Rice County Historical Society – Rice County, Minnesota

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Since 1926, the Rice County Historical Society has grown from a small office in the County Courthouse to managing 8 historic buildings and a collection of over 120,000 items. We are dedicate to helping preserve the history and culture of the peoples of Rice County.

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December 6th, 4-6pm

RCHS Museum Admission

Adults: $5

Seniors & Children 6+: $3

Veterans, Active Military and Families, and Members: Free

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Big Church, Small Town

Big Church, Small Town This article is from the 2013 edition of the RCHS Winter Newsletter. RCHS is working to share more of our content digitally. In the small, unincorporated community of Veseli, there is a magnificent Catholic church. The…
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Big Church, Small Town

Big Church, Small Town This article is from the 2013 edition of the RCHS Winter Newsletter. RCHS is working to share more of our content…
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85th Anniversary of The Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940

85th Anniversary of The Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940   On Monday, November 11, 1940, a sudden and violent blizzard swept across the Upper Midwest, claiming…
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“Climbing Your Family Tree: How to Start Your Genealogy” with Dave Nichols

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6pm at the RCHS Museum Have you ever wanted to start your genealogy but didn’t know how? What should you…
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Discover, Collect, Preserve, and Share!

RCHS Museum Admission

Museum Hours

Our Blogs

Our Recent News & Blogs

Big Church, Small Town

Big Church, Small Town

85th Anniversary of The Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940

“Climbing Your Family Tree: How to Start Your Genealogy” with Dave Nichols