The History Museum

Family Tree Research in our Genealogy Lab

Trace the history of the families of East Otter Tail County. Our staff is happy to help you research and create your own family tree utilizing the resources of the History Museum's Genealogy Lab. Learn how to research your family history and make connections to resources locally to worldwide in paper, microfilm, and web site formats, including the sites listed here:

• Ancestry.com
  Largest online family history resource--Search for Free at our Museum
• Cyndi's List
  The most comprehensive genealogy resource list on the Internet
• Family History Library Search
  The largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources
• Find A Grave
  Cemetery resource with photos, obituaries and more!
• World Gen Web
  Volunteer provided records and resources for counties, states, and countries.
• Mary Pfeffer's Page
  Family tree from 20+ years research by our resident genealogist

Genealogy Requests, Questions or Comments
Phone: 218-346-7676

New ScanPro 3000 Microform Scanning System
Now installed at the East Otter Tail County History Museum!
This project has been financed in part with funds provided by the
State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
through the Minnesota Historical Society.

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In Their Own Words
Veterans Museum
805 West Main in Perham.

Those on the front lines and the homefront share their experience through video and audio presentations.

Perham Pioneer Village
44290 Highway 8 in Perham.

Experience life in the past lane! These grounds host a Pioneer Festival and can be rented for weddings and other gatherings.