First stop is Dodge Counties original Poor Farm
where we will hear the stories of the origin, history
and see artifacts still there
Second stop is the Wasioja Cheese factory where the
Bartels will give history of the building, it's impact
on Wasioja and their special landscaping progress.
The tour should take no more than 2 1/2 hours.
It is an activity for members and their guests. For more information
on the tour contact Mary Ann
mbucher@Kmtel.com
634-7092and for membership contact Earlene at the Historical
Society dchs@kmtel.com
635-5508
In 2007
Earlene King, was hired as Museum Director.
A collection policy was adopted
A grant was awarded by the Minnesota Historical Society to automate the accessioning of artifacts.
May - A Quarry and Cave Tour for members. Over 50 attended.
May -Students toured the museum. Over 20 volunteer's helped with the tours.
June - A book about the history of the Dodge County Fair was published and distributed to all Dodge County residents. A project to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Dodge County Fair.
June - A tour of Wasioja. Over 800 attended. I don't think we have heard the last about Wasioja.
July - The HS's display in the spruced up log cabin celebrated the 150th Dodge County Fair.
September - Zumbro Bend Rendezvous. Over 1000 students attended the two education days and as many the public days.
September - a picnic for everyone that volunteered in 2007.
November - Annual Fundraising Harvest Wine Tasting and Silent Auction.
Summer hours will begin on May 6th - Tuesday through
Saturday - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m..
The May Meeting of the Historical Society will be held on the
15th. 7 p.m. at the Log House on the Dodge County
Fairgrounds in Kasson. Call Earlene at 635-5508
News
Wasioja Civil War Celebration, "Experience the
Past" June 25 & 26, 2011 The Committee have been meeting
and exciting plans are in the works. Watch for more
information coming soon. If you are interested,
contact
Johnny
