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Hutchinson Women’s Club 100th Anniversary
September 15, 2011 – 6:50 pm | 2 Comments
Hutchinson Women’s Club 100th Anniversary

General Federation of Women’s Clubs:
100th Anniversary of Hutchinson Women’s Club
Program and Display, Monday, Sept. 19th  7-8 P M – Museum Meeting Room
The Hutchinson Women’s Club has a long history in McLeod County and has changed …

History of the Orphan Trains
September 15, 2011 – 6:44 pm | No Comment
History of the Orphan Trains

Extra! Extra!  THE ORPHAN TRAINS and Newsboys of New York
By Renee Wendinger    Book signing and Program
Monday, September 12th 7-8 PM Museum Meeting Room
Extra! Extra! The Orphan Trains and Newsboys of New York, is a collection …

Spotlight on the Collection: Flags!
July 6, 2011 – 8:26 pm | No Comment
Spotlight on the Collection: Flags!

Spotlight on the Collection…“Flags”
Saturday, July 9th-2-3 P M-Museum Meeting Room
The McLeod County Historical Society has a large collection of “Flags” that cover many eras, countries, and organizations.  During the month of July we naturally think …

Minnesota Archeology Week – Pre-Historic Native American Site Walking Tour
May 5, 2011 – 4:51 pm | No Comment
Minnesota Archeology Week – Pre-Historic Native American Site Walking Tour

Minnesota Archeology Week (May 14th-May 22nd, 2011)
Pre-Historic Nativie American Site Walking Tour (Sunday, May 15th from 2-4 PM)
(From Hwy 7 take County Rd. 1 to Winsted.  Take Co. Rd. 6 East 1 1/4 miles. 
Take Zion …

Nostalgia Fundraiser Night-1940s
March 31, 2011 – 3:37 pm | One Comment
Nostalgia Fundraiser Night-1940s

Nostalgia Fundraiser Night-1940s
$10 per ticket!
Monday, April 18th-7-9 PM
Museum Meeting Room
The McLeod County Historical Museum would like to invite you to a fun night filled with the Nostalgia of the 1940s!        
This event will feature special …

Lester Prairie~125th Anniversary
March 4, 2011 – 7:26 pm | No Comment
Lester Prairie~125th Anniversary

Lester Prairie~
125th Anniversary~
Museum Program & Tour
Thursday, March 17th
4-8 PM~Museum Meeting Room
As Lester Prairie gears up to celebrate its upcoming 125th Anniversary, the Museum is hosting a special program and tour.  As most of our members …

The Life and Times of Martin McLeod~McLeod County from 1813 to 1860
February 8, 2011 – 3:55 pm | 4 Comments
The Life and Times of Martin McLeod~McLeod County from 1813 to 1860

The McLeod County Historical Society, as a part of its Mission to preserve, understand, and share the history of McLeod County, has researched and compiled the following information, presented as excerpts, from our 2011 theme …

Historical Program and Tour of the New Henry Hill City Center
December 17, 2010 – 6:41 pm | 2 Comments
Historical Program and Tour of the New Henry Hill City Center

Historical Program & Tour of the New Henry Hill  City Center:
 Monday, January 24th
      6-7 PM
1107 11th Street East -  Glencoe, MN 55336
 The McLeod County Historical Society would like to invite you and your family to …

Christmas Auction Fundraiser & Potluck Dinner
December 1, 2010 – 5:22 pm | No Comment
Christmas Auction Fundraiser & Potluck Dinner

Christmas Auction Fundraiser & Potluck Dinner
Silent Auction-
Monday, Dec. 6th thru Monday, Dec. 13th-ends at 7 P M
Live Auction & Potluck Dinner-
Monday, Dec. 13th –5-7 P M
It is time again for some holiday cheer here at …

Southern County “Lost Town” Sites Tour:
September 10, 2010 – 5:06 pm | No Comment
Southern County “Lost Town” Sites Tour:

McLeod County Historical Society Southern County “Lost Town” Sites Tour:
Sunday, September 26th 1 -5:30 P M
$15 per person (Includes Tour & Sites Guide!)
The McLeod County Historical Society has identified 30 Lost Towns that existed at …