
Welcome to the Shakopee Heritage Society's new website!
Please check back often as the website continues to be updated.
Welcome to the Shakopee Heritage Society's new website!
Please check back often as the website continues to be updated.
The Shakopee Heritage Society (SHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the heritage for the City of Shakopee, Minnesota. The SHS can be considered the stewards of the city’s history, architecture and founding principles who create a proud and eclectic community. Our mission is to preserve history, architecture, stories,
The Shakopee Heritage Society (SHS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the heritage for the City of Shakopee, Minnesota. The SHS can be considered the stewards of the city’s history, architecture and founding principles who create a proud and eclectic community. Our mission is to preserve history, architecture, stories, events, artifacts and anything Shakopee. Simultaneously, we promote community awareness about the establishment of our river city, development through the Queen Anne period, growth during the industrial revolution, strength during both World Wars, and leadership toward community growth.
Established in 1999, the SHS consists of a board of trustees and members, longtime and new residents of Shakopee.; the SHS consists of many members who grew up in the city (or proximity) willing to share knowledge and stories about the city. Consisting of seven elected members, the SHS Board acts as a liaison for Shakopee collections and
Established in 1999, the SHS consists of a board of trustees and members, longtime and new residents of Shakopee.; the SHS consists of many members who grew up in the city (or proximity) willing to share knowledge and stories about the city. Consisting of seven elected members, the SHS Board acts as a liaison for Shakopee collections and archives, municipal and community committees, publications and membership events.
The SHS meets on the third Thursday of every month. We welcome new members to share our passion for Shakopee and its history.
We invite you to become a member, participant and volunteer in the Shakopee Heritage Society. The Society is open to anyone interested in the history of Shakopee.
Our purpose is to create interest, promote research and to uncover opportunities to share some of the wonderful stories of the 150+ years since Shakopee was formed.
President: David R. Schleper
Vice-President: Joanne Musick
Secretary: Donna Lane
Treasurer: Liz Lundin
Past President: Lois Wendt
Trustees:
Dave Regan
Sandy Olson
Melissa Whiting
Free presentations by local historian David Schleper are every month from 1 to 2 pm at the Shakopee Community Center. Online at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/shakopee-mn/catalog or call 952-233-9500.
Shakopee Community Center
The early churches in Shakopee, the holy places of the Dakota Indians, and the mosque in Shakopee are discussed.
Register online for this fre...
Shakopee Community Center
Shakopee Community Center
The brick companies in Shakopee, including the Schroeder Brick and Lime Manufacturing Company, the families, the grandson, the lime kiln ac...
Shakopee Community Center
Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller St S, Shakopee MN
The woman who convinced a group of men to build a reformatory for women, the place as it looked at then and now, a few stories about growing...
Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller St S, Shakopee MN
St. Mary's of Marystown Catholic Cemetery, 15850 Marystown Rd, Shakopee, MN
Catholic people from Marystown and the surrounding area are buried near St. Mary's of the Purification Church. The Shakopee Heritage Society...
St. Mary's of Marystown Catholic Cemetery, 15850 Marystown Rd, Shakopee, MN
Shakopee Community Center
Most people know about Amazon and Shutterfly, but long ago, Shakopee had many industries starting in the 1800s. Besides Rock Spring Bottling...
Shakopee Community Center
Your support and contributions will enable us to continue our mission.
Learn more about our upcoming events, fundraisers, and more!