Brown County Historical Society MN

Brown County Historical Society MN Welcome to the Brown County Historical Society page. Exploring Brown County's history since 1930.

ADMISSION:
BCHS Members are FREE
Adults: $7:00
Seniors: $5:00
Students: $4:00 (5 to 18 years old)
Children: FREE (4 years old and under)

A few spots remain at this summer's One Room Schoolhouse day camp on June 16 & 18. This camp is open to students who hav...
06/08/2026

A few spots remain at this summer's One Room Schoolhouse day camp on June 16 & 18. This camp is open to students who have completed grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. To register your child, contact the BCHS at 507-233-2616 or [email protected].

There is still time to register for next week's June Lunch and a Bite of History presentation. Contact the BCHS at 507-2...
06/04/2026

There is still time to register for next week's June Lunch and a Bite of History presentation. Contact the BCHS at 507-233-2616 or [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Join us TONIGHT for our June History Book Group!
06/03/2026

Join us TONIGHT for our June History Book Group!

The 2026 BCHS One Room Schoolhouse summer day camp is a unique opportunity for your child to experience a day in the lif...
06/02/2026

The 2026 BCHS One Room Schoolhouse summer day camp is a unique opportunity for your child to experience a day in the life of a student in the 1800's. They will take part in prairie games, a spelling bee, practice writing with quill and ink, and more. Contact the BCHS to register at 507-233-2616 or [email protected]. The One Room Schoolhouse is taking place from 9 am to 1:30 pm on June 16 & 18.

We'd like to say a huge thank to you to Lisa Besemer for all of the work that she put into her presentation "Timeless in...
06/01/2026

We'd like to say a huge thank to you to Lisa Besemer for all of the work that she put into her presentation "Timeless in Brick" as well as New Ulm Real Estate for sponsoring and for the owners of the homes featured for their participation. It was an interesting and enjoyable evening!

Stop in to the museum store for some Wanda Gag themed swag, and stay to check out the exhibit "Fertile Ground: Wanda Gag...
06/01/2026

Stop in to the museum store for some Wanda Gag themed swag, and stay to check out the exhibit "Fertile Ground: Wanda Gag and the Turner Roots of Freedom"!

Thank you to Amy Zents and The Journal, New Ulm, Minn. for highlighting the program "Timeless in Brick" presented by Lis...
05/30/2026

Thank you to Amy Zents and The Journal, New Ulm, Minn. for highlighting the program "Timeless in Brick" presented by Lisa Besemer Thursday evening! If you weren't able to make it in person, keep an eye out for the recording of the program by NUCAT!

The Kiesling House opens for the season TODAY! Stop in to learn about the history of this original home built in 1861!
05/29/2026

The Kiesling House opens for the season TODAY! Stop in to learn about the history of this original home built in 1861!

Make plans now to attend our June 11th Lunch and a Bite of History speaker on the capture of the James-Younger Gang. Thi...
05/29/2026

Make plans now to attend our June 11th Lunch and a Bite of History speaker on the capture of the James-Younger Gang. This event is free, but reservations are requried. Contact the BCHS at [email protected] or 507-233-2616 to register.

Join us next week for our June History Book Group!
05/28/2026

Join us next week for our June History Book Group!

Address

2 N Broadway Street
New Ulm, MN
56073

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+15072332616

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