INVEST IN HISTORY!

You are invited to be part of history in the making.  We need BOLD History Heroes like you to raise just $200,000 $135,498 for the 2024 History Center Exterior Improvement Projects beginning in May.  Projects are budgeted to cost $360,000 and will include:

  • 30+ year old parking lot will be fully reconstructed.
  • Parking capacity will increase with eight new spots at the same grade as the main entrance making the parking lot more accessible.
  • Two new entrances to the parking lot from South 5th Street.
  • Installation of parking lot and building lighting for History Center and neighborhood safety.
  • Beautification projects like extension of our native prairie beds, outside gathering space with new brick patio, bike racks, public art, and improved signage.

Memorialize your family name, organization, or business in Blue Earth County history while supporting the Society’s important mission to preserve, protect and share our local history. Commemorative bricks will be placed in the new outside gathering space patio. Funds raised from brick sales will support the parking lot project and future capital improvement projects. Click here to purchase your commemorative brick today!

Thank you sincerely for believing in this BOLD vision and these BOLD steps!

Donate online to the right or below, or you mail a check to:

Blue Earth County Historical Society
424 Warren Street
Mankato MN 56001

If you don’t receive an email confirming your donation, please check your junk mail. If you receive no confirmation, please contact Museum@BlueEarthCountyHistory.com or 507-345-5566.

If you are looking to donate physical items to the Historical Society, please call 507-345-5566.

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