2018 Upsala Heritage Days Medallion Hunt

Anniversary of the end of WWI

World War I (The War to End All Wars) started 28 July 1914 by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand who was heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary. The assassin was Gavrilo Princip, a Yugoslav nationalist. This one act created a diplomatic crisis; so long standing intertwined international alliances were called into place. Within a handful of weeks, conflict erupted and soon spread around the world.

Enter the United States

The United Stated entered the war in 1917 when British intelligence intercepted a telegram (known as the Zimmermann Telegram) at 6:08am from Germany that made a secret offer to help Mexico regain territories lost the in the Mexican-American War. And at the same time Germany decided to attempt to starve Britain into surrender by using unrestricted submarine warfare against any vessel approaching British waters – including American ships.

The Great War Ends

The Great War ended 100 years ago on November 11 (now known as Veterans Day) when Germany agreed to an armistice with the Allies in victory.

This Year the Upsala American Legion Post 350 has started a campaign to erect a Veterans Memorial Park to honor those who served our country valiantly. Please consider donating to this worthy cause. For detailed information about the Memorial please contact Dave 320-630-4115

Honor Our Past and Our Heritage

Heritage Days is about honoring our past – taking pride in our ancestors who forged a life here - making Upsala a very wonderful and special place to live and work. We are blessed and honored to keep their legacy in tack; faith, hope, and generosity.

History in the Cemeteries

Besides the City Cemetery located past the south end of town, there are 3 other cemeteries within the City Limits: St. Mary’s Cemetery located on the corner of County Road 21 and 50th Avenue, Gethsemane Lutheran Church Cemetery situated next to the church, Community Covenant Church Cemetery situated near the Water Tower, and the Swedish Baptist Church Cemetery which was abandoned approximately 100 years ago is tucked away on the west side of Hwy 238 just south of Basswood Ave. Please be respectful as you look for the medallion.