Folsom House

01/25/2026

In November 2001, the remains of Mary Jane Folsom's maple tree was cut down. It would have been planted after the Folsom house was built in 1854. Another maple was planted in its place, but it died within a few years.

12/11/2025

11/29/2025

What a fun surprise! Today, during Christmas at the Folsom House, the very first caretaker, LuAnn Nordeen, and her daughter came to see the house. LuAnn’s family lived here and gave tours from 1968 to 1976. What a treat to walk through the home and hear their recollections!

Pictured are the current and first managers: Alyssa Auten (L) and LuAnn Nordeen (R)

10/17/2025

It’s going to be a beautiful weekend in Taylors Falls, and our regular season is coming to a close.

Head to the Folsom House for your last chance to see our historic photo exhibit, “Taylors Falls in Focus,” and a tour!

Open Saturday 10/17 and Sunday 10/18 from 1pm to 4pm.
Admission is free, donations are appreciated!

09/18/2025

What an evening!! Our inaugural Heritage Supper on Sunday was a huge success.

Perfect weather, great company, and four delicious courses from Fiddlehead Kitchen WI made for a memorable event!

Thank you to all our generous volunteers; the Taylors Falls Historical Society and Folsom House Advisory Committee; donors Uncommon Loon Brewing Company, Franconia Sculpture Park, First Evangelical Lutheran Church; and our enthusiastic guests.

We are already looking forward to the next one!

08/06/2025

HEY PARENTS! Do you want free ice cream AND the chance to show your kids the "ancient" art of cursive?? Then head to the Folsom House this Saturday 8/9/2025!

Our special exhibit, showing off over 65 samples of Folsom family handwriting (from letters to recipes), will be on display August 9 and 10, 2025 from 1pm to 4pm.
Free event, donations appreciated.

Enjoy FREE ice cream on Saturday 8/9 to celebrate the display!

07/09/2025

If you weren't able to watch the Folsom House featured on "Must-See Museums" on KSTP this past Monday, here's the link:

Just a few blocks from the Taylors Falls Overlook is the historic Folsom House. For 113 years, the home constructed by William Henry Carman Folsom in 1855, has stayed in the family. It’s now a museum and photojournalist Bill Middeke checks it out.

07/07/2025

It’s time! The "Must-See Museums" feature on the Folsom House airs shortly on KSTP's Minnesota Live show!

07/02/2025

Alright, folks, we have an air date! The "Must-See Museums" feature on the Folsom House will air on Monday, July 7 at 9am, on KSTP's Minnesota Live show!

Mark your calendars :)
We'll also post the link to the video once it's aired.

06/27/2025

Big day yesterday! KSTP-TV visited us to film a segment for their “Must See Museums” series. We’ll announce the air date when we know it 🤩🥳