Current Steele County Historical Society Exhibits
Why do we create exhibits and what is our process?
Preserving history is at the heart of our mission, but sharing it with the community is just as important. Through rotating exhibits in our Exhibition Hall and throughout the History Center, we bring local history to life for the public.
Have an idea for a future exhibit? We’d love to hear it! Contact the History Center at 507-475-2546 and share your thoughts.
Land, Air, Water: Celebrating Conservation & Preservation in Steele County
The Owatonna Izaak Walton League will be celebrating 100 years of service, and the Steele County Soil and Water Conservation District will be celebrating 80 years of operation. Come learn about local conservation and preservation projects. There will be interactive displays for the whole family. SCHS is partnering with area Native American historian Jeff Jarvis to create original illustrations and panels sharing the Steele County Wahpekute Dakota history.
The Native Wahpekute exhibit will be featured in the 2026 main exhibit Land, Air, Water. It will then become a standalone exhibit.
Target Audience: All ages.
Location: Main Exhibit Hall
Display Schedule: February-December 2026
