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WOMEN’S WORK: LIFE & LABOR IN SCOTT COUNTY

Women’s work from 1880 to 1930 - in all its forms and functions – was vital to Scott County’s prosperity. Within a society that considered women second-class citizens, Scott County women seized new opportunities and defined meaningful work for themselves.

People And Places

We love photos because they allow us to preserve moments in time. This gallery showcases snapshots from throughout Scott County's history, from studio portraits and weddings to candids and holiday cards, reminding us that even though Scott County's fashions, neighborhoods, and landscapes have changed over the years, the bonds of community have not.

County Critters: Photography by Michael Kurtz

Come learn and view photos of the birds and animals that call Scott County home. With a rich history, present, and future for wildlife, there is a lot to explore.

Michael Kurtz is an enrolled member from the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Lower Brule, South Dakota. Michael has a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Minnesota Morris. He is a naturalist as well as a volunteer for the Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge (USFWS), National Park Service, and Project Coyote. Michael's love for wildlife and tracking animals is shown through his photography.

Hours

Sunday - Monday: Closed

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Admission

Students: $2.00

Adults: $4.00

Members: Free

FOUND IN COLLECTION ITEMS

February 2, 2024: We have found the following items in the Stans House and Garage. These pieces are from an unknown source but are assumed to have been intended as gifts or purchased as props for the education collection. This will be conclusively presumed if the property is not claimed within 90 days.

Rock Spring crate, 1952; Teddy Roosevelt commemorative plate; oval ceramic serving dish; side table with spinning top; green wood dish rack; beige stoneware crock; tin flour sifter; half-pint milk bottle; glass milk bottle with paper cap; iron rest from the W.H. Howell Co.; pastry/dough cutter with wooden handle; metal grater; metal colander; square cake tin; wooden bowl; 40 wooden clothes pins; wicker laundry basket with woven handles; chenille-woven seat cushion; round, black wooden accent table; wooden ironing board; oriental rug with pink flowering branch motifs; painting on glass, cottage motif; pin cushion; nut meat chopper; white washing machine c. 1930s; Victrola; dish set, white ceramic with crimped/waved edges; two Atlas canning jars; spring Bundt pan; two-pronged serving fork with curved wooden handle; small brown ceramic bowl; small plain drinking glass; clay spoon rest; gray metal/enamelware plate; wooden dresser with rotating oval mirror; metal tabletop crucifix

THE SCHS RECEIVES GRANT FROM THE SMSC!

We are delighted to announce the SCHS is the recipient of a Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), grant to support a SCHS technology upgrade. The funds will be used for new computer equipment and microfilm readers, microfilming an 8-yr backlog of Scott County newspapers, and the purchase of a frost-free freezer for special collection storage. This grant supports our efforts to preserve and make history accessible, and we are extremely grateful to the SMSC for their financial support.

ABOUT

The Scott County Historical Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit museum, historic house, and research library with a mission to search, save, and share Scott County history. Located in downtown Shakopee, SCHS serves the entire Scott County community by preserving information and making it available through professional collections practices, engaging exhibits, and educational outreach programs for people of all ages.

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