Join the Steele County Historical Society (SCHS) for an exciting day on an escorted Mystery Bus Tour. On Friday, April 12 the bus will depart from the Steele County History Center at 7:30 AM and return at approximately 4:30 PM. 

A valid state photo ID or passport is req...

When you first walked into Katherine Ott’s apartment it seemed like any other home. It had two overstuffed rocking chairs, a couch covered with a handmade afghan and shelves filled with greeting cards. But there is one thing that was different. In the corner the one fa...

Steele County Historical Society (SCHS) will host a fundraising event featuring Garrison Keillor on Thursday, March 28, 7:30 pm at the Steele County Historical Society.  In addition to Garrison’s performance there will be a Meet & Greet. Guests will get time with Mr. K...

'Beannachtam na Feile Padraig!' Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with SCHS and Minneapolis’s Romantica, led by Irishman Ben Kyle.  Romantica will be performing at the Steele County History Center on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 16, 7:00 PM, 1700 Austin Road, Owatonna....

The Steele County Historical Society (SCHS) invites all to participate in Christmas in the Village on Friday, November 30 from 4:30-8:00 PM and Saturday, December 1 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Steele County Historical Society campus—Village of Yesteryear, 1448 Austi...