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.

Winter Exhibit: Folklore in the Forest

🎄✨ Step into the magic of folklore this holiday season! ✨🎄

Wander through the Folklore in the Forest exhibit at the Waseca County History Center and discover the enchanting traditions of German, Scandinavian, and Irish cultures, all brought to life through beautifully decorated Christmas trees! 🌟

🌲 Highlights include:

  • A Clootie Wishing Tree that’s as interactive as it is charming! (Irish tradition 🎩🍀)

  • A German Cookie Recipe Tree filled with recipe cards you can take home and bake your own sweet treats! 🍪

  • Scandinavian Ornaments that capture the handcrafted warmth of Nordic holidays, as well as tales of the Nisse, gnomes from Nordic lands. ❄️

At the end of your journey through the forest, peer into a woodworker’s shop and experience the craftsmanship that brought local family traditions to life. 🛠️🎅

🗓️ Visit us today to celebrate the stories, flavors, and crafts of holidays past! Admission is free, and the memories are priceless.

Winter Event: Lucia’s Lanterns

Special Event: "Lucia’s Lanterns"

Join us for a festive evening filled with holiday magic. This special event includes: A lantern-making craft for kiddos

Storytelling, featuring holiday folklore from the old country, told by Tante Noelle and Nana Lucia in full holiday costume

A walk through the sparkling holiday-themed woods with interactive exhibits to enjoy 1/2 hour before and after.

Event Date: December 7, 2-3:30
Location: Waseca County History Center Museum
Admission: Free (donations welcome)

Upcoming Seasonal Series

Volunteer with us!

Our events are an absolute blast to volunteer for. Be a part of our volunteer team! Can you act, paint, do carpentry or electric work? Are you a good organizer, a good cook, a good decorator? We would love to find out how your gifts can bring joy to our community at the History Center.