Ames-Florida-Stork House Museum

05/19/2026

Make this the year you see the Ames-Florida-Stork House Museum.

05/09/2026

Thank you to all the volunteers who participated in Riverwork’s Day of Service. An amazing amount of cleanup was accomplished in the grounds. Your support is greatly appreciated ❤️

04/16/2026

Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) are starting to appear in the sunny portions of our gardens.

04/14/2026

With City of Rockford, MN – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

04/09/2026

03/19/2026

Our next fundraising event is April 25th from 1-6pm which honors the farm families of our area. Make plans to attend. More details to follow.

On April 25th from 1–6 p.m., the Rockford Area Historical Society—together with Billy’s, Clay’s, and Red Vest—will gather to honor the generations of farm families who built the foundation of our community. Pints for the Past is more than an event; it’s a chance to pause and remember the people whose early mornings, long seasons, and steadfast commitment shaped the character of Rockford, Greenfield, Loretto, and Corcoran.

Each location will feature historical plaques filled with photographs and stories—small windows into the lives of the families who worked this land and quietly held our towns together. We invite you to walk through these memories with us, to raise a glass in gratitude, and to celebrate the heritage that still echoes through our fields and roads today.

As we look back, we also look forward. Please take a moment to watch the beautiful video created by Sarah Bacon, capturing what farm life looks like now on the Kohnen Farm—a reminder that the spirit of our farm families continues, steady and strong.

https://youtu.be/qPlhulehLSU?si=Z23lsEghWEdrxYST

02/08/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who became a new member of the Rockford Area Historical Society during our January membership drive. We gained 20 new members during the month. Memberships not only support us financially, but new members bring new ideas and share new stories with us. For that we are extra grateful. If you have not renewed your 2025 membership, we ask that you do so soon. If joining keeps slipping your mind - here is another opportunity to at

Membership Options The year 2025 has been another exciting and rewarding year! The Ames-Florida-Stork House and grounds are looking beautiful with improvements such as the repair and replacement of windows …

01/13/2026

We are thankful for the partnership we have with Rockford Area Schools ISD 883 and the Rockford Education Foundation. It is truly a unique opportunity local students have to step back to life in Minnesota during the 1860’s.