Museum
Carver County Historical Society
⭐ 4.6 (85 reviews)·$
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About Carver County Historical Society
The county's history museum and archives — Dakota and early settler artifacts, Coney Island of Lake Waconia ephemera, agricultural history, and changing exhibits. Small admission, large local context. The Society also runs the Historic Andrew Peterson Farmstead, which hosts the free Fall on the Farm event each September.
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Insider Tips
- Coney Island Exhibit
Their Coney Island archive is the most complete public source on the island's resort era.
- Genealogy Help
Staff can help with Carver County genealogy research.
- School Group Friendly
Hands-on activities for younger visitors.
- Fall on the Farm
Their Andrew Peterson Farmstead hosts this free family event every late September — farmyard animals and open-hearth cooking demos.
What to Expect
Atmosphere
Local museum, friendly staff
Crowd
History buffs, families, researchers
Live Events
Lectures, kids events seasonally
Outdoor Seating
N/A
