The White Oak Historical Society is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization located in Deer River, MN.
Mission Statement: The purpose of the White Oak Society is for the education, appreciation, and cultural enrichment of students and the general public of history, its modern significance, and its expression through the use of arts and interpretation. The objectives of the White Oak Society in relation to its purpose are to provide such in a ‘living history’ environment, to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere, and to stimulate economic growth of the northern Minnesota area.
White Oak Society Board Members

Ben Rial
- President
- benrial@whiteoakhistoricalsociety.org

Dan Rial
- Willensstark (15th Century) Director
- danrial@whiteoakhistoricalsociety.org

Mike Shepperd
- Shieldstone Director
- mikesheppard@whiteoakhistoricalsociety.org

Becky Semmler
- Secretary
- bsemmler@whiteoakhistoricalsociety.org

Parker Semmler
- Site Manager
- psemmler@whiteoakhistoricalsociety.org

Kyle Pearson
- Hall Manager
- kpearson@whiteoakhistoricalsociety.org

Chris Reed
- Promotions
- chrisreed@whiteoakhistoricalsociety.org

Adam McDonald
- Norwesters Director
- amcdonald@whiteoakhistoricalsociety.org
Learn More...
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Equipment of the Billman
Perhaps more than anything else, a 15th century soldier is identified by what he carried into battle.... Read More...
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The Journeys of Willensstark
February 1490 – August 1495 By Captain Lothar von Degen Korneuburg – Willensstark was officially started at... Read More...
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White Oak Dog Sled Race
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John Tanner – Falcon of...
The era of the fur trade in America was a time rich with classic stories, vivid adventures,... Read More...
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Science in the 15th Century
The word “science” is derived from the Latin scientia, meaning “knowledge.” In this sense, science in the... Read More...
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Women in the 15th Century
Most of us have grown up with the antiquated and inaccurate idea of the helpless fair maiden... Read More...