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A Look Back: 1916 Steam Engine
A Look Back: 1916 Steam Engine
A Look Back: 1916 Steam Engine
Liz Kramer takes us into the Rice County Historical Society’s Harvest Hall, which houses a 1916 steam engine and threshing machine. These big machines helped revolutionize farming and led the way for today’s tractors and combines. New episodes featuring Rice and Steele county history are posted to the KDHL YouTube channel and kdhlradio...
Rice County History is Fun
Rice County History is Fun
Rice County History is Fun
Rice County Historical Society Executive Director Susan Garwood will be the guest on today's KDHL AM Minnesota program. The show begins at 9:30AM. There are some upcoming events they would like to inform us about. Tuesday, September 20, there will be a special presentation by Jan Stevens titled DNA and Genealogical Research...
A Look Back: Vintage Signs
A Look Back: Vintage Signs
A Look Back: Vintage Signs
The Rice County Historical Society has an extensive and eclectic collection of vintage Rice County business signs, many of which hang in Harvest and Heritage halls. They are always looking to add to the collection, so contact them at (507) 333-1212 if you have one to donate...
Fine Morning for a Flea Market
Fine Morning for a Flea Market
Fine Morning for a Flea Market
I went to the Rice County Historical Society's Fall Flea Market this morning on the grounds around their museum. On this beautiful sunny day, the turnout of vendors and patrons was very good. I wandered through the grounds looking at some interesting items and most were priced quite reasonably...
Fall Flea Market
Fall Flea Market
Fall Flea Market
So far the weather this Saturday is going to be perfect to get out in the garage and clean it up. Now what do you do with all that stuff you don’t want anymore? Load it up in your truck and bring to the Rice County Historical Society Flea Market next Saturday, September 10, and sell it for some extra spending cash...
Look Back: Verti-Grand Piano
Look Back: Verti-Grand Piano
Look Back: Verti-Grand Piano
The Rice County Historical Society has a rare Schimmel-Nelson Verti-Grand piano on display. Fewer than 20 of them were made in Faribault, and only four are known to remain. New episodes featuring Rice and Steele county history are posted to the KDHL YouTube channel and kdhlradio...
A Look Back: Victorian Clothes
A Look Back: Victorian Clothes
A Look Back: Victorian Clothes
Liz Kramer tells us about the Rice County Historical Society’s temporary display of Victorian-era clothing, on loan from Arlene Roberts. The exhibit also features U.S. military uniforms from World War I and World War II. New episodes featuring Rice and Steele county history are posted to the KDHL YouTube channel and kdhlradio...
Discover Faribault's History
Discover Faribault's History
Discover Faribault's History
Do you like Faribault? Do you like history? Would you like to know more about Faribault's history and enjoy a nice leisurely walk at the same time? Well then, I've got just the thing for you. This Saturday, August 13, the Rice County Historical Society is hosting a History Walk from 9AM to noon...
A Look Back: Episcopal Church
A Look Back: Episcopal Church
A Look Back: Episcopal Church
Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, consecrated by Bishop Whipple in 1871, was moved from Cannon City to the Rice County Historical Society grounds. Take a look inside at some of the building’s details. New episodes featuring Rice and Steele county history are posted to the KDHL YouTube channel and kdhlradio...

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