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Preserving history of the area
Through its archives , exhibits and resources , Carver County history comes alive at the Carver County Historical Society , whose mission is “ To collect , preserve , and interpret the history of Carver County .”
The Carver County Historical Society is located at 555 West First Street in Waconia , across the street from Bayview Elementary School and a few blocks away from the Carver County Fairgrounds . You can ’ t miss the building — it ’ s the one with the tank sitting out front .
Established in 1940 , the Carver County Historical Society is a private , not-for-profit organization whose museum was expanded in 1998 to better serve the public . The museum houses five local history exhibits , a veterans ’ exhibit and a local history and genealogy library . There is no charge to visit the museum or library .
The Carver County Historical Society has all sorts of records and materials pertaining to Carver County , including a substantial online newspaper index . In addition to the museum and library , the Carver County Historical Society offers a variety of educational and enjoyable programming for children and adults .
This programming includes tours , exhibits , special events , presentations , classes , and offsite activities . To learn more , contact ( 952 ) 442-4234 , email historical @ co . carver . mn . us or visit www . carvercountyhistoricalsociety . org .
WACONIA HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
Since its inception in 1983 , the Waconia Heritage Association works to “ discover and memorialize the heritage and history of the area .” Visit city hall for a walking tour of Waconia brochure . The group meets from 1 to 3 p . m . on the first Wednesday of the month at city hall . To learn more , contact Mary Happ at ( 952 ) 442-2570 .
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