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1860s Baseball w/ The Rochester Roosters | History Center of Olmsted County

History Center of Olmsted County 1195 West Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us for a lesson in 1860's Baseball with the Rochester Roosters at the History Center. This family event will share the history of the game and gives you a chance to try your hand at America's Pastime (no gloves needed). This is a free event for everyone.

This is a free event for everyone!

The Art of Knitting | History Center of Olmsted County

History Center of Olmsted County 1195 West Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us as we celebrate National Knitting Day with the Zumbro River Fibre Arts Guild! Knit on a wooden spool or join us for sit and knit. Members of the Zumbro River Fibre Arts Guild will be available to troubleshoot and answer questions. This is a great time to start...

$5

The Rochester Rooster’s 2025 Season Home Opener | History Center of Olmsted County

History Center of Olmsted County 1195 West Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Our 1860s vintage baseball team will kick off the home season with the first game at 10:00 am. Don't miss the fun when the Roosters take the Anoka Rum River Rovers, the Fillmore Fungi & the Mankato Baltics! Bring the family for old fashioned fun and games. There will be...

This is a free event for everyone!

Father’s Day Roosters Vintage Base Ball Festival | History Center of Olmsted County

History Center of Olmsted County 1195 West Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States

ROOSTERS' HOME OPENER! Join us for 1860 base ball with some of the area's finest. This event will include multiple clubs playing 1-hour timed matches. Admission is only 2 bits (25¢)! There will be concessions available for purchase, kids and family activities, live animals, games and contests, museum buildings, and...

Free

LIVE MUSIC – Farmstead BBQ | History Center of Olmsted County

History Center of Olmsted County 1195 West Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Step back in time at our 1860s Stoppel Farmstead and enjoy tours of our newly restored and renovated barn and smokehouse. Live music from Raven's Fire, and games for kids of all ages. BBQ sandwiches from Smoak available for purchase, and much more. Admission is free for all.

Admission is free for all.

Rochesterfest Roosters Vintage Base Ball | History Center of Olmsted County

History Center of Olmsted County 1195 West Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Experience base ball as it was in 1860! Watch the Hens take on the Chicks in a rivalry that goes back decades and then stay to watch the Roosters take on a team of local celebrities. Admission is only 2 bits (25¢)! There will be concessions available for purchase and...

Free

Days of Yesteryear Roosters Vintage Base Ball | History Center of Olmsted County

History Center of Olmsted County 1195 West Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States

Join us in enjoying the "Days of YesterYear" show on August 10th and 11th. The event has a $10 entrance fee that includes a button and parking. Children under the age of 16 are free! There will be demonstrations, exhibits, a parade of power, garden tractor pull, food trucks and...

Free