Media
WWII Veteran Richard Staub Interview
101-year-old veteran Richard Staub was interviewed on September 19th, 2024, by Tom Gall at the West Concord Historical Society Museum about his WWII experiences. The program was a cooperative effort of the WCHS and the Dodge County Historical Society and sponsored by Thrivent.
Story maps
Interactive story-telling tool giving a closer look on historic topics.
Wasioja Seminary Ruins Stabilization
The State of Minnesota, in accordance with the Minnesota Laws of 2023, Chapter 72, Article II, Section 11, has allocated $2.1 million from the General Fund to the Minnesota Historical Society. This grant will be provided to Dodge County for the purpose of completing the stabilization work on the Wasioja Seminary Ruins.
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Historic Mantorville
Walking Tour
Take a virtual walking tour through one of SE Minnesota's most historic towns!
History of Wasioja
Dive into the history of how the Seminary, Civil War, and train system impacted this frontier village!
