Historical Activities - History Center of Olmsted County

1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Eligibility

Open to all

Hours

History Center: 9 am - 5 pm Tuesday - Saturday Mayowood Mansion: 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.

(507)282-9447

Voice

https://www.olmstedhistory.com

[email protected]

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

Fees

- Community Gardens Rental: - Members: $75 - Nonmembers: $100 - Fees: Visit website - Donations accepted

Service area

Other Information

Program Fees

Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee

Hours of Operation

Open Saturday or Sunday

Application Process

Walk In

Description

- 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

08/18/2025

What's Here

Historical Societies Community Gardening Archives Arts/Humanities Issues Museums Genealogical Collections Workshops/Symposiums

Providing organization

History Center of Olmsted County

Gives people access and opportunity to learn about the past through interpretive programs and exhibits, research, publications, and events