Carlton County Historical Society is a county historical society in Carlton County, Minnesota that accepts historical artifacts, records and photographs with a clear connection to Carlton County. This provides executors and families with a local option for appropriate estate or household items that fit the organization’s mission and acceptance rules.

Collection donations are reviewed under the society’s collection-management policy and may be declined if they do not fit its scope. Acceptance may change with storage capacity, condition, staffing, or current needs. When accepted, suitable donations can support the organization’s programs or preservation work while giving usable estate property another productive destination. Save a trip! Call first to confirm hours and that they are accepting what you’re bringing.