New Fund Raiser Project Birdhouse is Scheduled for May 3, 2012
A new kind of fund riaser. Casual and fun evening for those intoerested in birding and bird houses. Compete for bragging rights to who can build the better birdhouse.
The event will be held at the International Event Center from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Check back for more information
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Grant awarded for 
the George Stoppel Farm
A Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grant has been awarded to the HCOC to update the Historic Strucutres Report for the Geroge Stoppel Farmsted. This is an important step in the complete restroation of the site. This is one of the major projects of the HCOC for the next few years. The Report will be done this spring.
History Center is a stop on the Rochester Trolley Tour Route.
Looking for a tour of Rochester? Check out Rochester Trolley Tours. They offering trolley service to the History Center and Historic Mayowood Mansion from selected stops, including for the Christmas tours. Please see their web page for information.
History Center and Mayo Clinic Proposed
Partnership
The HCOC Board of Directors have approved a proposal for a partnership between the History Center and Mayo Clinic. The proposal is being sent to HCOC Membership for approval. Please click on the links below for more information.
Press Release announcing the proposal 10-13-11
Complete Mayowood Agreement 2011
Fright Farm Returns
Fright Farm returns to the History Center this October. This year instead of staying in your vehicle, it will be a tour of the Haunted Farm. The event will run the last two weekends in October 2011.
Visit Rochesterhorror.com for more information.
Thank You
To Mayo Clinic and the Judy & Jim Sloan Foundation for supporting the upcoming Human Landscapes: The Story of Us exhibit, coming Spring 2012.
