Safe From the Outside World: A Newly Revised & Expanded Social History of Hanover, Minnesota is now available! Makes a great gift!
Welcome to the online home for the Hanover Historical Society, stewards of the past for the City of Hanover, Minnesota.
The mission of the Hanover Historical Society is to identify, preserve, and disseminate knowledge about the history of Hanover through collections, preservation, distribution of historical information, as well as advocate for preservation of historic buildings, monuments and markers.
Young and old comprise our membership as well as new residents mixed in with life-long Hanoverians. Take an active role in activities or assist behind the scenes if that’s your comfort level. Yearly membership is only $12 for an individual, or $20 for your family. Business level and honorary memberships are also available. Become a member today!
To learn more about the Hanover Historical Society, take a look around this site and be sure to visit our Facebook page for the latest on our upcoming events & exhibits! Museum open hours are the second Friday of each month, 1-5pm. Other visits or tours can be made by appointment. For more information on renting out our building for a private event please visit www.hanoverprairiechurch.org
Safe From the Outside World: A Newly Revised & Expanded Social History of Hanover, Minnesota
is now available!
With the help of generous donations from local businesses, residents and donors, we've fully funded a third book that takes a closer look at the History of Hanover and the surrounding area.
This second edition, authored by our own Secretary Mary Coons, is twice the size of the first with many more photos and brings Hanover's history up to the present day. It is available now for purchase at River Inn, BankWest Hanover branch, Antique Mall of Rogers and Wright County Heritage Center. For bulk discounts or online purchases please contact
Our second commissioned book, Planks of History, is nearly out of stock. Contact us today to get one of the few remaining copies!
Documentary Video "Planks of History"
In 2016 (also the City of Hanover's 125th Anniversary) we filmed a documentary on the history of Hanover and the surrounding area, with an emphasis on the Historic Bridge itself.
This documentary explores some of the historical events that took place before the bridge was erected, and documents the deck restoration that has taken place in recent years!