Dates are subject to change without the Chamber's knowledge. We encourage you to consult this calendar when picking an event date as well as contact us at 507-825-3316 or at pipecham@pipestoneminnesota.com to have your event listed on the calendar in the hopes of avoiding conflicts with other events.
Deserted Wives and Homesteading Rights
Join the Pipestone County Museum as Hannah Haksgaard, author, and Professor of Law, looks at the Homestead Act of 1862 and how it dealt with a specific group of women; deserted wives. These were the women who came west to homestead with their husbands, but found themselves, the marriage, and the homestead abandoned. The legal rights of deserted wives were unclear under the Homestead Act. This program will cover how these women successfully made legal and factual arguments to gain ownership of homesteads.
What Do You Know About The Masons?
On Saturday, May 4th, Bill Hoskins will be joining us at 1:00 p.m. in the lodge room of the Masonic Hall to discuss the Masonic organization. Bill has shared this presentation with us in the past and it is always interesting and draws a new crowd each time
Star Party
On Saturday, May the 4th, Pipestone National Monument will host a stargazing event! Look through telescopes with astronomers, learn astrophotography with Marty DeWitt (bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera with a tripod for this), and enjoy free refreshments while supplies last!
FAQs about MN's New State Flag & Seal
On Tuesday, May 7th beginning at 7:00 p.m., Anita Gaul will be here to share her presentation ?FAQs about the new Minnesota State Flag and Seal.? Anita was vice chair of the commission that chose the new state emblems! For more information contact the Pipestone County Museum at (507) 825-2563 or by email at pipctymu@iw.net.
Ladies Tea Luncheon
THE PIPESTONE COUNTY HSITORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST FUNDRAISER TO CONTINUE RENOVATION WORK ON THE FERRIS GRAND BUILDING The Pipestone County Historical Society will host a Ladies Tea Luncheon on Saturday, May 11, at 11:00 a.m. in the masonic lodge room of the Ferris Grand building. The Ferris Grand is located at 106 East Main Street in Pipestone, the event is on the second floor. A light luncheon of finger sandwiches and sweet treats will be served along with traditional tea and punch. Kevin Gansz, Curator of Education at the Siouxland Heritage Museums, will give a presentation on the history of tea and tea drinking, different types of tea, and some of the health benefits. He will discuss some of the Victorian etiquette behind tea drinking and show some of the different types of tea and serving pieces. Tickets for the event are available at the Pipestone County Museum or online at www.pipestonecountymuseum.com click on 'Gift Shop.' For more information contact the Pipestone County Museum at (507) 825-2563 or by email at pipctymu@iw.net.
Pollinator Day Event
Help us search for Monarch Caterpillars! Earn this free pollinator patch by learning about pollinators. Join Park Rangers, explore the prairie, enjoy the fresh air, and have some fun.
