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 fires helped change the landscape in early Shakopee. Stories about the the Great Fire of 1879, the fire at Ferdman Store in 1934, the fi...
Shakopee Community Center
Shakopee Community Center
From the bank shooting in 1929 to murders in 1890; from robbing the dead in 1883 to infanticide in 1869; from the man who had two wives in 1...
Shakopee Community Center
Shakopee Community Center
Martha Tamazawiŋ Toboska War Eagle Wamadeduda Otherday and the 1897 County Fair, the 1918-1920 Flu, the gunman who went to the electric chai...
Shakopee Community Center
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Learn more about our upcoming events, fundraisers, and more!