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Blue Earth County’s Main Streets: Mapleton

Blue Earth County Historical Society 424 Warren St, Mankato, MN

Main Streets are the central hub of small-town life, serving as the focal point for commerce, social gatherings, and community engagement. From Maple River Heritage Inc, Coleen and Sandi will showcase Mapleton’s Main Street during this month’s program. This program is happening in correlation with our latest exhibit Blue Earth County’s Main Streets, which is located […]

Family Day at the History Center

Blue Earth County Historical Society 424 Warren St, Mankato, MN

Special activities include St. Patrick's Day activities, a shamrock-themed I-Spy around the History Center and a movie showing!

Jason Lee Willis – Tales of Le Sueur

Blue Earth County Historical Society 424 Warren St, Mankato, MN

Join us at the History Center when local author Jason Lee Willis talks about his book Tall Tales of Le Sueur. Admission is $10/adults, $5/children 5-17, Free for BECHS Members. In the book, Willis brings to life Pierre Charles Le Sueur through some of the tall tales that have been written about him throughout history. […]

$5 – $10

Blue Earth County’s Main Streets: Mankato

Blue Earth County Historical Society 424 Warren St, Mankato, MN

Join us for a program titled “Blue Earth County’s Main Streets: Mankato.” This program is free and open to the public. Main Streets are the central hub of small-town life, serving as the focal point for commerce, social gatherings, and community engagement. BECHS Collections Manager Shelley will showcase Mankato’s Front Street during this month’s program. […]

Event Series Christmas at the Hubbard House

Christmas at the Hubbard House

Blue Earth County Historical Society 424 Warren St, Mankato, MN

Start your holiday season with the Blue Earth County Historical Society’s annual Christmas at the Historic R.D. Hubbard House. Enjoy a lively cast of characters in this entertaining self-guided experience as you join the Hubbard Family’s Christmas and help solve the mystery of a missing mitten. The Hubbard House is beautifully adorned in Victorian Christmas […]

Author Talk – Andrew Wood

Blue Earth County Historical Society 424 Warren St, Mankato, MN

The Blue Earth County Historical Society is proud to present an Author Talk by Andrew Wood, who will delve into the captivating biography of his father, Dr. Earl H. Wood, a pioneer in aviation and medical science. Join us for an engaging exploration of Dr. Wood's life and legacy. This event is free and open […]

Collections – Bend of the River Photography Club Gallery

Blue Earth County Historical Society 424 Warren St, Mankato, MN

The "Collections" gallery, presented by the Bend of the River Photography Club, is a captivating exploration into the art of collecting, invites visitors to ponder and wonder about the significance of the items we collect. “Not every collection is museum worthy, but every collection tells you something about the person who collected it. Ponder and […]

October Family Day at BECHS

Blue Earth County Historical Society 424 Warren St, Mankato, MN

As the vibrant colors of fall surround us, October presents the perfect opportunity for families to come together and celebrate their heritage while creating lasting memories. "October Family Day at BECHS" offers free admission to the History Center Museum, allowing families to immerse themselves in the rich history of Blue Earth County. Explore captivating exhibits […]

RETURN: Native American Women Reclaim Foodways for Health & Spirit

Blue Earth County Historical Society 424 Warren St, Mankato, MN

RETURN explores the food sovereignty movement occurring across the country through the stories of women championing the return to traditional food sources. The documentary features the charismatic Roxanne Swentzell from Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico, whose Pueblo Food Experience project is transforming lives in her community. Her efforts to reclaim ancient foodways are echoed […]

A Night at the History Center

Blue Earth County Historical Society 424 Warren St, Mankato, MN

The Blue Earth County History Center is hosting a special History After Hours. This exciting evening of live music, delicious food and entertaining History Center exhibitions is in conjunction with the PreserveMN 2023 conference being held in Mankato September 27-29. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the fascinating History Center exhibits including the new […]

Bryce Stenzel Book Presentation

Blue Earth County Historical Society 424 Warren St, Mankato, MN

Bryce Stenzel, local author and historian, presents his latest book And The Band Played On. This book looks back at the 100 years of the Mankato Community Band. Stenzel will have copies available for purchase and sign that day. After the program, Sarah and the Houligans will play some of the music featured in the […]

Historic Front Street Pub Crawl

Blue Earth County Historical Society 424 Warren St, Mankato, MN

Join the Blue Earth County Historical Society for a unique historic walking tour of the 400 and 500 blocks of Mankato’s South Front Street. But this isn’t any ordinary walking tour, the twist includes stops at Blue Bricks, Ummie’s and The Square Deal; each with its own musical past and stories to tell. In addition […]