Events
Community History chats
Come have chat with the Dodge County Historical Society and tell us what you know about the history of your community. We hope to have good conversation and share history with each other.
Claremont History Chat
Next chat TBD
Hayfield History Chat
Next chat TBD
Check our facebook for updates on upcoming history chats!
2026 Board meetings
Jan. 23rd at the Kasson Library
Feb. 20th at the Kasson Library
Mar. 20th at the Kasson Library
April xx Annual Meeting, TBD
May 15th at the museum – 1:00pm
June 19th at the museum – 1:00pm
July 17th at the Log Cabin – 6:30pm
Aug. 21st at the museum – 1:00pm
Sept. 18th at the museum – 1:00pm
Oct. 16th at the museum – 1:00pm
Nov. 20th at the museum – 1:00pm
Dec. 18th at the Kasson Library – 1:00pm
Wasioja Archeology Survey Results - Sept 19th
Join archaeologist Jeremy Nienow, from Nienow Cultural Consultants, as he discusses recent archaeological efforts related to the Wasioja Seminary ruins and the surrounding Public Square. Dr. Nienow will discuss the reasons for the survey and share their results as well as images from the public investigation. Jeremy will also leave plenty of time for questions and discussion.
Jeremy Nienow of Nienow Cultural Consultants will be giving a public presentation on the findings from the Wasioja Town Square Archaeology Survey from 1:30-2:30 on September 19th in the Dodge County Commissioner’s meeting room (Conference Room B) in Mantorville.
Dodge County Fair
Admission: Free
Where: Dodge County Fairgrounds near Kasson
When: July 16-20th, 2025
There will be a new display, new “Mans Beer T-shirts”
Model T Ford Club
Admission: Free
Where: Wasioja
When: July 25, 2025
More info: https://44554750.hs-sites-na2.com/mtfci-tour-2025
Christmas In Wasioja
Admission: Free
Where: Wasioja Creamery, 20865 602nd St Dodge Center, Minnesota 55927
When: Every second weekend in December
What: The Wasioja Creamery will be festively decorated. An old-fashioned sleigh will be set up for a photo opportunity. A follow-up candlelight service will be held at the Wasioja Church at 6 PM
*Light refreshments will be served at the creamery.
