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~ our 2020 virtual exhibit ~

Why Chaska? 

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Stories from the present and the past . . . coming to Chaska from across the Twin Cities, the state, the country and the world!

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Why Chaska? Introduction
04:33
Chaska Historical Society

Why Chaska? Introduction

Historical Society president Lisa Oberski introduces the new Why Chaska? exhibit at the Chaska Historical Society.
Why Chaska? Early Settlers
08:17
Chaska Historical Society

Why Chaska? Early Settlers

A look in to the lives of early Chaska residents as a part of our Why Chaska? Exhibit.
Early Settlers Profiles
15:20
Chaska Historical Society

Early Settlers Profiles

Profiles of some of the early settlers in Chaska for the Why Chaska? exhibit
Why Chaska? Early Settlers: Tools
15:37
Chaska Historical Society

Why Chaska? Early Settlers: Tools

Dave Johnson demonstrates some of the tools used by early Chaska residents in this video for our Why Chaska? exhibit.
Why Chaska? Early Settlers: Spinning
03:11
Chaska Historical Society

Why Chaska? Early Settlers: Spinning

Part of Chaska Historical Society's 2020 virtual exhibit, Why Chaska?
Why Chaska? Native Americans in Chaska
07:07
Chaska Historical Society

Why Chaska? Native Americans in Chaska

A brief history of the Native American population in Chaska for the Why Chaska? series.
Why Chaska? Why Jonathan in Chaska?
07:30
Chaska Historical Society

Why Chaska? Why Jonathan in Chaska?

The history behind Jonathan, Chaska's planned community and a part of the Why Chaska? series.
Why Chaska? Jonathan in Chaska
06:11
Chaska Historical Society

Why Chaska? Jonathan in Chaska

An introduction to Jonathan in Chaska for our Why Chaska? exhibit.
Why Chaska? Recent Immigrants
05:24
Chaska Historical Society

Why Chaska? Recent Immigrants

A look at what brought current Chaska residents to the area for our Why Chaska? exhibit.
Why Chaska? Conclusion
02:36
Chaska Historical Society

Why Chaska? Conclusion

The finale of our Why Chaska? exhibit

Our Exhibits

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Listing of Past Exhibits(pdf)

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Creating exhibits showcases our collection and significant events in Chaska history!  Volunteers are essential in developing the content and locating items for our exhibits.

 

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Ideas for exhibits are welcome: send us a message.

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Become a member of the Chaska Historical Society!

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