This presentation will discuss the role of several Mayo Clinic scientists who traveled to Europe following the end of World War II to find and bring German aviation scientists together to continue their research and write a compendium of German aviation research and development during World War II. Several of these German scientists eventually came to the United States to work in aerospace research and medicine. Join E. Andrew Wood who takes a deep dive into this incredible story.

$5 for non-members. FREE for HCOC members.

Celebrate 100 years of collecting, preserving, and sharing the rich history of Olmsted County in the beautifully restored and historic Avalon Social. Step back into the elegance of the 1920s for this special 100th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser while enjoying live music from local jazz favorites The D'Sievers, delicious appetizers, and curated cocktails in a truly memorable setting.

Every ticket purchase includes entry into our 100 Year Raffle, featuring incredible prizes from generous local partners, including the Rochester Repertory Theatre, Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery, and Northern Hills Golf Course.

VIP Parking 6-Pack tickets are $900 (only 3 available) and include all Standard Ticket benefits, plus one reserved parking spot in the venue’s gated parking lot, a reserved six-person booth, and six drink tickets.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of history, music, community, and celebration.

Please call 507-282-9447 for this VIP Package.

Celebrate 100 years of collecting, preserving, and sharing the rich history of Olmsted County in the beautifully restored and historic Avalon Social. Step back into the elegance of the 1920s for this special 100th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser while enjoying live music from local jazz favorites The D'Sievers, delicious appetizers, and curated cocktails in a truly memorable setting.

Every ticket purchase includes entry into our 100 Year Raffle, featuring incredible prizes from generous local partners, including the Rochester Repertory Theatre, Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery, and Northern Hills Golf Course.

VIP Parking 4-Pack tickets are $600 (only 4 available) and include all Standard Ticket benefits, plus a reserved parking spot in the venue’s gated parking lot, a reserved table for four, and four drink tickets

Join us for an unforgettable evening of history, music, community, and celebration.

Please call 507-282-9447 for this VIP Package.

Celebrate 100 years of collecting, preserving, and sharing the rich history of Olmsted County in the beautifully restored and historic Avalon Social. Step back into the elegance of the 1920s for this special 100th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser while enjoying live music from local jazz favorites The D'Sievers, delicious appetizers, and curated cocktails in a truly memorable setting.

Every ticket purchase includes entry into our 100 Year Raffle, featuring incredible prizes from generous local partners, including the Rochester Repertory Theatre, Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery, and Northern Hills Golf Course.

VIP 2-Pack tickets are $250 (only 5 available) and include all Standard Ticket benefits, plus a reserved two-seat booth in the VIP section and two drink tickets.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of history, music, community, and celebration.

Please call 507-282-9447 for this VIP Package.

Join LeAnn Stee in a screening of a short film highlighting the incredible story of Maud Mellish Wilson—the visionary widow and nurse recruited by Dr. William J. Mayo in 1907 to launch Mayo Clinic’s library and editorial department. Mellish edited thousands of medical papers, shaping the clear, world-renowned institutional voice that established Mayo Clinic as a global leader in medical publication and oversaw the creation of one of the world's great medical libraries.

$5 for non-members. FREE for HCOC members. 

Join us for a free howling good time at our hair-raising hour of Halloween fun! Hear spooktacular, kid-friendly stories, come dressed in your favorite costume, and all the little ghouls can stay to craft something creepy!

Thanks to Olmsted Medical Center for sponsoring this free program.

A favorite fall tradition is back for another year! For more than 10 years, families have been gathering at the History Center for a day full of fall fun!

Bring the whole family and enjoy:

• Pumpkin Painting 
• Alpaca Storytime with Homestead Arts Farm
• Hay Wagon Rides 
• Fall Arts & Crafts 
• Explore our Historic Farmstead 
• Food Trucks on site

Admission:

Register in Advance:
$5 per child
$2 per adult
$3 member child
$1 member adult

At the Door:
$8 per child
$4 per adult
$5 member child
$3 member adult

Advance registration is strongly encouraged! Register ahead of time to guarantee a pumpkin for each participating child. Pumpkins are available while supplies last.

Special thanks to Forte Living, Homestead Arts Farm, Casey's, and Realty Growth Inc. for sponsoring this family tradition.

Celebrate The Reading Center's 75th Anniversary with an inspiring panel discussion at the History Center of Olmsted County, moderated by Ilaya Rome Hopkins, granddaughter of cofounder Paula Rome. Hear accomplished Reading Center alumnus, including entrepreneurs, a lawyer, a doctor, an author, and other community leaders, share how they have made a lasting impact on our community, how they navigated dyslexia, and the role The Reading Center played in helping them achieve success.

Event Schedule
6-7 pm- History display and social hour
7-8 pm- Panel discussion

Panelists:
Brooks Edwards- M.D., Emeritus Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Joe Powers- CEO of Powers Ventures
Claire Langton Yanowitz-  JD, Owner and Managing Attorney at the Yanowitz Law Firm 
Greg Nesler - Retired Owner & President of Rochester Plumbing and Heating  
Andy Wood- Semi-retired Owner of Ergonomics and Wellness Consultant, Inc. and author.

Thanks to generous sponsors, this event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but seating is limited, so pre-registration is recommended by clicking →Reading Center Alumni Panel & History Display at History Center of Olmsted County