New Richland Area Historical Society

08/09/2026

The Brandvold Bus - Gay Brandvold drove workers to E.F. Johnson in the early 1940's. We have a few names, but let us know if you recognize others. Thanks!

07/29/2026

Town baseball team - some names but not all. Please let us know if you add names or a year! Thanks.

07/20/2026

Thank you to the New Richland Farm & City Days Committee for selecting the Historical Society as this year's Grand Marshal of the parade! We were honored to receive this recognition and had a wonderful time riding in the parade in a snazzy convertible!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to explore, share stories, ask questions, and learn more about our community's rich history. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again.

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07/17/2026

Hope to see you tomorrow!! 9A-4P. Stop in, check out our cool stuff and enjoy the air conditioning!

07/17/2026

A few of our displays (including the 1976 NRH Class C State Champion team).

07/17/2026

It all started with a desk.

The desk originally stood in the depot in New Richland. When it was no longer needed there, it found a new home at Bruzek Hardware (pictured). After Tom Bruzek passed away and the contents of the store were sold at auction, the desk left New Richland.

In 2001, thanks to a loan from the State Bank of New Richland, the desk was purchased and returned home. That purchase marked the beginning of the New Richland Historical Society. Today, we continue to preserve our community's history while being housed in the historic Hotel Washburn. (Now the New Richland Area Food Shelf building)

Over the years, we have been fortunate to receive countless artifacts, photographs, and documents that help preserve the rich history of New Richland.

Stop by during Farm & City Days! Saturday 9A-4P Sunday 11A-1P

See how we are working to preserve our community's heritage and ensure that New Richland's local history is remembered for generations to come.

07/11/2026

We will have a special display to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Vista Covenant Church in New Richland. This is a photo of the first church. The picture was taken in 1878.

07/09/2026

Join us during Farm & City Days as we celebrate 25 years of preserving and sharing the history of our community!

Enjoy a trip down memory lane, and help us celebrate this special milestone.

📅 Open House Hours
🗓️ Saturday, July 18: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
🗓️ Sunday, July 19: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Whether you've visited before or it's your first time, we'd love to welcome you. Bring your family and friends and celebrate New Richland's rich history with us!

07/07/2026

We will be open during Farm and City Days!
Saturday (July 18) 9AM - 4PM
Sunday (July 19) 11AM - 1PM
Hope you can stop in and help us celebrate our 25th anniversary!
We have surprises for you!!
It started in 2001 with the purchase of a desk from the New Richland Depot. The desk (pictured) had been at Bruzek Hardware until it closed. A series of events and determination brought it home. More on that later!

We are grateful for the support we receive and for all the wonderful donations that allow us to continue. See you soon!!

07/04/2026

The NRHS band entertaining at St. Olaf Lake in 1954 (?). Mr. Nichols is the director. Look closely and you will see the Horn Inn float in the background. Perhaps it was a 4th of July celebration??Also picture of the float in a parade in New Richland in front of he State Bank of NR. Lorraine Babcock played the calliope.