World War I Traveling Exhibit Implementation

The Kandiyohi County Historical Society received a grant for the final phase of a project years in the making-- the production of a new traveling exhibit on World War I. This exhibit, developed in cooperation with the West Central Minnesota Historical Association, tells the story of the first World War through the lens of its effects on West Central Minnesota.
In this final step, the research conducted over the past several years was consolidated into one exhibit script. The exhibit was designed, and elements such as placards were produced and installed. Promotional materials were also made up.
This exhibit was specifically designed to be adaptable so that it might appear in a variety of spaces. Exhibit elements are engineered to be movable, and the entire exhibit can appear in a relatively small space while still having the room required for wheelchair access.
In addition to bringing big-picture historical events to a local level, the WCMHA hopes that this traveling exhibit will foster improved relations between its ten member counties, strengthening them all in their ability to relate Minnesota’s rich history.