Histories of Marriage in Beltrami County' | Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce
Histories of Marriage in Beltrami County' | Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce
Date and Time
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
“Although marriage is present in virtually all cultures, the ceremonies, rules, and roles of and in marriage differ from community to community,” shares Emily Thabes, Executive Director of the Historical Society. “Our exhibit will share some of the regional cultural aspects of marriage that we honor and celebrate, as well as photographs of many couples married in Beltrami County across the years. Additionally, we intend to highlight a few specific stories that may give visitors a new perspective on the meaning and purpose of marriage across the decades.”
Location
Beltrami County History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave. SW, in Bemidji
Fees/Admission
$5 for adults$4 for seniors$3/adult for groups of five or more$1 for children ages 6-12Free for members and children younger than 5
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Description
The Historical Society is looking for additional stories for this exhibit, including couples who have been married for more than 50 years and persons whose marriages were not always legally recognized in Minnesota. The Historical Society also welcomes loans of handmade and vintage dresses and accessories for our exhibit display and programs. If you are interested in participating, please get in touch with the Beltrami County Historical Society at depot@beltramihistory.org or 218-444-3376.
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