Mower County Historical Society

09/26/2026

We are here and ready to celebrate Fall - even if Mother Nature is feeling a bit weepy about it. Stop out and pick up a few baked goods, take in a few activities, and enjoy a sloppy joe lunch! All proceeds support the historical society and we appreciate your support! We'll see you soon!

09/21/2026

Join us on Thursday for Lunchbox History!

Wendy Larson will explore Austin’s musical history and a 1976 Bicentennial concert at the Mower County Historical Society’s next free Lunchbox History presentat...

09/03/2026

Do you have your RAFFLE Tickets for Christmas in the County? Tickets are only $2 each for your chance to win this beautiful "Semiquincentennial Quilt of Stars" along with several other prizes. MCHS Board Members have tickets to sell a OR stop my the office to purchase your tickets. Drawing will take place at 3pm on Saturday, December 12, 2026 during our Annual Christmas in the County Event in the Pioneer Building. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society!

Thank you Virginia Bissen for making such a beautiful keepsake in honor of our nation's 250th Birthday!

09/01/2026

👀 Check it out!
🇺🇸If you missed "Centennial Celebrations" at the fair, you have another chance to see it! Part of the exhibit will be on display at the library throughout the month of September.
🎆 Thanks to for letting us take over their case for the month. We're celebrating the semiquincentennial for a little bit longer...

08/28/2026

Join MCHS at the Artworks Festival on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Gertrude Ellis Skinner will be making a "special appearance" around 9:30AM, just sayin! Dean Ulland will also be joining us on the Authors Stage at 11:00AM. See you at the festival.

08/27/2026

Join us for Lunchbox History today! 12pm - bring a lunch and a friend!

08/26/2026

It's almost time for Lunchbox History. Please join us on Thursday at Noon!

Mower County Historical Society’s free Lunchbox History event Thursday will explore flags in its collection, including the county’s unofficial courthouse flag.

08/18/2026

❓We asked Fair visitors what we should put in a time capsule for the Semiquincentennial. Here's what they suggested!

😄What do you think? Good ideas or back to the drawing board?

08/17/2026

🎉Woohoo!

🚗Fair parking at the Mower County Historical Society is one of our annual fundraisers. 2026 was a record-breaking year! Thank you! Our parking proceeds stay right at the historical society and support our operations and mission to discover, collect, share, and preserve Mower County history.

🖐A major thank you to our parking volunteers and everyone in the community who supported us this week at the Fair. We appreciate you!

🧐Stay tuned to our social media pages for more updates from Fair Week and upcoming events like the Fall harvest Celebration and Christmas in the County!

08/14/2026

Curious about our new exhibit, Centennial Celebrations, but don't know where to go? Have no fear! Follow this 5-step guide and you'll be enjoying the cool Pioneer Building in no time!