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

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:

• Membership
• Giving
• Volunteering

ADDRESS

Blue Earth County Historical Society
415 Cherry Street
Mankato, MN 56001
TELEPHONE
507-345-5566

EMAIL:

General Information

bechs@hickorytech.net

Research

bechsrc@hickorytech.net

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