Dassel Area Historical Society and History Museum

08/23/2024

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07/30/2024

The boys are back! Crow River String Band, a long time local favorite will be at the History Center on Saturday, August 17, at 7:00 pm. Ticket are $10 and available at the History Center.

07/12/2024

He is back. Jerry Nelson, composer and musician is returning to the Dassel History Center, Friday, August 2, at 7:00 pm. Internationally renowned musician Jerry Nelson started playing piano at age seven, was the church pianist by age 10, and later made a quantum leap to recording with the LOndon Orchestra. Jerry uses music to rekindle joy and inspire hope and brings a wealth of experience to his return concert. Admission $10. Advance tickets available at the History Center.

07/12/2024

Come and enjoy the music of Airborne Attraction, a local band made up of talented musicians Zach Minkin, Eliana Tagarro, Same Gedde, Charlie and Soren Bortnem. The event is Tuesday, July 23, 6:00 pm at the Dassel History Center. Enjoy their original arrangements of classic tunes by Bill Withers, Elton John, The Beatles, the Charlie Daniels Band and more. $5 admission fee.

07/12/2024

Don't miss Water Works: Lakes, Streams, Rivers and Seas. Now through July everyone can view the stunning art inspired by the changing beauty of water from the collection of Kurt and Paula Meyer. Kurt will share their love for art and reflect on the current display during a presentation on Saturday, July 20 at 10 am at the History Center. Free admission.

07/03/2024

Check out our website to view the full schedule of events: https://www.cokatocorncarnival.com/

07/03/2024

06/30/2024

Wedding photo, Anna Lewerenz and Albert Zeppelin in 1899. From the Phyllis Carlson collection.

06/29/2024

NEW EXHIBIT "Capturing Cokato: The Legacy of the Akerlund Photography Studio" OPENS JULY 1ST:
Since it was built in the late 1890s, the Gust Akerlund Photography Studio has been used as a place to photograph the people of Cokato. Named after its main proprietor, photographer Gust Akerlund, the studio is now a national register site, complete with Akerlund's original equipment, furniture, and negative collection. In 2024, the City of Cokato was awarded a $117,001 Minnesota History and Cultural Heritage (Legacy) grant for the rehabilitation of the studio. The grant was funded by the people by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society. Until this project is completed, the studio will remain closed to the public. The new exhibit will provide a look into the studio's rich history and the early 1900's photography process. Some of Akerlund's equipment, photos and furniture will also be on display.

The exhibit "Capturing Cokato" opens July 1st at the Cokato Museum. The museum is FREE and open to the public. Hours are Tues-Sat from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More information about the Cokato Museum and Gust Akerlund Studio can be found at www.cokatomuseum.org.

06/27/2024

We don't have much flooding here, mostly wet basements. But that has not always been the case!
This is a photo of of the spring flooding at Swan Lake in 1951, the Bill Calire (?) barn.