Embark on a Journey Through the Past
Announcement
The Minnesota City Historical Association will meet Saturday, June 21, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Historic First Baptist Church building, 140 Mill Street in Minnesota City. Winona County Recorder Bob Bambenek will present an update on real estate sales and other items of interest to the community and its history. All are welcome at this special discussion.
Minnesota City children celebrating a birthday party in 1931. Photo taken from the cemetery hill and shows 1931 era Minnesota City in the background.
Also recently posted-photo of Martin's Shoe Repair store and Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway map.
Historical articles and photos posted here are also posted on the Minnesota City Historical Association Facebook page "Minnesota City History and Friends".
Minnesota City History
Mission Statement
"Minnesota City: A Past that we honor; A present that we give meaning; a Future that we build together"
Organized to foster appreciation and understanding of the history--the people, the places, the events--of Minnesota City and the area. Following the successful Sesquicentennial Celebration of Minnesota City in May, 2002, numerous citizens drafted a MCHA Mission Statement. A few of its highlights include:
- Researching community heritage & artifacts from pioneer days to the present, for programs, displays and events
- Marking places of historic interest
- Collecting archeological materials and papers relevant to the area's history
Minnesota City Historical Association Meetings:
Held 2nd Saturday of each month 9:30 am at City Hall, 149 Mill Street, Minnesota City from November to May. Meetings are held at the Historical First Baptist Church building, 140 Mill Street, from May to November.
Contact
MCHA P.O. Box 21 Minnesota City, MN 55959