Pre-2017 Historical Society and others work

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Burnsville Historical Society logoBurnsville Historical Society logo created by Jeff Jerde.

Burnsville Historical Society displayed2014 Burnsville Historical Society display at the Burnhaven Library.

Constitution of the Burnsville Chapter of the Dakota County Historical SocietyWhen originally formed in 1976, The Burnsville Historical Society was a chapter of the County's Society. This is the Constitution of the group.

Historical group seeks help from residents 1979September 1, 1979 - the historical society submits a letter to the editor of the Burnsville Sun seeking photos and information for the historical group.

Burnsville Chapter of the Dakota County Historical Society approved 19801980 article in Over the Years (Dakota County Historical Society magazine) announces the approval of the Burnsville Chapter of the Dakota County Historical Society.

Burnsville Historical Society traveling displayThis was the second traveling display created by the Historical Society. Using a moveable officer divider, photos and information could be velcroed to the display, making it changeable.

50th Anniversary of the City of Burnsville 1964 - 2014 (19 pages)Although settled in the 1850s as township, Burnsville voted to become a city in 1964. This presentation created by the City of Burnsville explains why the decision was made.

The original Burnsville Historical Society traveling displayWith limited resources and a limited budget, the Burnsville Chapter of the Dakota County Historical Society created their first traveling display consisting of 4 panels. Shown are the first two.

A history of Burnsville Police and Fire 1980Brian Holzer, fire chief provided information for this article published in the Dakota County Historical Society's Over the Years October, 1980.

After a lull, it's time again to chart Burnsville history 2011The March 4, 2011 Burnsville Thisweek reports on the plan to re-start the Burnsville Historical Society. An effort is underway to revive the level of interest in Burnsville History that has produced two books one in 1976 and one in 2000. Burnsville used to have a chapter of the Dakota County Historical Society in the 1970s which disbanded after completing a number of other projects.

April 1, 1968 Burnsville school's history effortsIn a memo to Charlene Jordan from Darrell Miller -In response to your request for professional leaves of absence for a field exploratory trip by the History of Burnsville Committee, your request is approved....

Cedar Avenue Bridge preserved in art Jan 1981The Dakota County Historical Society's Over the Years Jan, 1981 reports on the Burnsville Chapters history through art project with Burnsville High School students. According to Tina Robertson, then president, the chapter wants to involve students, so they invited John Welckle, a Burnsville teacher to the Board of Directors. The Chapter then contacted Bill Beehler, to see if students might be interested in the project.

Index to tape Historical conversation about Burnsville HistoryBurnsville resident Betty Mae Lannon Sodomka often brought long time Burnsville residents together to remember their history and that of the town. Notes from the late 1960s or early 1970s outlines a tape made including residents - Grace and Ollie Kohls, Pat and Mary Connelly, Bill Connelly, Jim and Anna Connelly, Bill and Helen Lannon and Leo and Josephine Lannon.
The information she preserved would be useful in the production of the Burnsville 76 A Community History book.

You are Burnsville's history 2 pagesAugust, 1979 Letter the Burnsville Historical Society mailed to area businesses and organizations to enlist their involvement in local history. Included is a note to then member Betty Sodomka from Jack Kennelly.

Bethel student writes article on history of Burnsville 1970sBecky Bloom of Dearborn Heighs Michigan, a student at Bethel College, St. Paul often visited her aunt and uncle the Dunn's who lived in Burnsville and elected to write term paper on Community Growth using Burnsville.

Burnsville Historical Society brochure 2015 One of the informational brochures created by the Historical Society.

Burnsville Historical Society Exhibition 2013Poster announces the Historical Society's exhibit at the Ames Center Gallary.

Bicentennial Committee organizes 1975September 25, 1975 Burnsville Sun reports on the organization of a Burnsville Bicentennial Committee including plans for the publication of Burnsville's first history book.

Burnsville A Community History 2000The October 2000 Burnsville Bulletin advertises the Burnsville 2000 History book for $15. The prior book, which had been reprinted, Burnsville 76 A Community History was also available.

Images of Burnsville Calendar and History book for sale.Winter 2000 Volume 10 Number 6 features the Images of Burnsville Calendar and the Burnsville 2000 History book being available for sale.

Finding boxes full of history in BurnsvilleFebruary 22, 2012 Minneapolis Star Tribune: The new Burnsville Historical Society found some noteworthy tidbits in boxes of old documents...

Burnsville seeks memorabilia for 50th celebration 2014February 26, 2014 Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News reports: To commemorate its 50th year as a city, Burnsville is working with community partners - including the Burnsville Historical Society - to plan 50th themed events throughout the year. In addition to the 50th anniversary celebration, the Burnsville Historical Society is creating a 1939 themed exhibit for display at the Performing Arts Center Gallery.

A History of Burnsville 1868 (2 pages)Title: Dakota County. by Mitchell, W. H.
Published in Minneapolis, Tribune printing company, 1868 includes a history of Burnsville.

Burnsville Historical SocietyFirst organized in 1980 as a chapter of the Dakota County Historical Society, the groups motto was There's history in the making. This brochure was available at a traveling photo display and read: We hope you enjoyed viewing our display of the History of the Burnsville area. The Chapter was formed in 1980 and since that time we have been involved in three major projects - the reprinting of Burnsville 76 A Community History, sponsoring educational meetings and this photo display....

Burnsville designated Bicentennial Community 1975October 1, 1975 MInnesota Valley Review reports - the City of Burnsville has been officially proclaimed as a Bicentennial Community. Robert Belongie has been named chairman of the committee.

A history of Burnsville 1977A summary of Burnsville's history published by the Sun Newspapers.

Burnsville Historical Society 2012A flyer for the Burnsville Historical Society - using a map showing 1879 - 1916 and 2012
Right now the Burnsville Society is getting a fresh start and re-organizing. We're the newest chapter of the Dakota County Historical Society and its going to be a fun year. We need members from 16 to 106 years of age - Materials - your photos, documents and stories that need telling - Business Support - as us how you can partner with us in some exciting projects - Individual support - Your donation will help us reach out to strengthen Burnsville... Kick off meeting September 20, 2012.

Burnsville History Comes Alive 2013Burnsville Sun/This Week News January 11, 2013 provides photos and a follow-up story to the Historical Society's exhibit at the Ames Center.

Burnsville History group revisits 1939 (2 pages)John Gessner, This Week News, reports on the May 8, 2014 opening of the Burnsville Historical Society's Burnsville in 1939.

Eldon Kohls, who was born in 1933 is interviewed and the article includes a photo of John DeShaw at his family farm (now the site of the MInnesota Valley YMCA). Also interviewed, Leo Martin who arrived in Burnsville in 1941 and the Chapter's Vice President Jeff Jerde.

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