Groundwork for the establishment of the Foster County Historical Society was set at a meeting in March 1967. Mrs. R.W. Hargrave was named temporary chairman, Mrs. Dorothy Quenemoen, acting secretary-treasurer and Paul Black of Grace City, Historian.

The next meeting was held in September 1967. Elected officers at this time were:

Cliff Flegel, president, Paul Black, vice president

Mrs. Hargrave, secretary and

Norton Bjorke, treasurer.

Aims and purposes of the organization were to preserve the historical facts concerning the county, collect and preserve artifacts, and preserve the historical sites in the county.

One project was to interview pioneers on tapes which then are filed for future generations.

Through the efforts of the society a building was constructed to house the various artifacts that were collected. This was completed in 1974.

In 1976 Avolt Grager, Hugh Putnam, Tom White and John Schmid spent many hours of work toward beautifying the grounds. High school students assisted by planting 1200 petunias. A flagpole was a gift from Ernest Steinman and the flag was obtained through the efforts of Senator Young.

The museum is open on Sundays from two until five and other times by appointment.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 248