Join us for a lesson in 1860's Baseball with the Rochester Roosters at the History Center. This family event will share the history of the game and gives you a chance to try your hand at America's Pastime (no gloves needed). This is a free event for everyone.

Join us as we celebrate National Knitting Day with the Zumbro River Fibre Arts Guild! Knit on a wooden spool or join us for sit and knit. Members of the Zumbro River Fibre Arts Guild will be available to troubleshoot and answer questions. This is a great time to start your journey into the world of knitting, fun for all ages and skill levels.

This event is free for members & $5 for each non-member participant.

Our 1860s vintage baseball team will kick off the home season with the first game at 10:00 am. Don't miss the fun when the Roosters take the Anoka Rum River Rovers, the Fillmore Fungi & the Mankato Baltics! Bring the family for old fashioned fun and games. There will be face painting, children's games, concessions and more!

This is a free event for everyone!

The History Center welcomes the return of researcher, author, & social justice advocate Karen Sieber! Many may know that William Crossley is buried in Rochester, but do they know the entire story? Crossley, along with his mother, Nance Legins-Costley, were the first former enslaved people to be freed by Abraham Lincoln.  But just how did he end up in Rochester & what role did he play in the first Juneteenth? Join us at the History Center on Tuesday, June 17th at 7:00 pm to learn more about William Crossley & his mother Nance Legins-Costley.

This special event is free for members of the History Center of Olmsted County and just $5 for each non-member. 

Tickets are available in person and via Zoom. Please register in advance.

The History Center welcomes the return of researcher, author, & social justice advocate Karen Sieber! Many may know that William Crossley is buried in Rochester, but do they know the entire story? Crossley, along with his mother, Nance Legins-Costley, were the first former enslaved people to be freed by Abraham Lincoln.  But just how did he end up in Rochester & what role did he play in the first Juneteenth? Join us at the History Center on Tuesday, June 17th at 7:00 pm to learn more about William Crossley & his mother Nance Legins-Costley.

This special event is free for members of the History Center of Olmsted County and just $5 for each non-member. 

Tickets are available in person and via Zoom. Please register in advance.

Keeping with our baseball theme, Richard Bogovich will discuss an important, but often overlooked part of sports history in America: The Negro Baseball League. Learn about the St. Paul Gophers and the connection to Olmsted County on Thursday, June 19th at 7:00 pm at the History Center of Olmsted County. 

Richard Bogovich is a contributor to the Society for American Baseball Research and has published several books and biographies.

The lecture is free for members and $5 for non-members. Tickets are available in person and via Zoom.

Keeping with our baseball theme, Richard Bogovich will discuss an important, but often overlooked part of sports history in America: The Negro Baseball League. Learn about the St. Paul Gophers and the connection to Olmsted County on Thursday, June 19th at 7:00 pm at the History Center of Olmsted County. 

Richard Bogovich is a contributor to the Society for American Baseball Research and has published several books and biographies.

The lecture is free for members and $5 for non-members. Tickets are available in person and via Zoom.

Step back in time at our 1860s Stoppel Farmstead and enjoy tours of our newly restored and renovated barn and smokehouse. Live music from Raven's Fire, and games for kids of all ages. BBQ sandwiches from Smoak available for purchase, and much more. 

Admission is free for all.