Fall Harvest Celebration

Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN 55912, USA

Join us for our annual Fall Harvest Celebration at the historical society.Events & Activities include the following:Bake SalePumpkin WagonApple Cider PressHorse Drawn Wagon RidesAntique Car RidesRope MakingLunch StandRaffle DrawingsDecorated PumpkinsLive MusicAND MUCH MORE!This is a FREE family friendly event. Donations are always welcome and appreciated.Most activities will be inside/outside the Ag Building on the historical […]

The Chert Quarry Near Grand Meadow: Mower County 1000 Years Ago

Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN 55912, USA

The Seventh Annual Terry Dilley Symposium will take place at the Mower County Historical Society on Saturday, October 7, 2023 with the presentation The Chert Quarry Near Grand Meadow: Mower County 1000 Years Ago. Archaeologist Tom Trow has been working for three years with the Mower County Historical Society an the Dakota Community of Prairie […]

FREE

Gertrude – A One Act Play

Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN 55912, USA

MCHS presents Gertrude – A One Play written by Randal J. Forster and staring Penny Kinney as Gertrude Ellis Skinner, a true Mower County pioneer. Gertrude Ellis Skinner, born in 1865 and honored as a “Pillar of the City” in 2019, was a trailblazer. As the first female Superintendent of Mower County Schools and the […]

$15.00

Gertrude – A One Act Play

Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN 55912, USA

MCHS presents Gertrude – A One Play written by Randal J. Forster and staring Penny Kinney as Gertrude Ellis Skinner, a true Mower County pioneer. Gertrude Ellis Skinner, born in 1865 and honored as a “Pillar of the City” in 2019, was a trailblazer. As the first female Superintendent of Mower County Schools and the […]

$15.00

Gertrude – A One Act Play

Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN 55912, USA

MCHS presents Gertrude – A One Play written by Randal J. Forster and staring Penny Kinney as Gertrude Ellis Skinner, a true Mower County pioneer. Gertrude Ellis Skinner, born in 1865 and honored as a “Pillar of the City” in 2019, was a trailblazer. As the first female Superintendent of Mower County Schools and the […]

Christmas in the County

Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN 55912, USA

Join us for our Annual Christmas in the County Fundraiser Event at the Mower County Historical Society. Family fun for everyone! Events and Activities include the following: Bake Sale (Administration Building) Raffle Drawing at 3:00pm (Pioneer Building) Silent Auction last bids accepted at 3:30pm (Pioneer Building) Horse Drawn Wagon Rides (Outside) Chili Lunch (Pioneer Building) […]

FREE

Lunchbox History

Mower County Fair, 700 12th St SW, Austin, MN 55912, USA

FREE Event at Noon in the Pioneer Building Lunchbox History “Archeology in Mower County-Beyond the Quarry” Mower County Historical Society - Pioneer Building 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN, United States Lunchbox History presents "Archeology in Mower County-Beyond the Quarry" with Professor Brian Hoffman from Hamline University.

Lunchbox History

Mower County Fair, 700 12th St SW, Austin, MN 55912, USA

Lunchbox History “From Trails to Rails 1847-1867” Mower County Historical Society - Pioneer Building 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN, United States Lunchbox History presents "From Trails to Rails 1854 -1867" with educator, historian, and author Dean Ulland.

Lunchbox History

Mower County Fair, 700 12th St SW, Austin, MN 55912, USA

BONUS Lunchbox History “FAQs about Minnesota’s New State Flag & Seal” Mower County Historical Society - Pioneer Building 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN, United States Lunchbox History presents "FAQs about Minnesota's New State Flag & Seal" with Dr. Anita Gaul from Minnesota West Community & Technical College. Learn about the Minnesota State Flag and how […]

Lunchbox History

Mower County Fair, 700 12th St SW, Austin, MN 55912, USA

Lunchbox History “Gertrude Ellis Travels Abroad in 1889” Mower County Historical Society - Pioneer Building 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN, United States Lunchbox History presents "Gertrude Ellis Travels Abroad in 1889" with historian, author, and MCHS Executive Director, Randal J. Forster.

Lunchbox History

Mower County Fair, 700 12th St SW, Austin, MN 55912, USA

Lunchbox History "Austin Floods" Mower County Historical Society - Pioneer Building 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN, United States Lunchbox History presents "Austin Floods" with historian Tim Ruzek. Learn about the many floods form Austin's past, including the 20th Anniversary of the record breaking flood in 2004.

Fall Harvest Celebration

Mower County Historical Society, 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN 55912, USA

Join us for our annual Fall Harvest Celebration at the historical society. Events & Activities include the following: Bake Sale Pumpkin Wagon Apple Cider Press Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Antique Car Rides Rope Making Lunch Stand Raffle Drawings Decorated Pumpkins Live Music AND MUCH MORE! This is a FREE family friendly event. Donations are always […]