rice county historical society

Check out some authentic blacksmithing tools and learn more about what blacksmiths did and their history in Faribault from the Rice County Historical Society’s Liz Kramer. These tools and more will be on display throughout the Rice County Fair, July 19-24...

Rice County Historical Society Executive Director Susan Garwood will be today's guest on the KDHL AM Minnesota program. The Rice County Fair has been around almost as long as the county and we will get some information about that on the program...

If you play piano and want to share your talents with the public, or just want to help share local history, the Rice County Historical Society is looking for you. The RCHS Museum's 1906 Schimmel piano will be available for play by pianists during the Rice County Fair Wednesday through Saturday, July 20-23, from 12:30-7:30PM and Sunday, July 24 from 12:30-3:30PM...

Liz Kramer shares how the Rice County Historical Society acquired the Fleck’s delivery truck, which has been making appearances in many area parades. When it's not in parades, you can see it parked in front of the Historical Society Museum along Second Avenue Northwest in Faribault...

We learn the history of Faribault’s Nutting Truck & Caster Co. Liz Kramer with the Rice County Historical Society tells us how the company got its start, and why it left Faribault. New episodes featuring Rice and Steele county history are posted to the KDHL YouTube channel and kdhlradio.com...

On Friday, June 10, the Rice County Historical Society hosted an evening out at the Faribault American Legion. The night featured a rib dinner, silent auction, and music by the Over and Back Band.

Liz Kramer gives us a tour of the Rice County Historical Society’s re-created 1920s kitchen. Seeing the sink’s hand pump and wood stove is sure to bring many of us a new appreciation for today’s modern appliances. New episodes featuring Rice and Steele county history are posted to the KDHL YouTube channel and kdhlradio...

The Rice County Historical Society is expanding its hours for the summer. Starting this weekend, the museum at 1814 N.W. Second Ave., Faribault, will be open from 10AM to 2PM Saturdays through Labor Day. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors, $1 for youths and free for children 12 and younger...

Rice County Historical Society Executive Director Susan Garwood stops by the KDHL studio to give us details about an upcoming fundraiser for the Historical Society. Friday, June 10, the Over and Back Band will be performing at the Faribault American Legion with a silent auction of merchandise and services from businesses throughout Rice County...

The Rice County Historical Society has acquired a gun manufactured by A.S. Bloxam of Faribault. Liz Kramer tells us more about Bloxam and the gun. New episodes featuring Rice and Steele county history are posted to the KDHL YouTube channel and kdhlradio...