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Burnsville Historical Society

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Making History: Local Historical Society Launches Interactive Exhibit

On Thursday, the Burnsville Historical Society debuted a new exhibit at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center where residents can watch a story and then leave a recording of one of their own.

Got a story from your days at Black Dog  High, as BHS was known in the town's early days? Or maybe something interesting happened last week? The Burnsville Historical Society has issued a call: Come and share your stories at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center. The society debuted its first exhibit last Thursday. The Burnsville Historical Society itself is a rather new organization. It was officially recognized as a chapter of the Dakota County Historical Society in June. Since then, the fledgling organization has launched a website, burnsvillehistory.org, and opened up a headquarters at 190 South River Ridge Circle. Their latest venture takes place at the BPAC Gallery, which they have transformed into a "Time Machine" during this …

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Newly Formed Burnsville Historical Society Kicks Off Fall Series

The society hopes to attract members through a monthly speaking series: First up is Former County Commissioner and School Board Member Mike Turner.

A new organization has sprung up to document Burnsville's short but lively history. The Burnsville Historical Society was officially recognized as a chapter of the Dakota County Historical Society in June. Since then, the fledgling organization has launched a website, burnsvillehistory.org, and opened up a headquarters at 190 South River Ridge Circle. Now they need just one more thing: Members. With that in mind, the society is hosting a series of monthly meetings. The first is on Sept. 20, when former Dakota County Commission Chair Mike Turner will speak. Turner is a good choice. A resident of 47 years, he has lived through most of Burnsville's history personally. Turner moved to the budding suburban city within days of the massive flood …

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