Mower County Historical Society

Mower County Historical Society Our mission is to discover, collect, preserve & share the history of Mower County. Stay up-to-date with our latest events!

Check our Events Calendar on the MCHS website. http://www.mowercountyhistory.org/calendar.html

Blog: www.mowercountyhistory.wordpress.com
Web Site: www.mowercountyhistory.org
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05/28/2026

Meet Quin! Quin is super excited to welcome everyone to our first Lunchbox History presentation of this semiquincentennial year! Today, we will explore how Austin celebrated major historical milestones. Spoiler alert - it involves the Fair (a lot), beards (sometimes) and nosy neighbors (of course).
Happy 250th America!

Today is the day for the Steak Fry - Proceeds from this event will support the Grand Meadow Chert Quarry/Wanhi Yukan Tra...
05/20/2026

Today is the day for the Steak Fry - Proceeds from this event will support the Grand Meadow Chert Quarry/Wanhi Yukan Trail. Special THANKS to the Austin Chapter 10 - Izaak Walton League for sponsoring this fundraising opportunity to support MCHS and the Quarry Project! See you tonight (don't forget your meat thermometer).

School tour season means the bakelite flock comes to visit! It's a pleasure to welcome the Fourth grade classes from the...
05/06/2026

School tour season means the bakelite flock comes to visit! It's a pleasure to welcome the Fourth grade classes from the Austin Public Schools throughout the month of May!

The Mower County Historical Society is closed Tuesday-Thursday this week while staff attends the Minnesota Alliance of L...
04/27/2026

The Mower County Historical Society is closed Tuesday-Thursday this week while staff attends the Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums conference. Normal hours resume on Friday, May 1. Thank you!

Have you ordered your Semiquin SWAG yet? The on-line store closes on Sunday, so don't delay.
03/31/2026

Have you ordered your Semiquin SWAG yet? The on-line store closes on Sunday, so don't delay.

It's time to kick off our   special events and launch our special fundraiser!  We're so thankful for the support of our ...
03/25/2026

It's time to kick off our special events and launch our special fundraiser! We're so thankful for the support of our members and donors and we can't wait to see who all of our "$250 for America250" button recipients will be. We think this makes a great keepsake for this special anniversary year. They also look great when paired with one of our special celebration t-shirts, sweatshirts, and tote bag, too! 😉 We may be celebrating a national milestone, but all history starts local! Let's show our excitement and pride for Mower County history!

Keep it safe and bring it back for the Tricentennial in 2076! Who knows?! Maybe you'll get to be a part of that celebration too!

Ready to make your $250 donation? There's a link on our web site to donate online (mowercountyhistory.org/donate) or feel free to send a check/stop by the historical society. As a non-profit organization, your donations and support help us continue our mission to "discover, collect, share, and preserve Mower County history." We couldn't do it without YOU! Thank you!

(Don't forget, our store with Games People Play closes on April 5. Order your Semiquincentennial swag today!) https://gppaustin.chipply.com/MowerCountyHistoricalSociety-Americas250th/

Congratulations to Dwane Hull, 2026 MCHS Volunteer of the Year!
03/23/2026

Congratulations to Dwane Hull, 2026 MCHS Volunteer of the Year!

We wish you all a wonderful holiday season!  We look forward to another year of celebrating and sharing Mower County his...
12/23/2025

We wish you all a wonderful holiday season! We look forward to another year of celebrating and sharing Mower County history in 2026! Staff will be in and out over the next week and a half or so and most of our research and projects are paused until the new year.

We captured a recent visitor to the Chert Quarry 😃.  We hope they're enjoying the trails!
12/17/2025

We captured a recent visitor to the Chert Quarry 😃. We hope they're enjoying the trails!

Address

1303 6th Avenue SW
Austin, MN
55912

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(507) 437-6082

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