Delano-Franklin Township Area Historical Society of Minnesota

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Delano-Franklin Township Area Historical Society of Minnesota The Heritage Center is currently closed for extensive restoration and remodeling.
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Meanwhile, look for mini displays in other locations around town, and continue to contact the Historical Society for research and resources, or to make donations.

Thursday, October 29. Join us to hear a tale of America's birth and the positive growth of our great nation over the las...
10/24/2026

Thursday, October 29. Join us to hear a tale of America's birth and the positive growth of our great nation over the last 250 years, presented by historian and photographer Doug Ohman.
Free and open to the public. 5:45 p.m. - light refreshments and live cello music representing Delano' heritage. 6:30 - American 250 presentation. Delano Heritage Center - upstairs.

Have you reserved your seat yet for the screening of "A Simple Plan" at the Delano Emagine Theater, October 21, 6:00 pm....
10/17/2026

Have you reserved your seat yet for the screening of "A Simple Plan" at the Delano Emagine Theater, October 21, 6:00 pm.
Filmed in Delano in 1998, watch for familiar places and faces as you watch the movie. Memorabilia from the filming days will be on display, and a short discussion after the movie will give people a chance to share memories of when the film crews were in Delano. Tickets are free but registration is required, see Eventbrite link.

Do you have your reserved spot for the free screening of 'A Simple Plan"? Watch for faces and places you recognize from ...
10/16/2026

Do you have your reserved spot for the free screening of 'A Simple Plan"? Watch for faces and places you recognize from Delano in the movie. Wednesday, October 21, 6:00-9:00 pm. Register on Eventbrite. Another Sesquicentennial event!

Another unique and historical event, celebrating Delano's Sesquicentennial and German heritage.
10/13/2026

Another unique and historical event, celebrating Delano's Sesquicentennial and German heritage.

Are there any haunted houses in Delano. Buildings where unexplained footsteps have been heard? Things that move? Abando...
10/05/2026

Are there any haunted houses in Delano. Buildings where unexplained footsteps have been heard? Things that move? Abandoned places in the country? History Chat on Friday, October 16th is "Haunted Delano." Come and share your experiences or stories that you have heard or have been told in your family. 9:30-10:30 at the Delano Senior Center.

The first creamery in Delano was started by C. G. Roosen in 1895. It got off to a slow start, but after three years it w...
09/29/2026

The first creamery in Delano was started by C. G. Roosen in 1895. It got off to a slow start, but after three years it was so successful the farmers wanted to own the creamery, and so bought it from Roosen and formed the Delano Creamery Association. In 1907 the new creamery building was built. The new creamery had three cupolas, one of which still survives.

The Old City Hall in Delano has a great history. Built in 1888, using bricks from Ziebarth's brickyard in Franklin town...
09/22/2026

The Old City Hall in Delano has a great history. Built in 1888, using bricks from Ziebarth's brickyard in Franklin township, it has been the fire station, city offices, jail, library, community hall, basketball court, movie set, and Heritage Center. The building also has had several different exterior appearances. Currently under renovation, it will be open on October 3 for the Sesquicentennial Jamboree. Come in to learn more about the building, and to enter the City Hall Coloring Contest! How would you alter the way the building looks on the outside?

History Chat this Friday morning, 9:30-10:30, at the Delano Senior Center. This month's topic is "Doctors and Dentists....
09/14/2026

History Chat this Friday morning, 9:30-10:30, at the Delano Senior Center. This month's topic is "Doctors and Dentists." Come and share your memories and stories. Who did you go see when you weren't feeling well or got injured? What was your experiences going to the dentist's office?

School has started and the buses are rolling.! The first bus for use in the Delano School system was bought in 1940 by B...
09/04/2026

School has started and the buses are rolling.! The first bus for use in the Delano School system was bought in 1940 by Bill Webber. In 1948 Dwain Stahlke Bill's buses and started Stahlke Bus Service.

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140 Bridge Avenue East
Delano, MN
55328

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12pm - 3pm

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