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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

Last assured

05/20/2024

Physical Address

1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Hours

History Center - Open: 9 am - 5 pm Tuesday - Saturday - Closed: Major holidays Mayowood Mansion - Open: 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.

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: Raised Beds - Fees: Please check website - Donations accepted - History Center Admission: $9 for adults ages 13 and older; $5 for children ages 2 - 12; free for members and children under age 2 - Mayowood Mansion Admission: $20 for adults ages 13 and older; $10 for children ages 3 - 12; group pricing varies - Wilson Wicklund Research Center: Fees for copies and research

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

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