SCHS Event Calendar for 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Happy Birthday Minnesota!
Join us for our Tour Season Open House on Thursday, May 1st from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. In celebration of Minnesota’s Sesquicentennial a special display has been created in the Dunnell House featuring a timeline of Steele County and State history. Special Sesquicentennial signs in the Village buildings will highlight artifacts specially chosen for the Sesquicentennial celebration. All Village buildings will be open. Admission is FREE, but donations are appreicaited!
Saturday, May 3, 2008
“Hats Off to Moms” A Fashion Show
11 a.m. St. Joseph's Nazareth Hall
512 Elm Ave. South, Owatonna
Enjoy a delicious salad luncheon and the latest fashions from MarySue's Boutique, Kristi's, Carters, Oshkosh, Completely Kids, and Owatonna Shoe. Remember the old fashioned church lunches? This will take you back to those wonderful times of fellowship and fun! Kids will have their own menu. Tickets are $15 for adults and children 10 and under are $5.00. Tickets are available at the merchants or the SCHS office. for more information call 507–451–1420. Advance sales only! All proceeds benefit the History Center Project.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Chuckwagon Supper: Enjoy an evening of cowboy fare, entertainment, and interact with the Old West Society during our Chuckwagon Supper. Tickets are required, and space is limited. More details to follow later.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
11a.m. till 5 p.m.
Extravaganza: Our largest event of the year! Music, food, historic demonstrations, blacksmithing, soap making, handwork demonstrations, an antique tractor show and parade, horse-drawn rides, OZ Printing Press, and more await you during this family day of historically related fun! The Old West Society of Minnesota will be on hand to entertain you and take you back to the “old west”. All Village buildings are open to enjoy. FREE admission, donations are appreciated.
August 12 through 17, 2008
Steele County FREE Fair
Visit the Village from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, August 14th, and then from noon till 9 p.m. each day, except Sunday when hours are noon till 6 p.m. This is Minnesota’s largest county fair! The Village will feature entertainment, and don’t forget to stop by and have an old-fashioned float with your choice of soda and lots of ice cream! FREE admission to all buildings, but a donation of $1 per person is appreciated at the Dunnell House.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
11 a.m. till 3 p.m.
Harvest Fest: A fall festival at the Village! Horse-drawn wagon rides, food stand, cider pressing, corn shelling, children’s activities, pumpkin painting, and more. FREE admission, donations are appreciated.
Friday, December 5, 2008
4:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
10 a.m. till 3 p.m.
Christmas in the Village: A Victorian Christmas awaits you at the Village of Yesteryear! Horse-drawn sleigh rides, Santa and Mrs.Claus, our famous fancy cookie sale, music, and more! Children can decorate cookies and make a Christmas “cracker” to take home. Wassail is served in General Store, and the Dunnell House is lavishly decorated for the holidays. FREE admission, but donations are appreciated.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Noon till 5 p.m.
Historic Holiday House Tour:
Visit unique homes in Steele County. All houses are decorated for the holidays and have a story to tell. Admission charged. Tickets are available at SCHS and at the homes.