Thursday & Friday, February 4 and 5, 2010; 11:30am - 1:00pm
University Square, 2nd Floor near Chico’s; The History Center of Olmsted County in collaboration with the Rochester Downtown Alliance announce local author Ken Allsen be available to sign his new book A Century of Elegance: Ellerbe Residential Design in Rochester, Minnesota; Books will be available for purchase for $25.00; All proceeds benefit the History Center of Olmsted County.
Friday & Saturday, February 5 and 6, 2010
The History Center of Olmsted County; Join us for Winterfest; We will have Sleigh Rides on Friday 5pm to 8pm & Saturday 10am to 4pm; On Saturday, visit life in a prairie cabin and attend a one room schoolhouse. Donations accepted.
Saturday, February 6, 2010; 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
The History Center of Olmsted County; Local author Ken Allsen be available to sign his new book A Century of Elegance: Ellerbe Residential Design in Rochester, Minnesota; Books will be available for purchase for $25.00; All proceeds benefit the History Center of Olmsted County.
Saturday, February 6, 2010; 1:00 pm - 3:00pm
The History Center of Olmsted County; Beginning Genealogy classes; Learn where to begin your research, how to organize your research, and the helpful resources available. Instructors; Olmsted County Genealogy Society
Wednesday, February 10, 2010; 9:00am – 10:30am
Princess Cafe - History Center, 1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester
"The History of the Rochester Dairy Queen" presented by Tim Spratte
Thursday, February 11, 2010; Doors open at 6:00 pm; Meeting at 7:00 pm
Olmsted County Genealogy Society
"Simplest Way to Save...." presented by Charlie Brown, PC Applications Consultants Inc.
Saturday, February 13, 2010; 1:00 pm - 3:00pm
The History Center of Olmsted County; Internet Genealogy classes; Learn how the internet can be used to help you with your genealogy research. Topics will include free and subscription genealogy sites, contacting other researchers, accessing indexes, and other database. Instructors; Olmsted County Genealogy Society
Wednesday, February 17, 2010; 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Education Program
Virtual Walking Tour of Historic Rochester - presented by local author Alan Calavano. Registration Fee $10.00. To register online click here Registration or call Community Education at 507-328-4000 please have credit card ready when registering. Due to limited class size advance registration is recommended.
Sunday, February 28, 2010; 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Yaggy Colby Lecture Series - Rochester Public Library (map)
"A Century of Elegance: Ellerbe Residences in Rochester" presented by Ken Allsen
Wednesday, March 10, 2010; 9:00am – 10:30am
Princess Cafe - History Center, 1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester
"Minnesota and Ice Age Cycle" presented by Steven Schmitt
Sunday, March 28, 2010; 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Yaggy Colby Lecture Series - Rochester Public Library (map)
"B is for Battle Cry: A Civil War Alaphabet" presented by David and Pat Geister
Wednesday, April 14, 2010; 9:00am – 10:30am
Princess Cafe - History Center, 1195 West Circle Drive SW, Rochester
"The Life and Poetry of Sister Mary Brigh Cassidy" Gifts of Her Spirit presented by Jane Campion
Wednesday, April 23 & 24, 2010
Lunch at Historic Mayowood Mansion
"Hats off to Louise Abigail Wright Mayo" presented by Friends of Mayowood Residence and Historic Sites; Spend a fun filled afternoon with family and friends at beautiful Historic Mayowood Mansion. For further information please visit their website at: www.friendsofmayowood.org
Sunday, April 25, 2010; 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Yaggy Colby Lecture Series - Rochester Public Library (map)
"Minnesota State Parks" presented by Doug Ohman
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