Events

Events

Syttende Mai

Saturday May 16th

Celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day – Free fun for the whole family

12:30 pm Opening Ceremony

1pm-4pm 

Village of Yesteryear & History Center 

1700 Austin Road, Owatonna MN

  • Learn Norwegian phrases
  • Sing Norwegian songs
  • Try Norwegian crafts
  • Hunt for a medallion
  • Play games
  • Purchase items at the face cake and bake sale

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 15-19th, 2026

Every year the Dodge County Historical Society presents displays at the Log Cabin. 

Christmas In Wasioja

Admission: Free 

Where: Wasioja Creamery, 20865 602nd St Dodge Center, Minnesota 55927

When: 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.

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!