Afton Historical Society

12/09/2025

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who contributed their delicious baked goods, to all the incredible bakers, bread makers, and farm stands who supported the Afton Historical Museum fundraiser during Afton's Holiday in the Village! Your homemade goodies brought warmth, community spirit, and the most delicious aromas to our event. 🍞✨

We are equally thankful to everyone who contributed. Just a few examples include:
🥖 Happy Song Farm — for your fresh, wholesome creations
🍞 Afton Breads — for your amazing artisan treats
🥗 Ready, Prep, Heal — for your beautifully prepared homemade offerings

Your generosity helps keep our local history alive, and we are so appreciative of your continued support. ❤️

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12/08/2025

Congratulations to Ken Hannemann for winning our fantastic 2025 Holiday Raffle Basket!

Thank you to everyone who bought a raffle ticket. All proceeds go to the Museum and we appreciate your participation. You are all winners to us 😊

12/05/2025

Biggest bake sale ever! Thx :)

12/05/2025

Our largest fundraiser raffle basket ever! This year’s collection is an incredible $800 value, packed with fabulous local products and gift certificates. We are filled with gratitude for the continuing generosity and support from our amazing community.

Bargain priced raffle tickets: $10 each or 3 for $25. All proceeds go to the Museum and we will draw the winning ticket Friday (12/5) at 9:15pm!

Very special thanks to Darcy Gaspar, owner of Bisou Bisou Salon, for her contribution and for coordinating our basket donations once again.

And a warm welcome to our new neighbor the Afton Retreat Center!

12/05/2025

Local maker Eilene Olesen’s fabulously whimsical Christmas ornaments will be available for purchase at the Museum tomorrow night from 5pm to 9pm!!

12/04/2025

We are delighted that talented local maker Jenny Lee from The Cedar Boutique, will have her beautifully crafted holiday items for sale at the Museum on Friday night (12/5) from 5pm-9pm, during Afton’s Holiday Event!

Pick-up a handmade gift, while enjoying complimentary cider or wine, and delicious Candyland popcorn!

12/03/2025

We hope to see you at the Afton Museum this Friday night (12/5) during Afton's beloved Holiday Celebration!

3165 St. Croix Trail S.
Afton, MN 55001
5pm - 9pm

Tree lighting at 6:00pm in Town Square Park.

Visit the Museum to enjoy complimentary cider, wine, water & popcorn (while supplies last!) and warm-up by the cozy bonfire.

Stock-up on delicious, locally made treats and artisan bread, fabulous gifts from local makers, Diane's charming birdhouses (rumor has it this may be her last year making) & don't forget to buy your raffle tickets for this year's fantastic gift basket!

Bakers: Please drop-off items at the Museum between 3pm-5pm on Friday, 12/5. To arrange a different day/time, call 651-436-3500. THANK YOU!

Baked goods can be purchased at the Museum on Friday, Dec 5, from 5pm - 9pm, while they last!

Here’s a full description of Afton’s Spectacular Holiday Events: https://aftonholiday.weebly.com

11/23/2025

🎁✨ Afton Village Holiday, Afton Historical Society's Gift Basket Raffle! ✨🎁

Get ready to kick off the season with some festive fun! During our Friday Evening Holiday Festivities on December 5th from 5–9 PM, we’ll be raffling off an incredible Afton Historical Society gift basket filled with seasonal surprises, local goodies, and charming treasures you won’t want to miss.

You’ll get a sneak peek at just a few of the items in the basket in the photos below… but trust us, there’s plenty more holiday magic tucked inside! 🎄🎀

🎟 Raffle Tickets:
• $10 for 1 ticket
• $25 for 3 tickets

Stop by, enjoy the festivities, and take a chance at taking home this special holiday bundle. We can’t wait to see everyone on Friday, December 5th!

🎅🎁

11/20/2025

Today is Minnesota’s dedicated day to support nonprofit work throughout our state at GiveMN.

Please consider donating to your important organizations, including the Afton Historical Museum. Big or small, every contribution matters.

Donations to the Afton Historical Museum can be made through GiveMN by visiting:

https://www.givemn.org/

Thank you for your continued support, we can't do it without YOU!

For more information about Afton's wonderful Holiday in the Village event:

https://aftonholiday.weebly.com/

Afton Historical Museum
3165 St. Croix Trail S. (P.O.Box 178)
Afton, MN 55001
651-436-3500

aftonhistoricalmuseum.com

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11/05/2025

Calling All Bakers, Farm Stands & Holiday Food Enthusiasts!

Please support the Afton Museum's beloved annual bake sale fundraiser by donating baked goods for Friday, Dec 5, 2025, during Holiday in the Village.

For questions and Baked Goods Drop-Off information email: [email protected] or call 651-436-3500.

Baked goods can be purchased at the Museum on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 5:00p.m. - 9:00p.m., while they last, during Afton’s wonderful Holiday in the Village Event. For more information on this event, go to: https://aftonholiday.weebly.com .

AFTON VILLAGE HOLIDAY

11/05/2025

The Museum's Annual GiveMN Fundraising campaign has begun! Please consider the Afton Museum in your end-of-year charitable giving. Contributions may be made through GiveMN by using the address below THANK YOU!

11/03/2025

Afton Historical Museum Holiday event
Fri Dec 5th, 5pm-9pm
Complimentary Cider, Wine & Water,
Popcorn, Bonfire, Bake Sale,
Basket Raffle & Holiday Vendors