So Many Stories
SoMN History is a collaborative of southern Minnesota historical societies and museums offering unique experiences for history buffs young and old. From railroads and mills to agriculture and fur trading, the stories of this region depict the life and times of our ancestry. These regional history centers are a short drive from the Twin Cities metro area – ideal destinations for day trips!
Northfield Historical Society >
408 Division Street South
Northfield
Rice County Historical Society >
1814 Northwest 2nd Avenue
Faribault
Goodhue County Historical Society >
1166 Oak Street
Red Wing
Nicollet County Historical Society >
1851 North Minnesota Avenue
St. Peter
Steele County Historical Society >
1700 Austin Road
Owatonna
Waseca County Historical Society >
315 2nd Avenue Northeast
Waseca
- Oct 19 Mon
NHS Board Meeting
Monday, October 19 at 5:30 pm
- Nov 16 Mon
NHS Board Meeting
Monday, November 16 at 5:30 pm
- Dec 21 Mon
NHS Board Meeting
Monday, December 21 at 5:30 pm
Visit the Traverse Des Sioux treaty site in St. Peter. Walk through the Village of Yesteryear in Owatonna. Follow the James-Younger Gang’s escape route in Northfield. These are just a few of the stories that are so close and so Minnesota. Check out our itineraries and plan your next historic outing.
The National Registry Tour
Owatonna to Red Wing
83 Miles
SoMN History Blog
Father Patrick McCabe Benediction, Commemoration and Celebration
Saturday, May 18, 2019 at WCHS and St. Mary Cemetery The Fenian Memorial Committee of America would like to offer a long overdue “thank you” to Fr. McCabe for his sacrifice in the name of [...]
Waseca County Historical Society Presents “A Mid-Century Christmas” Exhibit
Mid-Century Christmas at the Waseca County History Center! Exhibit design by Andrew Breck and Joan Mooney. Special exhibit contributions from Jackie Peters and Judy Joecks. The Waseca County Historical Society Museum Building will be closed [...]