Ely Winton Historical Society

05/13/2026

05/08/2026

NOW HIRING!
MANAGER,
ELY-WINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

REPORTS TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATUS: PART TIME, UP TO 20/HRS/WEEK

Position Summary:
The Manager position provides hands-on leadership and day-to-day management for a small, volunteer-driven Historical Society dedicated to preserving and sharing local history. This role requires a self-starter who can work independently, support volunteers, and manage multiple responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities:
• Develop an understanding of Ely and Winton’s history
• Oversee the museum, research library and office
• Maintain paper and computer files to provide access to important legal, collection, operational and financial documents using standard office management tools
• Provide supervision to volunteers doing research, collections management and special projects
• Work with a bookkeeper/financial resource to manage receipts and expenses
• Provide regular updates to the Board of Directors
• Promote the organization and events via social and other media
• Plan and staff key events including the Annual Meeting, the Blueberry/Art Festival, Harvest Moon and Heritage Days.
• Support the Board of Directors in Strategic Planning
Preferred (but not required):
• Experience with grant writing or fundraising
• Familiarity with archival or museum practices
• Experience in a small or volunteer-run organization
Compensation:
• Salary: $15-$20 an hour, depending on qualifications
• Flexible schedule may be available

The Ely Winton Historical Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply: Please submit a resume and brief cover letter to: [email protected]. Direct any questions via email or call 218-365-3226

04/22/2026

Happy 56th Earth Day from the Ely-Winton Historical Society! 🌎

On this day in 1970, Wisconsin Senator Ga***rd Nelson founded the first Earth Day. There's no better place to celebrate today then our beautiful and historic northern Minnesota!

04/13/2026

“We have come to know that every individual lives, from one generation to the next, in some society; that he lives out a biography, and that he lives it out within some historical sequence. By the fact of his living he contributes, however minutely, to the shaping of this society and to the course of its history, even as he is made by society and by its historical push and shove.” - C. Wright Mills

Join us in exploring the work of C. Wright Mills in a presentation by Minnesota North Sociology instructor, Claire Anderson for a special 2-part event on April 21 and April 28!

04/11/2026

Have you heard of sociologist, C. Wright Mills? He introduced the groundbreaking concept of the sociological imagination— a powerful way to understand how individual lives and historical forces shape one another.

Learn more about how the sociological imagination helps us understand our history on a special 2 part history night event on April 21 and April 28 from 5-7pm!

04/09/2026

We’re Hiring!

The Ely Winton Historical Society is seeking a passionate and dedicated Executive Director to lead our organization. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who values community and its history.

The Executive Director will oversee daily operations, guide strategic growth, and help us continue to serve and engage our visitors in meaningful ways.

If you—or someone you know—might be a great fit, we encourage you to learn more and apply today!

More information and application details:
https://www.elywintonhistory.org/join-our-team

04/08/2026

We've changed our hours! Starting next week, we will be open on Friday and Saturday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm or by appointment. If you have a group you'd like to tour around the museum or can't make it during our open hours, give us a call at 218-365-3226 to schedule an appointment! Come visit us this spring!

02/19/2026

In case you haven't seen it yet, we have a new pop-up display in the windows at the NAPA Auto Parts Store on Chapman St. this month! This display focuses on Dog Sledding in Ely and has some unique pieces from the town's history.

A special thank you to Erik Simula and Ely Chamber of Commerce for loaning us many of these amazing items!

02/12/2026

Meet us there on Feb 14th and fall in love with Ely history!

If you're at the Ely Winter Festival on February 14, don't miss the chance to visit the International Wolf Center for Interpretive Center Day! Join us between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Discover local interpretive centers and deepen your understanding of the region's history and wildlife. Plan your visit to connect with the Minnesota Discovery Center, Bois Forte Heritage Center & Cultural Museum, Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park, North American Bear Center, and Ely-Winton Historical Society Museum—all in one location!

General admission to the International Wolf Center is required.

02/11/2026

So much winter fun happing in Ely this week! ⛄️

Here is another clip from our ongoing film collection project, the larger video is a documentary focusing on dog sled races in Ely in the 1970's and 1980's.

02/05/2026

Happy Winter Festival!☃️❄️

Winter festival runs from the 5th through the 15th of February and there will be lots of fun events happening all over town. The museum will be open Tuesday through Friday from 12 to 4pm and you can see our display about dog sledding in the windows of the NAPA Auto Parts Store all month! You can also see us at the International Wolf Center on February 14th from 10 to 4pm at an event for local museums, stop by and see our table featuring a winter sports display and some digitized winter films from our film project!