Upcoming Events
Le Sueur County Fair.
August 15-18, 2024.
Visit the LCHS District #75 Schoolhouse, and the Old Settlers' Log Cabin.
Volunteers needed. Click here to reach out.
Ottawa Stone Church Fall Harvest Service and Picnic
September 2024
Ottawa Stone Church Tours
on Sundays from 1-4pm.
May-Labor Day Weekend.
July 4th Open House
Historical Society Genealogy Center open house is July 4
Searching history just became more modern at the Le Sueur County Historical Society’s Genealogy
Center in Elysian, Minn. The Society invites the public to see what’s new at the Center at a special event
on the 4 th of July. The Center, located at 301 NE 2nd St. will be open that day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
To better serve Center users, the Society has improved scanning and printing capabilities and recently
updated its internet connection.
If you haven’t had a chance to visit the genealogy center before, or you are a regular user, the July 4th
event is an excellent opportunity to tour the facility and see all of the fascinating history packed into a
small package.
The Society plans to display a number of items in its collection on July 4 and Bryce Stenzel will be at the
Center with his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln.
The Genealogy Center has proven to be a valuable resource in researching family histories. The list of
historic resources at the Center includes church histories, cemetery records and maps, birth records,
marriage certificates and indexed obituary clippings from newspapers. At the Center you can find old
plat books, maps, and town history books and files. Some family histories which have already been
compiled can be found at the Center as well.
A user fee of $10 is charged, but the fee is waived for LCHS members. If you wish to have Center staff
assist with research, there is a fee of $10 per hour. Document scans and copies are 25 cents each. The
Center is equipped with a Microfilm scanpro printer/reader/scanner. Patrons can view archived
newspapers from throughout the county and print selected items.
While most Center patrons are walk-ins, appointments can be made via email at
info@lesueurcountyhistory.org or by calling (507) 267-4091.
History enthusiasts are encouraged to volunteer at the Center. Many current volunteers enjoy
researching Le Sueur County history for others and learning a few new things themselves. Along with
doing research, volunteers are needed to file obituaries, organizing files, scan photographs and make
copies.
Two volunteers are needed for each day the center is open. If interested in being involved, contact LCHS
via email at info@lesueurcountyhistory.org or call (507) 267-4091.
The first phase of the Elysian School Museum building restoration, also located on Society grounds, is
very near complete. The LCHS board reminds visitors the school is a construction zone and safety is a
must – keep a safe distance!