rice county historical society

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...

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 KRFO-AM YouTube channel and krforadio...

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...

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 KRFO-AM YouTube channel and krforadio...

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...

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 KRFO-AM YouTube channel and krforadio.com...

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 KRFO-AM YouTube channel and krforadio...

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...