Current Events
Looking for things to do in Rochester? The History Center offers a variety of events all year round throughout Olmsted County. All events are listed at Central Standard Time (CST) unless otherwise stated. As a non-profit, our events are only possible with the support of the community! If you would like to sponsor an event, call the History Center at 507-282-9447, or contact us by email.
For members tickets, please keep in mind that your discount only applies to the same number of tickets that your membership applies to. For example, if you have an Individual membership, you may get one ticket at the discounted rate. All other tickets should be purchased at the full rate. If you have the Individual Plus membership, you are welcome to purchase two tickets at the discounted rate and all other tickets should be purchased at the regular rate. Thank you.
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2025 Events Coming
SE MN Stories of Freedom: Oral Histories from SE MN Abolitionist Descendants
April 10th, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pmIn the decades leading up to the US Civil War, abolitionists from eastern states migrated westward into the “free” Minnesota territory. Among them were those who assisted with the Underground Railroad before heading north. Join us on April 10, 2025 from 7pm - 8:30pm for a unique oral history event featuring descendants of abolitionists in our region. Sara Holger will share oral histories of the descendants of abolitionists in SE Minnesota prior to the abolition of slavery.
Free for members and $5 for non-member
Join us for an insightful learning experience as we welcome a member from University of MN Forestry and Agriculture on April 17, 2025 from 7pm - 8:30pm as they highlight the changing environment of MN and the impact on trees and agriculture.
Free for members and $5 for non-members.
Join us for an insightful learning experience as we welcome a member from University of MN Forestry and Agriculture on April 17, 2025 from 7pm - 8:30pm as they highlight the changing environment of MN and the impact on trees and agriculture.
Free for members and $5 for non-members.
Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Rochester Post Bulletin with an insightful lecture reflecting on the paper's rich history and its impact on the community over the last century. Steve Lange and Jeff Pieters will be here on May 1, 2025 from 7pm - 8:30 pm to share facts and features.
Free for members and $5 for non-members
Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Rochester Post Bulletin with an insightful lecture reflecting on the paper's rich history and its impact on the community over the last century. Steve Lange and Jeff Pieters will be here on May 1, 2025 from 7pm - 8:30 pm to share facts and features.
Free for members and $5 for non-members
The History Center presents the 50th Anniversary of the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild Exhibit Spotlight. Doors open at 6:15pm on May 8th for a sneak peek at the exhibit with an amazing opportunity to mingle with the artists before an interesting look back on 50years of their history at 7pm.
FREE for members and $9 for non members
In Minnesota in 1972 the only way onto the field with the boys ran through a federal court—so that was where two girls went. On May 15, 2025 from 7pm-8:30pm learn the story of how two teenagers took on the unequal system of high School athletics, setting a legal precedent for schools nationwide.
Free for members and $5 for non-members
In Minnesota in 1972 the only way onto the field with the boys ran through a federal court—so that was where two girls went. On May 15, 2025 from 7pm-8:30pm learn the story of how two teenagers took on the unequal system of high School athletics, setting a legal precedent for schools nationwide.
Free for members and $5 for non-members
Leave with your own finished project as you learn about the Art of Weaving from the Zumbro River Fiber Arts Guild! They will share the process of hand weaving on May 17, 2025 from 1pm - 4pm at the History Center. This is a great time to start your journey into the world of weaving, fun for all ages and skill levels.
Free for members and $5 for each nonmember participant
The Sisters of St Francis have been walking the planet and in particular in Rochester since 1877. While keeping the memory green, ministries have mutated, grave concerns emerged, calling for new responses. Join us on with a group from Assisi Heights on May 24th, 2025 from 1pm - 2:30pm to learn about this historical evolution
Free for members and $5 for non-members
