Clearwater County “First Lady” event

The Clearwater County Historical Society will be hosting the 2026 Clearwater County “First Lady” award on Saturday, April 11 at the American Legion Auditorium Bagley at 10:00 am.  The Bagley Legion Auxiliary are co-hosting the event with the historical society.

Historical Society executive Director Tamara Edevold is currently working out details of the event. The theme is “Women Putting Their Stamp on History.”   According to Edevold, “We are in the process of moving the event closer to March, to celebrate what is nationally recognized as Women’s History Month. Last year the event was held in May, before that we held it in May & June after the pandemic caused a delay in 2021. The first lady event has been the Historical Society’s main Women’s History event for the last 20 years.

Since 1977, more than 40 women in Clearwater County have been recognized for their accomplishments either for their service in a variety of community projects and organizations or for success in their careers.

The deadline to submit First Lady nominations is March 1. Nomination letters can be sent to the address below; mark the envelope “nomination.”

Tickets ($20.00 each) are available now at the History Center in Shevlin or by mailing your check for the number of tickets you desire to First Lady/CCHS, PO Box 241, Bagley, MN 56621. Tickets will not be available at the door and must be purchased in advance.

For more information call the History Center at (218) 785-2000.