The Victorian Gothic church was built in 1876 and features Italian stained-glass windows made about 1715. Two floors of historical exhibits include displays about the Wilder family and Richard Sears as well as an old-time country store, an 1874 fire wagon and religious relics. The 1866 Wasburn-Zittleman House is on the grounds and is furnished in period. Guided tours are offered. Open daily 10am-4:30pm, Memorial Day-Labor Day; Saturday & Sunday 10am-4:30pm the day after Labor Day-October 31.
Location:
221 W Courtland St, Spring Valley Minnesota 55975
Telephone
507-346-7659
Other History nearby:
(Spillville) Bily Clocks Museum
(Winona) Bunnell House
(Albert Lea) Freeborn County Historical Museum
(Spring Valley) Methodist Church Museum
(Rochester) Olmsted County History Center
(Trempealeau) Perrot State Park Archaeological Site
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01/10 Coming to The Spring Valley 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.
DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival Dubuque IA May17-19 DubuqueFest's juried fine art fair features the work of over 70 artists and artisans from throughout the region offering the very best in fine art and fine craft. Meet the artists, learn about their process, and invest in hand-crafted pieces.
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!
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