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SUMMARY:Popcorn Wagon
DESCRIPTION:A part of local history since 1914\, the wagon was purchased by the Brown County Historical Society in 2002 and restored to its original appearance. The wagon is now operated by a team of volunteers with all proceeds from the sales of freshly popped corn\, various soft drinks\, and bottled water benefitting the Historical Society’s mission and programs.
URL:https://www.browncountyhistorymn.org/event/popcorn-wagon-51/
CATEGORIES:1914 Popcorn Wagon
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SUMMARY:Book Signing with Author Dan Groebner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Book Signing with Dan Groebner\, author of “Good to Be a Musician: Community Bands in New Ulm” \nSaturday\, October 10th from 11 am to 2 pm \nFriday\, November 27th from 11 am to 2 pm \nat the BCHS Museum
URL:https://www.browncountyhistorymn.org/event/book-signing-with-author-dan-groebner/
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SUMMARY:Lunch and a Bite of History: New Ulm in the 1860s and 70s: Following the Paper Trail
DESCRIPTION:Lunch and a Bite of History \nwith Guest Speaker Kathleen Backer presenting “New Ulm in the 1860s and 70s: Following the Paper Trail” \nThe presentation will examine the paper trails of the pioneers of New Ulm. Documents tell the story of who\, when\, where and how. Learn about local history from depredation claims\, wills\, deeds\, census records\, journals\, photographs and more. \nThursday\, October 15th at 12 pm in the BCHS Annex \nFree Admission – Reservations Required \nTo reserve your spot\, contact the BCHS at 507-233-2616 or education@browncountyhistorymn.org
URL:https://www.browncountyhistorymn.org/event/lunch-and-a-bite-of-history-new-ulm-in-the-1860s-and-70s-following-the-paper-trail/
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SUMMARY:Costume Jewelry Sale Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first ever Costume Jewlery Sale fundraiser in the BCHS Annex on Saturday\, October 17th from 10 am to 3 pm!
URL:https://www.browncountyhistorymn.org/event/costume-jewelry-sale-fundraiser/
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SUMMARY:Halloween Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, October 24th from 10 am to 2 pm at the BCHS Museum for our 2026 Halloween Scavenger Hunt! \nHeld in conjunction with the 2026 halloween hop\, this event features candy\, activities\, & more! All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.browncountyhistorymn.org/event/halloween-scavenger-hunt-4/
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SUMMARY:Popcorn Wagon
DESCRIPTION:A part of local history since 1914\, the wagon was purchased by the Brown County Historical Society in 2002 and restored to its original appearance. The wagon is now operated by a team of volunteers with all proceeds from the sales of freshly popped corn\, various soft drinks\, and bottled water benefitting the Historical Society’s mission and programs.
URL:https://www.browncountyhistorymn.org/event/popcorn-wagon-52/
CATEGORIES:1914 Popcorn Wagon
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SUMMARY:History Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, November 4th at 7 pm in the BCHS Annex for our History Book Group. This month’s book title is Will Rogers: A Biography by Ben Yagoda.  \nPlease Request Your Book at the Circulation Desk at the New Ulm Public Library or call (507) 359-8331 ext. 3. 
URL:https://www.browncountyhistorymn.org/event/history-book-group-19/
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SUMMARY:Veteran's Day Program
DESCRIPTION:2026 BCHS Veteran’s Day Program \nFeaturing: \n\nRemarks by Dan Hoisington\, Curator of Bianchi Exhibit\nspeech by Carolyn Marti Smith\, Niece of Willibald Bianchi\nPremiere of “Life is a book of volumes three\,” a choral work based on Carrie Bianchi’s favorite poem\n\nWednesday\, November 11th beginning at 6 pm \nFree Admission | Reservations Required \nTo reserve your spot\, contact the BCHS at 507-233-2616 or education@browncountyhistorymn.org
URL:https://www.browncountyhistorymn.org/event/veterans-day-program/
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SUMMARY:BCHS Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY \n96th ANNUAL MEETING \nThursday\, November 12th at 5:30 pm \n5:30 pm: Social Hour \n6 pm: DInner \n7 pm: Business Meeting & Speaker \n  \nReservations are requested by Friday\, November 6th. \nTickets may also be purchased on the BCHS website: browncountyhistorymn.org \n  \nThe Brown County Historical Society (BCHS) will hold its 96th Annual Meeting on Thursday\, November 12th\, 2026\, at Turner Hall in New Ulm\, MN. The night will begin with socializing at 5:30 PM followed by dinner at 6:00 PM. The business meeting will begin at 7:00 PM and the program will follow immediately after the business meeting. \n\nOur featured speaker for the evening will be Dr. Anita Talsma Gaul presenting “The (Not So) Invisible Empire: The KKK in Southwest Minnesota in the 1920s”. The brief but intense presence of the KKK in Southwest Minnesota is a hidden chapter in the region’s history and one that merits closer scrutiny.
URL:https://www.browncountyhistorymn.org/event/bchs-annual-meeting-4/
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SUMMARY:Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:BCHS Holiday Open House: scandinavian Christmas \nJoin us at the BCHS on Friday\, November 27th for our Holiday Open House. \nFriday\, November 28th | 10 am – 8 pm \nApple Cider\, Holiday Treats\, & Live Music | 4 – 8 pm \nFREE Admission
URL:https://www.browncountyhistorymn.org/event/holiday-open-house-5/
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SUMMARY:Book Signing with Author Dan Groebner
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the BCHS Museum on Friday\, November 27th from 11 am to 2 pm for a book signing with Dan Groebner\, author of Good to Be a Musician: Community Bands of New Ulm. 
URL:https://www.browncountyhistorymn.org/event/book-signing-with-author-dan-groebner-2/
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