THE ZUMBROTA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, ESTABLISHED in 1999, PURCHASED & OCCUPIED the OLD CITY HALL/FIRE STATION in 2006.
THE MISSION OF THE ZUMBROTA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY shall be to collect, preserve, and interpret knowledge about the history of the Zumbrota area, and to relate that history to the State of Minnesota.
55 East 3rd Street, Box 44, Zumbrota, MN 55992 507-732-7333 Email: ZumbrotaAreaHistoryCenter@gmail.com
Open from March to November on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Or email/call for an appointment at a more convenient time.
About Us
History of ZAHS & Its Founder
The above image: Excerpted from the News Record of April 26, 2007: "The ZAHS sign, created by Mike Meyer of Mazeppa, newly installed on the museum building. It is both painted and carved, featuring reflective metallic gold and silver lettering. This initial Z is almost unique among Minnesota cities, sharing it only with Zumbro Falls. The Old English type style of Z was also used for many years by the Zumbrota News."
Come and see us!
Entry, Rest Room, and Main Floor displays are handicapped accessible. Other exhibits are on second level, reached by moderate stairs with hand rails both sides. In-front or nearby parking is essentially always available.
Memberships
Whether new or renewed, sustained memberships are critical, since they provide the funds that support both our mission and our facility. Membership runs from January 1 until January 1 of the following year, at these affordable rates:
Individuals--$15
Couples or Families--$25
NonProfits--$30
Business--$45
Professional--$45
Friend Level--$100
Associate--$101-$499
Patron--$500-$1,000+
Please email or call us to join or to renew, or click here for a printable membership form. Remember: It truly is YOUR organization and your history!
2023 Board Members
President Kevin Kish
2. Vice-
3. Secretary Gail Berg
4. Treasurer Wayne Anderson
(Appointed, Indefinite Term)
5. Member Deb Hinrichs
5. Member Paul Pierre
5. Member Gary Voxland
Managers
Media Services: Brenda Wiech
Curator: Alice Lother
Image: Looking at northeast corner of 3rd and Main Street, circa early 1900s
History of Zumbrota
Donations
Monetary Donations are always welcome. Also please remember us when you wish to honor a loved one with a memorial----or arrange a bequest in your Will or Trust. Such funds will support our mission and goals.
Also, don't discard those "old" Artifacts, Photos, or Documents! Please let us evaluate them for historical importance related to the Zumbrota area. If it's interesting, if we don't already have one like it, and if it fits, WE WILL APPRECIATE HAVING IT!
PS: We don't collect any agricultural tools and/or equipment, but if you have some you would like to donate, you might want to inquire at the Goodhue Area Historical Society and/or the Goodhue County Historical Society.