Itasca Rock Garden

05/06/2026

We’re getting ready for summer at the Itasca Rock Garden! Daily summer hours will be 10am-7pm from May 15 - Sept 15. Plan your visit!

10/01/2025

09/16/2025

We have closed for the season. This allows us to do the maintenance on all sculptures before temps drop below 50.

09/05/2025

Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with us!

Join us on September 18 at the Moose Lodge from 5:00 to 6:30 PM for a delicious cheeseburger and a chance to support local history! 🍔 Your $12 ticket helps fund the History Center’s initiatives while you enjoy a tasty treat. Let's come together as a community to celebrate both great food and our rich history!

09/03/2025

Bring autumn to your home with a stunning mum!

We are thrilled to partner with Hilltop Greenhouse and Farm to offer beautiful 9" potted mums for just $20! 🌼 Get ready to brighten your home this fall with these vibrant blooms, available for pick up in mid-September at the History Center.

Hurry, supplies are limited! Stop by to pay at the History Center of Freeborn County or use Venmo to secure yours today.

09/02/2025

🌸 “The Garden You Won’t Believe Exists in Albert Lea” 🌸

The Itasca Rock Garden is truly a hidden beauty filled with handcrafted stonework, colorful flowers, and peaceful paths. It’s worth visiting because it blends creativity with nature in a way that feels magical, making it perfect for reflection, photography, or a quiet escape. 🌿

👉 More details: https://www.fchmmn.org/about-2

08/29/2025

Are you looking for THE spot to propose? The heart grotto at the Itasca Rock Garden might be the perfect spot.

08/20/2025

Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with us at the Moose Lodge!

Join us on September 18 at the Moose Lodge from 5:00 to 6:30 PM for a delicious cheeseburger and a chance to support local history! 🍔 Your $12 ticket helps fund the History Center’s initiatives while you enjoy a tasty treat. Let's come together as a community to celebrate both great food and our rich history!

08/04/2025

The gardens are looking amazing. Our volunteers have gone above and beyond and we are so grateful. We are still in need of a few more gardeners and weeders. If you are interested let us know.