Named for Maurice H. Stans, the museum also includes exhibits commemorating Stans' life as an entrepreneur, African adventurer and public servant.

Persons interested in genealogy research will want to investigate our Research Center & Archives.

Help us out by taking our online public survey.


The Connections Newsletter is now online.

Purchase items from our Museum Store.

News and Upcoming Events:

Upcoming Candidate Debates
SCHS has partnered with the Southwest Newspapers to host candidate debates in October. Send questions for the candidates to info@scottcountyhistory.org - indicate who the question is for.

Debates:
State Representative
Thursday October 2 - 7:00 p.m. - Michael Beard and Sue Bruns (Firm)
Thursday October 2 - 8:00 p.m. - Mark Buesgens and Taylor Kristoffe-Jones (Tentative)

County Commissioner
Tuesday October 15 - 7:00 p.m. - Tom Wolf and Chris Olson (Firm)
Tuesday October 15 - 8:00 p.m. - Barbara Marschall and Chad LeMair (Firm)

SCHS Looking for New Board Members
Scott County Historical Society is looking for people enthusiastic about local history and willing to share their talents and time with the organization by serving on the Board of Directors. There are two open positions for a two-year term beginning in November 2008.

The Scott County Historical Society is a countywide professional institution taking a leadership role in the management of the historical resources of Scott County. It serves its communities through preserving artifacts and archival material, and making information available through exhibits, education and outreach programs. It strives to make history engaging and relevant for all. In short, the Scott County Historical Society works to search, save, and share the history of Scott County.

The Board of Directors is responsible for developing the Society's strategic plan, working to meet organizational goals, setting policy, overseeing the financial development of the organization, and acting as ambassadors to the community. A time commitment of approximately 4 hours per month includes attending regular meetings and Society-sponsored functions, and serving on special committees as needed.

For more information, and an application, stop by the museum at 235 Fuller St. South in Shakopee, call the museum at 952-445-0378, or visit our website at www.scottcountyhistory.org. Applications accepted through October 1, 2008.

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