Historical Activities - History Center of Olmsted County
- 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
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Last assured
08/18/2025
Physical Address
1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902
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.
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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
Fee
- Community Gardens Rental: - Members: $75 - Nonmembers: $100 - Fees: Visit website - Donations accepted
Eligibility
Open to all
Service area
MN
Agency info
History Center of Olmsted County
Gives people access and opportunity to learn about the past through interpretive programs and exhibits, research, publications, and events