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
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 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
Join us for an exciting lecture: Author and Mississippi River Boat Captain Lee Hendrix will bring many stories and recollections of his life on the Mississippi to the History Center on May 29th at 7:00 pm. Hendrix has worked on the Mississippi for fifty years. In his book "Peep Light: Stories of a Mississippi River Boat Captain", he provides unique insight on people who work and live on and near the Mississippi River.
Free for members and $5 for non-members.
Stories of a Mississippi River Boat Captain (In Person)
May 29th, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pmJoin us for an exciting lecture: Author and Mississippi River Boat Captain Lee Hendrix will bring many stories and recollections of his life on the Mississippi to the History Center on May 29th at 7:00 pm. Hendrix has worked on the Mississippi for fifty years. In his book "Peep Light: Stories of a Mississippi River Boat Captain", he provides unique insight on people who work and live on and near the Mississippi River.
Free for members and $5 for non-members.
