History Center of Olmsted County

A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us for our BBQ on the Farmstead event! Whether you came out to enjoy the delicious food, support our mission, or just take in the beautiful summer day with great music and friends, you made the event an absolute success.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible sponsors, vendors, and dedicated participants. Events like this simply aren’t possible without your generous support and hard work behind the scenes!

Be sure to join us July 1st for America's Birthday Bash on the Farmstead. Learn more at olmstedhistory.com/events

For over four decades, Rochesterfest has been bringing our community together to celebrate the rich history, culture, and spirit of Med City. Grab your official Rochesterfest Button, the proceeds directly support all the family-friendly events and live music throughout the week, and it also unlocks exclusive Button Bargains all over town such as 20% off at the History Center gift shop!
Be sure to visit Tuesday through Saturday 9am - 5pm.

Learn about Farm to Kids with Local FEAST editor Marlene Petersen. During this special presentation on June 23rd at 7pm. You’ll learn about her upcoming children's book, Veggie Santa, inspired by a real-life program that’s getting healthy food from MN farms to its youngest eaters, all while eating cupcakes and veggies!

FREE admission, all ages welcome!

Be sure to stop into the History Center while you are here for our FREE Summer Admission thanks to Think Mutual Bank and watch our website for all the latest events and information olmstedhistory.com/events.

Happy Father's Day!
The "little" country doctor was the man who had big dreams in England and achieved many of them and more right here in Rochester. Born May 31, 1819, to James and Ann Mayo in Manchester England, William Worral Mayo was an explorer, tailor, farmer, editor, politician, riverboat operator, veterinarian, doctor and of course, father of the Mayo Brothers.

We appreciate everyone out at BBQ on the Farmstead, but because of the great turnout supporting the History Center, we are unfortunately out of BBQ. Great times, great music and great friends are still widely available!!

Planning your trip to the BBQ on the Farmstead today? Make it a full day of history! Before you head over to the farmstead, stop by the museum and enjoy FREE admission, courtesy of Think Mutual Bank, they are sponsoring FREE admission in June and July. The museum closes at 4:00 PM today, so be sure to come by early to explore before the BBQ kicks off! See you soon!

Today is the day!! After the 38th Annual Olmsted County Breakfast on the Farm from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Bryan DeCook & Sons Farms, be sure to take in BBQ on the Farmstead at the George Stoppel Farmstead from 4pm to 7pm where we will have the Farmers Market Ramblers & Prairie Strings Band, Flapdoodles Ice Cream and pulled pork and chicken (while supplies last) for purchase from SMOAK BBQ, cave and barn tours and so much more! Admission is FREE, NO vegan option available this year.

Another food truck is rolling into our America’s 250th Birthday Bash!
We are thrilled to announce that Espadin Food Truck will be joining us at the George Stoppel Farmstead on July 1st for Bingo, trivia and more!
Welcome to the Espadin Experience!
Brothers and chefs with a goal to bring an elevated latin food experience to Rochester. Join us as we bring you a taste of that experience.
Learn more about this amazing event at olmstedhistory.com/events

Attention community members, please take note of some upcoming changes to our regular operating hours over the next few weeks. The History Center of Olmsted County will be closing early at 4:00 PM on Saturday, June 20th for our BBQ on the Farmstead event, and again at noon on Saturday, June 27th so that our team may participate in the Rochesterfest parade. Additionally, we will be closed all day on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We encourage you to check our website often for any rare, updated closings or further schedule adjustments.
Be sure to stop in during regular open hours in June and July for FREE admission to the museum sponsored by Think Mutual Bank.