Historical Activities - History Center of Olmsted County

Resource Name:Historical Activities - History Center of Olmsted County

1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Eligibility

Open to all

Hours

History Center: 9 am - 5 pm Tuesday - Saturday Mayowood Mansion: Weekday tours begin at 10 am and run hourly until 3 pm Sunday tours begin at 12 noon and run hourly until 3 pm. Tours last approximately 1 hour. Hours and dates subject to change, please visit website for tickets and information.

(507)282-9447

Voice

Intake

Website

https://www.olmstedhistory.com

Email

[email protected]

Application process

Educational Programming: Visit website to register or purchase tickets

Wilson Wicklund Research Center: Call for appointment

Other Services: Call, email or walk in

Fees

Fees: Visit website

Donations accepted

Service area

- Artifact collections

- Community Gardens: Traditional and raised beds available for rental

- Educational Programming: Lectures, stories from local historians and workshops for adults

- Exhibits

- Historic Properties: Dee Log Cabin, George Stoppel Farmstead, Hadley Valley Schoolhouse, Mayowood (including tours) and Ralph Stoppel Farmstead

- Wilson Wicklund Research Center: Available for anyone researching local and county history topics including genealogy and family history, agricultural and family farms, businesses, architectural and house histories, and more

Last Assured

05/19/2026

What's Here

Arts/Humanities Issues Genealogical Collections Historical Societies Archives Community Gardening Workshops/Symposiums Museums

Providing organization

History Center of Olmsted County

Gives people access and opportunity to learn about the past through interpretive programs and exhibits, research, publications, and events