UPCOMING EVENTS & EXHIBITS
Step into history with us and travel through time!
Join us for our uniquely special events, where history comes to life in the most fascinating and entertaining ways. Become a time traveler and experience the past with our captivating and newsworthy gatherings.
April 7, 2026
Something is under wraps at the Waseca County Historical Society…
Our staff recently chose a few remarkable artifacts from our collection for a new exhibit, opening April 7, called This Old Thing?
At first glance, these objects may seem ordinary—but each holds a story that makes it unforgettable. Selected by the staff who know the collection best, these pieces invite you to look closer and discover the meaning behind the everyday.
What are we hiding?
You’ll have to visit to find out.
Victorian Mourning Customs – Unveiled
April 25, 1:30pm in the museum building
Presented by Susan Hynes
Step into the past and explore the traditions, symbolism, and social expectations surrounding mourning during the Victorian era. In this engaging presentation, Susan Hynes will uncover the customs that shaped how people expressed grief—from clothing and etiquette to memorial objects and rituals.
Learn how mourning practices reflected both personal loss and broader cultural values, and discover the meanings behind items and traditions that may seem unusual today. This program offers a thoughtful look at how people honored loved ones and navigated loss in a very different time.
Join us for an intriguing journey into a lesser-known aspect of history, where even everyday objects carried deep emotional significance.
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