To preserve, interpret and promote the history of Dakota County.
Friday, November 20, 6pm to 8pm
Join historian Pamela Toler as she discusses stories of women who disguised themselves as men to enlist in the American Civil War and how they fit into the long lineage of cross-dressing women soldiers.…
Saturday, November 21, 1pm
Please join us at the LeDuc for an afternoon with renowned author and historian Pamela Toler, as she delves into the history of the Civil War through the eyes of its nurses. Armed with…
Thursday, December 3, 6 – 8 pm
As part of the upcoming Semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are offering an "America 250 Genealogy" series to help you uncover your family's history. The series can…
Friday, December 4, 6pm to 8pm
The Civil War has profoundly influenced the culture of the United States, and one notable impact is the way Christmas is celebrated. This historical presentation, presented with a lighthearted touch, explores the four “campaigns”…
Saturday, December 19, 2 – 4 pm
Join us for a delightful afternoon 3-course tea, set in a Victorian manor decked out for the holidays, and learn a little more about our Christmas traditions! Teas will be held at 2pm on…
Thursday, January 28, 7pm to 8pm
Midwesterners make up the heart of America; we live and work among the farmlands, the Great North Woods, and factories and industries. It’s time to take a look at the people who have called…
Thursday, October 29, 6pm, 7:30pm, and 9pm
Explore the supernatural! Join entertainer and educator Michael Callahan in the LeDuc home where he will recreate a Victorian-era séance, the very same kind that the LeDucs themselves held here in the early twentieth…
Saturday, October 24, 1pm to 3pm
As autumn unfolds, it invites the celebration of the Eve of All Hallows (also known as Halloween) and sparks a greater interest in the spirit realm. Join Sister Celeste, who has returned from the…
Friday, October 9, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, and 8pm
Take an evening tour through this iconic gothic mansion and learn some spooky history of the Victorian period. Tours will take place on October 9, 10, and 11. Tours start at 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm,…
Friday, September 25, 5:30pm and 6:30pm
Back by popular demand! The True Crime Tour will take you on a stroll of the “brutally beaten” path. Guests will enjoy a wicked fun look into past crimes of murder, robbery, and mayhem…
The Electoral College is the process the founding fathers established in the Constitution to select the President. It was a compromise between those who wanted to elect the President by a vote of Congress…
Ever wonder what life was like for soldiers at camp during the Civil War? Spencer Johnson, retired teacher, long time LeDuc volunteer, local historian, and the cook at Civil War Weekend will be leading…
Date: Saturday and Sunday, September 12 & 13, 2026 Time: 10am - 5pm Location: LeDuc Historic Estate Fees: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors (60+)/Military, Free for DCHS Members and Kids (17 and under)! Join the Dakota County Historical Society…
Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: LeDuc Historic Estate Fees: FREE Concerts in the Orchard at the LeDuc Historic Estate returns in 2026, sponsored by Merchants Bank. Enjoy a seat in the…
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: LeDuc Historic Estate Fees: FREE Concerts in the Orchard at the LeDuc Historic Estate returns in 2026, sponsored by Merchants Bank. Enjoy a seat in the…
Date: Friday, August 21, 2026 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Fees/RSVP: $20 per person, $15 for DCHS, MNHS & Friends of Sibley Site members Location: Sibley Historic Site - Please note that Sibley Site programs are in the…
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Fees/RSVP: $10 per person, $5 for DCHS members Location: Lawshe Memorial Museum Come and learn how our Representative government has evolved over the past 240 years, how it…
