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| Welcome! Located along the banks of the Crow River in Rockford, MN, the Rockford Area Historical Society was formed in 1986 to collect, preserve and interpret Rockford's dynamic history. The historical society also manages the Ames-Florida- Stork House, a historic house museum listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors to the historical society can enjoy tours of the Stork House, participate in programs for both children and adults, engage in historical and genealogical research, take in interesting exhibits and attend special events. Come visit us today! |
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| Don't miss the Kids Kamps! Click here for more details. |
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| Thanks! to those who made the Memorial Day Ice Cream Social a huge sucess: Naomi and Maddie Binsfeld Rene Brownlee Mike Beyer Carol Busse Nancy Carswell Reed and Gloria Dietel Sara Duane Richard Dubay Maureen Ebnet John and Karen Frye Jodi Herickhoff The Hopkins Family Mary Huettl Jen Lemmage Larry Matson Dale and Bonnie Maue Rod Minnich Adam Smith Jeanette Stoddard Christine Warne Nancy Walker The Wermter Family |
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| 2009 Summer Hours Tuesdays 10 am - 4 pm Thurdays 11 am - 7 pm Saturdays as follows from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: May 9, 23 June 6, 20 July 18 August 1, 7-9, 15, 29 Please call for an appointment to visit the house during other times with a small or large group |
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| RAHS News and Information Quilt raffle tickets available Take a chance on winning this year's handmade quilt! Reserve your ticket now (only $5!) to own the queen-sized, multi-colored Cheese and Crackers design quilt. Drawing will be held during Rockford's River Days celebration in August. Dad's Day--June 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dad's can come enjoy the house FREE on this day! Visitors will also see a special display on the Rockford founding fathers, treats and activities for the children. Fourths of July Gone By--July 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find out who won the races in Delano in 1901 and other national trivia! Enjoy a virtual tour of the Stork House! |
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| Rockford Area Historical Society 8131 Bridge Street, PO Box 186, Rockford, MN 55373 (763) 477-5383, storkhouse@cityofrockford.org, www.rockfordmnhistory.org Preserving Rockford's Past For Its Future |
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