Celebrate in a space that tells a story!

From outdoor spaces to our presentation rooms, the History Center has the space to meet your needs.

  • Exclusive & Flexible Spaces: From intimate team-building events to grand corporate picnics for up to 1,500 guests.
  • Interactive Historical Demonstrations & Tours: Engage guests of all ages with hands-on, educational experiences that bring the past to life.
  • Authentic Historical Venues: Historic Schoolhouse, 1860s Barn, Log Cabin, Smokehouse and more.
  • Scenic Outdoor Spaces: Perfect for open-air events!

Versatile Event Spaces: Indoors & Out

Crawford Meeting Room

The Crawford Room is ideal for small to medium-sized gatherings, including meetings, lectures, and intimate dinners. The room features an elegant faux fireplace, wooden bookcases, crown molding, and wainscoting. For presentations or media needs, the room is equipped with an 85" 4K smart TV, as well as a projector.

  • Banquet: 40 People
  • Theater: 50 People
  • 717 sq. ft
  • Standard $50/hr • Nonprofit $40/hr • $25 setup fee

Sertoma Lecture Hall

The Sertoma Lecture Hall is the largest space inside the History Center, perfect for business meetings, presentations, lectures, dinners, and more. This versatile, open space is connected to some gallery spaces and comes equipped with a projector, microphone, podium, and A/V equipment.

  • Theater: 80 People
  • Banquet: 60 People
  • 1,141 sq. ft
  • Standard $80/hr • Nonprofit $70/hr • $25 setup fee

The Pavilion

The Pavilion is a charming outdoor space with water and electricity on a scenic 54-acre campus, overlooking the historic George Stoppel Farmstead and Hadley Valley Schoolhouse. 

  • Picnic tables and charming string lights included
  • Convenient parking nearby
  • Option to book food trucks or work with any caterer you choose
  • A nearby treeline provides a picture-perfect backdrop for wedding ceremonies
     
  • Fits up to 175 people
  • 1,458 sq. ft.
  • Standard $90/hr • Nonprofit $75/hr • $25 setup fee

History Center Campus

The beautiful History Center Campus can be rented for events with up to 1,500 people. Our scenic outdoor spaces are perfect for open-air events and include lots of authentic historical venues: Historic Schoolhouse, 1860s Barn, Log Cabin, Smokehouse and more.

We offer many additional services that will make your event a truly unique experience: from guided tours of historic buildings to fun historical demonstrations.


Rentals for every event, large or small

We have hosted:

  • Networking Events
  • Corporate Picnics
  • Birthdays & Graduations
  • Car Shows
  • Outdoor Fitness
  • Family Reunions
  • ...and more!

We customize your event to your needs! ​​​​​Call today for pricing and scheduling details or to schedule a walk-through of our beautiful grounds! Contact us at 507-282-9447 or e-mail events@olmstedhistory.com!

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