Tours
School Tours
The BECHS Museum is an amazing resource for local teachers. Our collections include artifacts, historical maps, diaries, journals and historical photographs. All of our collections are incorporated into special programs designed just for schools. A field trip to the Museum helps students learn "hands on" history through interactive experiences led by our staff and volunteers.
Exhibit-based museum activities and our outreach program, History-To-Go in your classroom, are just a few ways we work with teachers and students. We are happy to discuss special programs and research projects to meet your curriculum and classroom needs.
Blue Earth County School Rate:
R.D. Hubbard House
K-6 $0.50 per student
7-12 $1.00 per student
Heritage Center Museum
K-6 $0.50 per student
7-12 $1.00 per student
Teachers and chaperoned free at a 1 adult to 10 student ratio. Non-Blue Earth County Schools or other groups, regular admission
For more information, please call 507-345-5566 or email Museum Manager.
The Blue Earth County Historical Society (BECHS) has been collecting, preserving and presenting the history of Blue Earth County, Minnesota since 1901. The Society operates two facilities in Mankato, MN. The Heritage Center, located at 415 Cherry Street, Mankato, MN, houses the Museum Exhibit Gallery, Research Center, Museum Store and a community art gallery. The Historic R.D. Hubbard House is the 1905 home of local flour mill entrepreneur R.D. Hubbard and his family. The Heritage Center is open year round and the Hubbard House is open seasonally May through September.
- Our Mission
- BECHS History
- Board
- Staff
- Quarterly Newsletter(PDF, 13.8MB)
- Annual Report(PDF, 5.87MB)
Baltics Base Ball
Saturday, May 19th
The Baltics will be playing in a tournament in La Crescent at Abnet Field (NE of Spruce St & S. 14th St). The schedule is as follows:
11:30a.m. - La Crescent Apple Jacks vs. Mankato Baltics
12:45p.m. - Mankato Baltics vs. St. Croix/Quicksteps
2:00p.m. - St. Croix/Quicksteps vs. La Crescent Apple Jacks
Come support your favorite players! For more information see their webpage.
Discover the Dakota Culture and Heritage: Games
Saturday, June 2, 10:00 a.m.
Historic R.D. Hubbard House
Come learn more about the games played by the Dakota. This event is free and open to the public. Click here for 2012 schedule.
The Timber: What We Know
In light of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, there has been extra emphasis placed on one item in our collection. A timber aka beam that is believed to be from the scaffold used in the mass execution of 38 Dakota on December 26, 1862. Click here to learn more about our findings through historical research.
Volunteer Opportunities at BECHS!
BECHS is currently looking for volunteers to assist with day to day activites. The following volunteer opportunities are available:
- Handy Work – light construction, repairs, maintenance
- Gift Shop Attendant
- Tour Guide
- Photograph Book Project
For more information on these volunteer opportunities, contact JoLynn at 507-345-5566!
Check out these great upcoming events!
Click on a date below for more information or view the Calendar
May 17 - HPC Historic Courthouse Tours
May 24 - HPC Hubbard House Tours
The Blue Earth County Historical Society is a member-supported non-profit organization. Membership and donations are a significant part of our annual operating budget. You can help support the work we do by:
ADDRESS
Blue Earth County Historical Society
415 Cherry Street
Mankato, MN 56001
TELEPHONE
507-345-5566
EMAIL:
General Information
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