Community is at the core of everything we do at Scott County Historical Society.

Become part of our community.

Our members are part of everything we do at Scott County Historical Society. We couldn’t fulfill our mission to preserve and protect the history of Scott County history without the support of our members. We can’t wait to welcome you as one of them.

What does your membership support?

Your donation supports everything we do at Scott County, from keeping the lights on to giving opportunities to interns curious about the museum field. Below is just a few of the things your membership gift supports.

  • Visiting community centers, libraries, schools to give educational Scott County Stories talks about topics ranging from the Civil War to the Great Depression

  • Sponsoring author talks, guest speakers and other events at the museum

  • Developing and researching original exhibits on a regular rotating schedule

  • Providing classroom outreach opportunities including education trunks, field trips and more for teachers of all grade levels

  • Providing exceptional educational experiences to interns interested in learning about careers

  • Operating and maintaining the 5,000 square foot museum building in downtown Shakopee

  • Providing hands-on research assistance and advice for any topic in our collection

  • Maintaining an on-going archive of every Scott County newspaper dating back to 1856.

  • Preserving in perpetuity a unique collection of over 50,000 books, photographs, letters, ephemera, clothing and artifacts that tell the story of Scott County from its earliest days to the present day.

membership benefits

Your membership gift will truly benefit the work we do, but we strive to make a membership worthwhile for you too. Our members enjoy a wide range of benefits. Learn more below about what exclusive member benefits are included at each level!

Become a member today!

To join our work, you can click the link below and pay with a credit card through our secure online giving portal. If you would prefer to send a check, please print our membership form and return it by mail to the address on the form. You can also call us, (952) 445-0378, or send us an email.