History 21 The Podcast - 6.18 Operation Relocation Part 9

When the scissors sliced through the logo of the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce printed on the ribbon that stretched across the steps of the Ticknor Hill B&B on September 10, a strikingly similar sound was heard nearly a year earlier. The City of Anoka had called requesting we vacate their building to allow for redevelopment in 2027.

With the bed and breakfast now officially open, ACHS 2.0 will continue its efforts with Operation Relocation. This means finding both temporary and permanent accommodation for the collection as well as moving our research library and offices to Ticknor Hill. Our goal? To celebrate the New Year with the sound of more ties being cut—this time to our sturdy and reliable brick history center.

Join hosts Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator, and Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director, as they share this intriguing story.

History 21 The Podcast - 6.16 Operation Relocation Part 8

We promised to maintain transparency with you during Operation Relocation, which means you get to come along for the pivots and plot twists. In this episode, Rebecca and Sara talk about the shifting plans for a temporary location to house the collection. Like so much of this year, there is an update…but also a way to help.

Join hosts Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator, and Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director, as they share this intriguing story.

History 21 The Podcast - 6.14 Operation Relocation Part 7

Rebecca and Sara share the next installment of Operation Relocation with a candid look behind the scenes of what we have accomplished in the past month. From fire safety regulations, county licensing, events, and ongoing inventory, sometimes you just need to record the podcast while sprawling on the floor. With perfect timing, the Anoka County Library shares recommendations on meditation and stress relief in this episodes Library Minute.

Join hosts Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator, and Rebecca Desens, ACHS Executive Director, as they share this intriguing story.

History 21 The Podcast - 4.03 Deb Wallace at Ticknor Hill Bed & Breakfast

With a round “tower” column and a stately presence, the 157 year old Ticknor Hill Bed & Breakfast has been welcoming guests since 1997. For 25 of those years they were greeted by Deb Wallace. In this episode, she sits down in her own parlor with Rebecca to talk about how she purchased the property with her husband, tips of running the business, and what the future might hold for the beautiful home as they decided to sell.

Host Rebecca Desens, ACHS Director and Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator

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