Prairie Village and Red River Museum
The Norman County Historical Society is a two site organization. The Prairie Village in Ada consists of 12 historic buildings that tell the story of the county’s beginning. The Red River Museum in Shelly is an ArtDeco 1930’s school that features looms and our military collection.
Free admission Location: Ada, Hwy. 200 West Shelly, one block off Hwy. 75
Hours of operation: Ada: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 9:00-5:00, Saturday 1-4 Shelly; Tuesday evenings, 7-9 p.m.
Telephone number: 218-556-0122 Email address: ncgs@arvis.net
Web address: normanhgs.org
Mailing address: PO Box 201 Ada, MN. 56510
Contact person: Solveig Kitchell
Special Events: Norman County Fair – third weekend in June
Old Fashioned Christmas First weekend in December
Pioneer Days – second weekend in Sept.