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Family Day At The History Center

Bring the whole family to explore the History Center Museum and learn more about Blue Earth County’s past. Special activities include St. Patrick’s Day activities, a shamrock-themed I-Spy around the History Center, and a movie showing at 10:30 and 1:30 in the meeting room. Free

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Exhibit Opening: Kid’s Stuff

More than 100 of the best-loved and most fondly remembered toys of the 19th and 20th centuries will be featured in the exhibit including Mr. Potato Head, Fisher Price Little People, rocking horses and play kitchens. Revisit the great toys of your childhood in this

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Author Talk – Jason Lee Willis

Jason Willis, local author, will talk about his children’s book Tall Tales of LeSueur. The book brings to life Pierre Charles Le Sueur through some of the tall tales that have been written about him throughout history. According to Willis, he is “a storyteller at

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11th Annual Civil War Symposium

The 11th annual symposium theme is: “War is Hell”: Total War in ‘64, and features a full day of speakers, costumed interpreters, Civil War era music, exhibits, books and authors, panel discussions, and more. Guest speakers are Jeff Reiswig who will present “Civil War Quartermasters

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Evening Christmas Candlelight Tours

View the Mayo Home decorated for a turn of the century Christmas all enchanting in a soft glow of light. Children will enjoy a craft table that allows them to make a small gift and ornament from the past. Cookies and cider will be served.

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Historic Good Counsel Tours

Prices $25 Adults Ages 18+ Tour Dates June 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Blue Earth County Historical Society, in partnership with School Sisters of Notre Dame, is offering guided public tours of the Historic Good Counsel

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