Steele County Historical Society

10/13/2026

🍂 Join us for the Steele County Historical Society Annual Meeting & Dinner! 🍂

Celebrate the history of Steele County with friends, fellow history enthusiasts, and SCHS members at our annual gathering!

📅 Thursday, November 5
🕔 5:00 PM Social | 5:30 PM Dinner
📍 Torey’s Restaurant & Bar
208 North Cedar Ave., Owatonna

🍽️ Dinner Entrée Choices:
• Smoked pork chop
• Western chicken
Served with potato, green beans, tossed salad, and dessert.

💰 $25 for members | $35 for non-members

📞 Reservations are required by October 29:
507-451-1420

Come enjoy a delicious dinner, connect with fellow SCHS supporters, and celebrate another year of preserving, educating, and inspiring through Steele County history!

🍁 We hope to see you there! 🍁

10/12/2026

The Steele County Historical Society is seeking old shirts for a children's activity during our Christmas in the Village program. Please drop off your donation by October 27th at the History Center located at 1700 Austin Road, Owatonna, Minnesota.

10/08/2026

👻 Are you brave enough to hear the scariest stories of Steele County? 👻

Join the Steele County Historical Society for Village Fright Night—an evening of spooky storytelling, local history, and intrigue!

📅 Saturday, October 24
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Village of Yesteryear
1448 Austin Rd, Owatonna, MN

Come enjoy an evening of spooky story-telling and intrigue as we uncover some of the scariest stories from Steele County. You never know what you might hear—or what might be lurking in the shadows. 👀

🎃 FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
🍬 No candy will be distributed!

Bring your curiosity, your courage, and maybe a friend who isn't afraid of a good ghost story.

Will you dare to join us?

10/06/2026

🩸🔎 THE 8TH & 10TH ARE FULL — BUT WE’VE ADDED A THIRD SESSION! 🔎🩸

The curious case just got a little more mysterious…

Our October 8th and October 10th sessions are officially SOLD OUT! 🎟️🔒 But don’t worry — due to popular demand, we’ve opened ONE MORE SESSION of The Curious Case of the Murdered Mink Farmer!

📅 NEW SESSION: October 17th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Dunnell House — 1448 Austin Road

Gather your fellow sleuths, enjoy a delicious dinner, uncover the clues, and see if you can solve the case before dessert! 🕵️‍♀️🔍

🍽️ Menu: Pork Pot Roast • Glazed Carrots • Baked Potato • Dinner Roll • Chocolate Cake with Raspberries

🎟️ Tickets: Members $40 | Non-Members $50

The first two sessions filled up — so don’t wait to claim your seat for October 17th!

🩸 RSVP by October 12th
🔎 Can you solve the case before dessert?

09/25/2026

09/24/2026

🩸🔎 THE 8TH & 10TH ARE FULL — BUT WE’VE ADDED A THIRD SESSION! 🔎🩸

The curious case just got a little more mysterious…

Our October 8th and October 10th sessions are officially SOLD OUT! 🎟️🔒 But don’t worry — due to popular demand, we’ve opened ONE MORE SESSION of The Curious Case of the Murdered Mink Farmer!

📅 NEW SESSION: October 17th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Dunnell House — 1448 Austin Road

Gather your fellow sleuths, enjoy a delicious dinner, uncover the clues, and see if you can solve the case before dessert! 🕵️‍♀️🔍

🍽️ Menu: Pork Pot Roast • Glazed Carrots • Baked Potato • Dinner Roll • Chocolate Cake with Raspberries

🎟️ Tickets: Members $40 | Non-Members $50

The first two sessions filled up — so don’t wait to claim your seat for October 17th!

🩸 RSVP by October 1st
🔎 Can you solve the case before dessert?