Brown County Historical Society Museum
Summer Hours
Monday - Friday 10:00am-4:00pm Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm
Research Library Hours
Monday - Friday 10:00am-4:00pm* Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm
*Research Library will be closed over lunch hour 12:00-1:00pm
Research Library Charges
Visiting the Research Library in Person:
$3.00 admission charge, includes touring the museum
OR -
$20.00 fee for answering research letters with a limit of 1 hour or research per letter.
Copies - 25 cents per page
Other Happenings at the BCHS?
NEW - Artist of the Dakota War- Art of Remembering
"Art Reflective of the Time Created"
This series of nine I-Podcasts was created by Dan Hoisington for the Brown County Historical Society with a grant provided by The Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council. Click on the titles below to view each I-podcast.
The Attack on New Ulm by Anton Gag
Defenders Monument by the Bronze Monumental Company
Defense of New Ulm by Alexander Schwendinger
First Battle of New Ulm by Anton Gag
Milford State Monument by Perkins & Kratzert Monument Company
The Battle of New Ulm by Frank Stengel
Funding by the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council was provided by a grant from the MN Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment.
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Le Sueur Tigers
150 Years - 1862-2012
As a consequence of the dangerous events taking place in New Ulm and the surrounding areas, messengers were sent out to neighboring communities requesting assistance.
Among those responding were nearly 150 men from Le Sueur County. They named themselves the Le Sueur Tigers and formed into two companies.
Both companies were present for the big battle in New Ulm on August 23rd. It was a very closely fought affair, with the outcome hanging in the balance.
But the Tigers and other militia unites fought with great bravery and valor. They were successful in defending the town, but at a high cost. About 30 were killed, including six Tigers. Many others had serious wounds.
Now, the people in Le Sueur and others of us who are interested in the Le Sueur Tigers are planning to erect a historical marker in their honor.
Please mark your calendars for Sunday, August 19th at 2 o'clock in the afternoon in the city park, just north of the Mayo House on Main Street.
2012 150th Commemoration
of the U. S.-Dakota War Events
Click Here for a pdf copy of the calendar.
Please note the calendar changes periodically as we finalize the schedules and time.
Check back often.
Tickets will also be required for various events.
We will let you know when those become available.
Order 150th Commemoration Event Tickets TODAY!
Tickets Required
Bus Tours
Walking Tours
Theatre
Free Events
All Speakers
Round Table
Symposiums
Video Presentations
Marker & Monument Dedications
3rd Floor Exhibit Opening (Friday August 25th)
Postage Cancellation
Afternoon with the Authors
Author Book Signings
Pioneer Cemetery Program
Pioneer Cemetery Tours
Thunder in the Valley New Ulm Battery Program
For events that take place at Turner Halle, there will be food and beverage available for purchase.
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The Brown County Historical Society has several projects they are working on including the 3rd floor exhibit renovation. Your donations are always welcome.
Click Here to order your tickets online. Credit cards accepted.
You may also purchase tickets at the
BCHS - 2 No. Broadway St. New Ulm.
Check or cash only.
PLEASE NOTE:
The books "Dakota Trials" and "Eight Days in August" are still in publication.
We will post it on the website when they are available.
You will be able to purchase these books online in our BCHS Store or at the BCHS Museum.
Thank You
New Books at the BCHS
Dakota Dawn - by Gregory F. Michno
The decisive First week of the Sioux Uprising, August 17-24, 1862. 442 pages. $32.95
Swords into Plowshares - Minnesota's POW Camps during World War II by Dean B Simmons. 235 pages, $23.95.
Dogs in the Hot Moon - Lt. T.J. Sheeham and the Great Sioux Uprising of 1862. by Michael Sheehan. 265 pages $16.95.
Three Gay Tales from Grimm
by Wanda Gag. $14.95.
The Soul of the Indian by Charles Eastman. $10.95.
From the Deep Woods to Civilization by Charles Eastman. $14.95
Women of the Northern Plains by Barbara Handy-Marchello. $18.95.
Dakota Life in the Upper Midwest by Samuel Pond. $15.95
Calling This Place Home by Joan Jensen. $34.95.
Birch Coulee by John Christgau. $16.95.
Alexander Ramsey's Words of War by Corinne L. Monjeau-Marz. $5.00.
Recollections and Memories of August 17th, 1862: The Day Before the Dakota War by Corinne L. Monjeau-Marz $6.99.
Click Here to go to the BCHS Online Store to order today!
BCHS Members receive a 15% discount on book sales.
Visit our new website devoted to the 150th Anniversary of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862.
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