The Blue Earth County Historical Society (BECHS) is a non-profit, member supported organization in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. The Society, founded in 1901, operates the Heritage Center Museum, Research Center and Museum Store as well as the Historic R.D. Hubbard House in Mankato, MN. Blue Earth County's past and present landscape include major waterways like the Minnesota and Blue Earth Rivers, abundant agricultural land with a foundation set on the limestone industry as witnessed in the three photos in our header. Visit us today to learn more about the rich heritage of Blue Earth County, MN.
Thank you to all who helped and participated in Surrounded by History! It was a great success!
Here are the slides from Dr. Jim Gibson's Keynote Address, (please note this is a large file and make take a few minutes to download.)
This is only a short clip of what Dr. Gibson's speech. To see the full video, visit the Heritage Center.
Mankato Baltics
Mankato Baltics base ball team, Mankato, Minnesota 1889
Vernon Center
Dedication of the Opera House in Vernon Center May 17, 1911
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