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Collecting, Preserving & Presenting the History of Dakota County since 1939.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Events & Exhibits

Electrifying Dakota County Program
Saturday, May 12, 2012, 11 a.m., FREE
Lawshe Memorial Museum

Representatives from Dakota Electric will share the Dakota Electric story and guests can explore the joint Electrifying Dakota County/Electrifying Minnesota exhibit. Donations accepted, refreshments will be served.

"Meet The LeDuc Descendants!"
Sunday, May 20, 1:00 p.m., FREE (donations accepted)
LeDuc Historic Estate

Meet Anne LeDuc, Nancy LeDuc Williams, Herbert Williams, and Jeffrey Williams as they share family memories and recollections. We celebrate the LeDuc family's legacy, the preservation of the LeDuc home site, and an exciting 2012 tour season!

Exhibit - Making A Splash Watercolor Show
June 9 through August 10, $3.00 suggested donation, FREE for members!
Lawshe Memorial Museum

The Ginnie Adams Watercolor Group's annual exhibit will feature familiar and new artists. Prints and cards will be available in the gift shop.

Current Temporary Exhibitions

Exhibit - South St. Paul at 125: An eclectic collection of memories
March 7 - June 2, FREE
Lawshe Memorial Museum

South St. Paul celebrates its quasquicentennial this year and we kick it off with a photo display of scenes from yesterday and today.

See how the city developed from an agricultural community to an industrial powerhouse.

Exhibit - Electrifying Minnesota:
A Traveling Exhibit from the Minnesota History Center and The Bakken Museum
April 28 - June 9, FREE
Lawshe Memorial Museum

Imagine lighting your home with the flick of a switch - for the first time! Through film, photography and interactive activities, this exhibit illuminates the amazing ways electricity has shaped life in Minnesota.

The exhibit will be complemented by images and artifacts from Dakota Electric Association, which is celebrating is 75th anniversary in 2012. Sponsored by Dakota Electric Association

Other Fun History Links

Preservation Alliance of Minnesota

Ramsey County Historical Society

Science Museum of Minnesota

Walker Art Center

Washington County Historical Society

Wayzata Historical Society

 

 

 




LeDuc Historic Estate

1629 Vermillion Street
Hastings, MN 55033

Open by appointment year-round

Regular tour season:
Mid-May - Late October
Wed-Sat: 10-4
Sun: 1-4

Tours start at 10, 11:30, 1,
2:30 and 4

Visit Our Research Library & Museum
130 Third Avenue North
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
651/552-7548 - Fax: 651/552-7265

Wed & Fri 9am to 5pm
Thursday 9am to 8pm
Saturday 10am to 3pm

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