Mower County Historical Society
1303 6th Ave. SW
Austin, MN 55912
Phone: (507) 437-6082
Email: mchs@smig.net
Welcome to the Mower County Historical Society Web Site!Upcoming Events
Tuesday, April 17 Social Concerns: Ghost Towns of Mower County 10 to 11 AM
Mower County has changed greatly over the last 150 years. Many towns that dotted the county map no longer exist. As a preview to the new exhibit opening in June, Executive Director Dustin Heckman will discuss some of these towns and why they are no longer around as part of the Hormel Historic Home’s Social Concerns programming.
To register, contact Laura at the Hormel Historic Home by Monday, April 16.
Thursday, April 19 Riverland Generations: War of 1812 6:30 to 8 PM
Despite the national celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, 2012 marks the 200th Anniversary of a war that meant as much, if not more to the United States of America. The War of 1812, known as America’s First Forgotten War, solidified the
independence of our nation that was established only 36 years earlier. The British continued to try and push around our leaders in an attempt to keep us from taking sides in the Napoleonic Wars. They were also conspiring with Native Americans, upset over the influx of white settlers in the West. Despite neither the US nor Britain winning the war, a third nation found its identity and was the only ones able to claim victory. Some of the veterans of this war are buried in Mower County and will be discussed.To register, please contact Peggy Young at (507) 433-0602 by Monday, April 16. Cost is $5 per person.
April 27 & 28 Younkers Community Day
Once again, the historical society is participating in the Younkers Community Day fundraiser! For $5, you can get a coupon book with up to $225 in savings. All proceeds stay with the historical society. To purchase a coupon book, visit the historical society.
General Information
Research Library Open Year Round
Looking to learn about your family's history? Check out our research library during regular business hours, Tuesday through Friday 10am to 4pm.Get your copy of Images of America Mower County Minnesota today!
We have a new item in our museum store! The book Images of America Mower County Minnesota is filled with pictures from Mower County’s past. This book has had limited availability in the area for many years but we have restocked our shelves with a limited quantity. Cost is $20 per book and $4 for shipping if you wish to have it mailed. Contact us today to get your copy.
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