SCHS Event Calendar for 2011
Friday, January 27, 2012
Cabin Fever Reliever Fundraiser at the History Center
4:30-7:30 Supper served and children's activities
7 p.m. Dance begins!
Mark your calendar for a family friendly evening of great food and music! This will be the first time that the public is invited into the new Steele County History Center. Enjoy a roast beef dinner from Culver's, plus dessert from the Blooming Prairie Bakery and a non alcoholic beverage and then dance to the "Fabulous Love Handles!" Special children's activities including "ice fishing," duct tape crafts, a Native American Pokeon (hacky sack), and kiddie parade will be part of this "flannel festival." We'll crown the King and Queen of flannel this evening, too. So break out your best Fargo or Red Green outfit and join in the fun! Schell's brewery products available, too!
Tickets are $20 for the meal and dance. Children's menu available for $5.00 (includes hot dog, chips, and drink)
Advance sale tickets are available at the SCHS office and Kottke Jewelers in Owatonna, or you may call 507-451-1420 to reserve tickets.
2012 Spring Lecture Series:
Lectures will be held in the History Center theatre: 1700 Austin Road, Owatonna
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Speaker: Jan Stevens
"Hats: The Finishing Touch"
Guests are encouraged to bring or wear their favorite hat
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Speaker: Barry Adams
"Civil War Sesquicentennial: 1862, the Worst Year in Minnesota's History"
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Speaker: Author Richard Krom
"The First Minnesota: Second to None"
All lectures will be presented at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
$2 per person-free for SCHS members
For more information, and to confirm lecture dates and times, please call SCHS at 451-1420
Thursday, April 26, 2012
History Center Grand Opening
Join us for our Grand Opening! Ribbon cutting ceremony, "Minnesota on the Map" Exhibit, Beaver Lake Exhibit, the first History Roundtable discussion on "Old Settlers Associations" at 7 p.m., and more! Watch for more details.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Art Auction Fundraiser
Join us for a gala evening of fine art, superb food, and entertainment! Local celebrity auctioneers will sell a unique variety of art. Enjoy fancy horsd'oeurves and cocktails. Silent auction items will be available to bid on, too. All proceeds benefit the History Center. More details to follow...
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Plant and Vintage Sale
Back by popular demand! Join us for a fun day of finding unique treasures and locally grown plants. Modeled after English country sales, this fundraiser for the History Center is sure to have something for everyone! Watch for more details!
May 1, 2012
Village of Yesteryear tour season begins!
Guided tours are offered daily at 1:30 and last approximately an hour and a half. Tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday until September 30th. Adults $5, children 6-17 $3, 6 and under FREE. Please come to the History Center to start your tour.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
History Roundtable discussion at the History Center. Topic will be Beaver Lake. 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Chuckwagon Supper
Enjoy an evening of cowboy fare and entertainment during our Chuckwagon Supper. Tickets are required, and space is limited. More details to follow later.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Extravaganza
11 a.m. till 5 p.m.
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 Regulators 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 14-19, 2012
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 Henry Weinhard's soda and lots of ice cream! Steve's Meat Market meat sticks are also available. FREE admission to all buildings, but a donation of $1 per person is appreciated at the Dunnell House.
History Roundtable discussion on Thursday, August 16th at 10 a.m. at the History Center. "From Horses to Tractors" will be the topic.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Culturfest at Wilson School, Owatonna
Enjoy this multicultural experience! We will be partnering with this event at Wilson School. Visit the Culturfest website: www.culturfest.org for more details!
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Cemetery Walk
See people from past come back to life! This year we will feature Forest Hill Cemetery. Admission is $5.00 per person. More details to follow.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
SCHS Annual Meeting
Friday, November 30, 2012
4:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
10 a.m. till 2 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 1, 2012
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. Advance tickets are available at SCHS and Kottke Jewelers, or at the homes on the day of the tour.
Check out other activities and events for Owatonna's "Hometown Holiday" celebration, November 29th through December 2nd at the Owatonna Chamber's website: www.owatonna.org
Please continue to check our website for updated additions and activities!