Wasioja Historic District Interpretive Plan
To create a joint interpretive plan for the Wasioja Historic District, which contains five Civil War-era buildings.
Partners: Dodge County Historical Society and Dodge County
The Wasioja Historic District in Dodge County consists of five Civil War-era buildings: the Wasioja Baptist Church, Wasioja School, Civil War Recruiting Station, the Andrew Doig House, and the Seminary Ruins. This partnership aims to create a cohesive interpretive message and develop a tourism draw around the historic district.
The partnership will hire an experienced interpretive planning firm to consult on this project and guide the partners to a completed report. The interpretive plan will thoughtfully review the assets, audience, and opportunities of the historic district, guide the development of a central interpretive message and recommend effective strategies for promoting that message through signage, exhibits, and programming to create a destination for tourists from around the region. The partnership will also use public engagement and market analysis to explore potential audiences and competitors in the area.
$2,000,000 each year is for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.
Available upon request. Contact:grants@mnhs.org
Completion of the interpretive plan itself as a formal document is the clearest example of an outcome achieved. Also, a strong working relationship was established between the Dodge County Historical Society and Dodge County during the course of the interpretive plan preparation. In addition, a community advisory committee (CAC) was created to provide a forum for stakeholders.
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org
Greg Nelson, Vice President
Linda Jerviss, Treasurer
Lois Hancock, Secretary
James Checkel
David Dubbels
Scott French
Michael Haugen
Philip Haukom