About Us

Established in 1969, the Moose Lake Area Historical Society has evolved to become a leader and contributor to events and activities of the community. The mission of the Moose Lake Area Historical Society is to study, research, preserve and promote the history of Moose Lake, Minnesota and its surrounding areas. We maintain and support the Fires of 1918 Museum which includes changing historical exhibits along with permanent artifacts and memorabilia. The museum is located in the Moose Lake Depot, formally the Soo Line Railroad Depot, built in 1907. We also manage the onsite Soo Line Event Center which is available for rentals such as reunions, weddings, meetings or parties.

We are now closed for the winter season. We re-open May 29, 2027. You can follow us on facebook and soon…..a new YouTube channel. Stay tuned.

Please see our schedule of events by clicking here.

The PURE OIL Wall Project is under construction

Our PURE OIL wall project hit a few snags in construction. Our completion has been set back a bit. But guarantees it will be comlete by opening weekend in 2027.

We removed architectual details from the iconic Pure Oil Station before it was torn down and lost forever. Our intent is to reconstruct the the store front facade of this historic piece of Moose Lake history.

The exhibit will be featured on the outside wall of the Museum.

We are asking for donations to accomplish this for the end of summer.

$100 donors will have their name added to a plaque of gratitude.

Any amount is welcome!

Please help us with this next project. You can call
218-485-4234 for

Thank you for your continued interest and support!