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Located in the scenic Minnesota River Valley, visitors to the Stans Museum can explore interactive exhibits featuring unique history and people of Scott County, Minnesota.
Named for Maurice H. Stans, the museum also includes exhibits commemorating Stans' life as an entrepreneur, African adventurer and public servant.
Persons interested in genealogy research will want to investigate our Research Center & Archives.
Help us out by taking our online public survey.
The Connections Newsletter is now online.
Purchase items from our Museum Store.
Our 2006 SCHS Annual Report is online.
The Scott County Historical Society / Stans Museum board of directors are discussing the following amendments to the SCHS bylaws for membership vote at the annual meeting in October. We welcome your comments in this discussion. SCHS Bylaws Proposed Amendments (pdf)
Calendar of Events:
- Oct - Nov 2010 Events List (pdf)
1940s HANGAR DANCE
Saturday September 25, 2010
SHAKOPEE, MN (7/16/2010) - Put on your dancing shoes for a great evening at the Scott County Historical Society's 1940s Hangar Dance at Flying Cloud Airport September 25. Don't miss a great evening of fun, food and entertainment. Listen & dance to the Roseville Big Band and be dazzled by the talents of the Wingwalker USO troupe. Enjoy a grilled steak or chicken dinner and cash bar (wine/beer only). Enter the Best 1940s Costume Contest, view vintage WWII planes and vehicles, bid on a live auction item, and more.
1940s HANGAR DANCE Ticket
$45.00
Tickets are $45, and available at the Stans Museum. You must be over 21 years of age to attend. For more information call 952-445-0378 or email info@scottcountyhistory.org. Proceeds from the event benefit the Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller St. South, Shakopee, MN 55379
Press Releases:
There are two positions open on the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission (HPAC) in
Shakopee. The Commission meets once a month (Mondays, starting typically
at 6:30 in the winter and 6:00 in the summer/fall), and supports historic
preservation related projects/standards in the Shakopee community. The
terms are for 3 years, and some of projects include doing field research of
historic structures in town (going door to door to determine the locally
significance of structures), establishing an ordinance with the desire to be
able to apply for grants to assist home and business owners with making
improvements to their historic structure, and working with other
communities/agencies to promote preservation related projects.
- Minnesota Greatest Generation - Scott County Oral History Project (pdf version)
- All Things Minnesota - Book Club (pdf version)
- SCHS Minnesota Digital Library Participant (pdf version)
Scott County Historical Society
235 South Fuller Street, Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone: (952) 445-0378 Toll Free(888) 325-2575
Fax: (952) 445-4154
© 2006 Scott County Historical Society
E-mail:
Updated 31 Aug 2010
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