Historical Society - Dakota County Historical Society
130 3rd Avenue North, South Saint Paul, MN 55075
Eligibility
Open to all
Hours
Varies by site
(651)552-7548
Voice
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call; walk in
Fees
- Admission to Lawshe Memorial Museum: Free (donations accepted)
- Admission to LeDuc and Sibley Historic Estates: Members and children ages 5 and younger free; adults $7; older adults and military personnel $6; students (ages 6 - 17) $5
- Memberships: $25/older adults, $40/individual and $60/family
Service area
MN
Other Information
Hours of Operation
- Open Saturday or Sunday
Application Process
- Walk In
- Lawshe Memorial Museum houses a research center library of county and regional histories, books, documents, maps, genealogical collections, online databases, oral history tapes, and related items. County newspapers going back to 1857 are microfilmed and readers are available to examine them. On file are hundreds of photographs, articles, and clippings. Copying services offered in research center.
- Museum display area has historical exhibits including a mural that is over 80 feet long which depicts scenes from around the county
- Special events and educational programming offered on periodic basis
- Gift shop has books, prints, and souvenirs for sale
- LeDuc Historic Estate provides guided tours, history events, and programs
- Sibley Historic Site provides guided tours, history events, and programs
- Sites can be rented for events
Last Assured
05/13/2025
Providing organization
Dakota County Historical Society
County historical society