At Scott County Historical Society, we strive to make history relevant and fun!

who we are

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’s history and cultural heritage. 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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Our Mission

To search, save, and share the history and cultural heritage of Scott County.

Our Vision

To be a countywide professional institution taking a leadership role in managing Scott County’s historical resources.

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How we Serve you

We serve our communities through preserving information and making it available through professional collections practices, engaging exhibits, and educational outreach programs for people of all ages.