This is a collection of original buildings and replicas that depict 19th-century life in Freeborn County. An early log cabin, renovated and completely furnished, is joined by a general store, one-room schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, bank, train depot and other structures complete with period furnishings and equipment. The main museum houses exhibits and library. Guided tours are available by appointment. Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday & Sunday 1-5pm, May-September; Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm the rest of the year.
Location:
1031 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea Minnesota 56007
Telephone
507-373-8003
Other History nearby:
(Albert Lea) Freeborn County Historical Museum
(Blue Earth) James B Wakefield House Museum
(Spring Valley) Methodist Church Museum
(Rochester) Olmsted County History Center
(Mantorville) Restoration House
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01/10 Coming to The Albert Lea area
Minnesota Alpaca Festival Owatonna MN April13-14 The halter show has over 500 alpacas in the most astonishing array of colors. Award winning fleece will be on display throughout the weekend! This is also a shopping extravaganza.
Scott-Carver Thresher's Annual Swap Meet Jordan MN May4-5 Antique car, tractor, farm equipment and machinery for consignment and auction.
Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival Lake Elmo MN May10-12 Shepherd’s Harvest Festival is an opportunity for rural and urban people to meet and share information about sheep and sheep products and other fiber-producing animals.
North Iowa Band Festival Mason City IA May23-27 The event is the largest free marching band competition in the Midwest. The mission of the North Iowa Band Festival is to provide a weekend of wholesome family entertainment at little or no cost to the family; to promote and celebrate the rich musical heritage of North Iowa; and to provide an atmosphere which showcases young musicians who are becoming a part of that heritage. It features Carnival, Concessions, Marketplace, Car Show, Arts and Craft exhibits.
Rhubarb Festival Lanesboro MN June1 Taste such delicious rhubarb delights as pies, crisps, cakes, soups, chutneys, chili, jams, ketchup, leathers, drinks and more. Be the judge of the best of everything rhubarb. After tasting your favorites, vote. Winners of Peoples Choice Awards win great prizes!
My Waterloo Days Festival Waterloo IA May30-June12 My Waterloo Days is a community-wide, annual festival organized by volunteers to showcase and celebrate Waterloo's cultural and recreational opportunities.
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