Mower County Historical Society

The Mower County Historical Society was founded in 1947 by a group of 52 men and women. Today it has grown to over 620 members across the United States as well as Japan and Canada! The mission of the Mower County Historical Society is to discover, collect, preserve, and share the history of Mower County. In over 75 years of existence, the historical society has grown from just one building to more than twenty buildings and exhibits at our main location in Austin, MN. Over 20,000 visitors annually attend our Open House during the Mower County Fair and other programs through out the year.  In addition we manage the GAR Hall and the Grand Meadow Chert Quarry/Wahni Yukan trail, both located in Grand Meadow. Our locations are kept open through memberships, sponsorship campaigns, donations, and continuous fundraising. By donating to the Mower County Historical Society, you will be able to help fund programs that tell the story of Mower County but also engage visitors.

Please consider supporting the preservation of Mower County's history by making a donation to our organization today!