
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.
David Schleper, President
Corky Patterson Beeson Mars , Vice President
Donna Lane, Secretary
Melissa Whiting, Treasurer
Jody Brennan, Bookkeeper
Lois Wendt, Past President
Trustees:
Liz Lundin
Anita Roser
Free presentations by local historian David Schleper are every month from 1 to 2 pm at the Shakopee Community Center. You MUST register by calling ahead of time! Only pre-registered participates may attend. No walk-ins will be allowed. On-line at https:// parksandrec.shakopeemn.gov/Home.aspx or call 952-233-9500. Please wear a mask.
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In the 1930s there were 2,416 people who lived in Shakopee. And in that same town, there were more than 27 bars! In this presentation, the ...
Shakopee Community Center
Shakopee Community Center
The barbershop that collapsed, the rats that invaded downtown, and the Japanese American young adults from the Gila River War Relocation pro...
Shakopee Community Center
Shakopee Community Center
After the use of canoes, ships, and horses, the beginning of the 1900s included planes even in Shakopee, trains, which switched the focus fr...
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Shakopee Community Center
The servants who worked in some peoples’ homes, the nurses who took care of others, the nuns who worked in school, and other workers in Sh...
Shakopee Community Center
Shakopee Community Center
Dakota Indians who were here first, and are still here now, and Settlers/ Colonists from the east and north, and then from other countries w...
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