The History Center of Olmsted County

The Olmsted County Historical Society was established in 1926 by Burt Eaton with the intention of collecting and preserving the history of Olmsted County.

The History Center was established on its current property in 1973. What had once been farmland was turned into a community space for education and historic preservation. Our grounds host a number of historic buildings, and we host frequent events, from lectures to concerts and more, to bring the community together.

Stop inside to check out our museum! We have a number of exhibits featuring aspects of local history.