Altona Historical Society

04/03/2026

We had another successful Trivia Night last Saturday! Thanks to everyone that participated! We would also like to extend a welcome to anyone that would like to join our group! We’re hoping that individuals that love history, research, genealogy, design and display, grant writing and technology will join us! If you’re interested our next meeting will be Monday, April 13 at 6:30 pm, at the Altona Library. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Gretchen or Mike Main, Margaret or Bryan Swanson, Mitch or Linda Ekstedt, David or Cheryl Erickson, JeanAnn Erickson, Jim Larson or Fran Moore.

03/28/2026

03/28/2026

Lots going on today!!

03/16/2026

Howard Collinson was mentioned in an earlier post. This is a 4-H project interview by his Great Granddaughter, Jenna Main Tolley dated 2002. Howard was 97 at the time and died 4 years later at the age of 101. The answer to question #7 under Older Adult is humorous! The house he grew up in, is now the home of his grandson Mark and Melissa Hazen of rural Altona.

03/16/2026

Anyone around here ever a member of Lake Calhoun?? Here’s a picture of it in 1925. It’s from Margaret Janes Collinson. She grew up outside of LaFayette and then married Howard Collinson of rural Altona. She was Mike Main’s grandmother.

03/11/2026

There is still time to get a team together!! Contact JeanAnn Erickson or any Historical Board member. Mitch & Linda Ekstedt, David & Cheryl Erickson, Fran Moore, Mike & Gretchen Main, or Bryan & Margaret Swanson.

Time for another round of Trivia! Hope you can join us for another fun evening!!

02/05/2026

Time for another round of Trivia! Hope you can join us for another fun evening!!

12/09/2025

This will take place in Library Hall! Bring your kiddos and enjoy a fun afternoon!🎄

10/25/2025

We were contacted by a Jill Holmgren from Fairbanks, Alaska. She ran across this 1903 Commencement program from Altona in a box of free stuff at her community center! She is not related to Lillie Linderholm. Maybe someone out there is! It will be displayed in Library Hall once we’re up and going!

10/03/2025

It’s almost here! The set’s been painted, the lines are memorized and the costumes fitted. Now it’s time for you to make plans to share the magic with us October 10th-12th at the Ellisville Opera House !

The kids are so excited to share Disney’s Jungle Book (Jr. Edition) with you! Familiar songs and a delightful story that promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Mark your calendars and make plans to see the Jr. Rascals’ next production!