from the Chamber of Commerce
Cost $12.00



Next General Meeting
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Individuals interested in the study and preservation of local history are encouraged to attend the next meeting of the Pine City Area History Association. The meeting will be held in the meeting room of the Pine City Public Library 
Date still to be determined.

Sunday, July 14  or 21, 2019 at 2:00pm

"Rural Electrification"
Join us as Teresa Hasbrook, retired ECE employee looks back at Rural Electrification.
 The public is always invited and encouraged to bring items related to the topic to share.  Memberships will be available for purchase. For more information call 320 322 9208 or email [email protected].

Read a companion article to "Logging in Pine County"
Read about a past general meeting; "Rural Schools"
Read about a past general meeting; "History Rocks"


New Book: Carl E. Meier
Five Year Diary 1940 - 1944
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the daily diary entries of Carl E. Meier 1940 - 1944. Carl's grandaughter, Darcy Pinotti's wonderful scans of Carl's daily entries, coupled with photos and a comprehensive index, make this book a treat for the casual browser or the serious reader. We are so pleased Darcy shared this book with us.


Privy Diggers
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In the summer of 2015 we brought the Privy Diggers to town. Here is a video of one of the digs.

The Privy Diggers were here in Fall 2016. You can see some of their finds on our Facebook page.


Interactive History Kiosk - Unavailable due to vandalism
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Explore Pine City area history at our interactive iPad kiosk. Using touchscreen technology, read old Pine City newspapers, look through phone books from the past, explore maps, photos and more. Made possible by a grant from The Royal Bank of Canada and an Operation Round Up grant from East Central Energy, this kiosk makes Pine City area history accessible in a whole new way.The kiosk is located in the Chamber of Commerce office in the Pine Government Center.
Monday - Friday 8:30 to 2:30,  Free & open to the public.

Rural School Museum & The Military Road
The history association is pleased to share two new brochures.
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Membership - download Brochure

The history association is funded by memberships. The public is encouraged to become a member of the Pine City Area History Association. An individual/household membership costs $20.00 and is valid for one year. You may purchase your membership by mail. Complete the membership form and drop it in the mail.

Annual Reports
2018 annual report
2017 annual report.
  2016 annual report.

2015 annual report.
2014 annual report.

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