Exhibit:Richfield’s Greatest Generation: Joining Together To Shape a Suburb

Now on view through September 2010 at the Richfield History Center.
The Great Depression, World War II, and the prosperity of the 1950s’ these are the events that defined America’s Greatest Generation. Through hard work and personal sacrifice the men and women of the Greatest Generation brought the country through difficult times and built it [...]

New Book on the History of Minneapolis’ South Suburbs

Suburban Dawn traces the interlocking stories of Bloomington, Richfield and Edina, whose pasts and presents have much in common. When Minnesota organized in 1858, Bloomington and Richfield bordered each other. Those living in west Richfield formed their own township called Edina in 1888. The book’s unusual format features 37 carefully documented narratives that illustrate how [...]

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Learn to How to Preserve your Antiques and Collectibles

Do you have a treasure or heirloom you want to save for future generations of your family?

Learn how when Director Sarah Hummel presents her workshop on caring for your antiques and collectibles.  All types of materials wil be discussed, including furniture, metals, textiles, photographs, ceramics and glass.  Participants are welcome to bring an object from home to dicuss.

Tour the Bartholomew House

Tour a 1850’s historic site. Writing Desk

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Richfield is a small first ring suburb located just south of Minneapolis. A quiet little suburban bedroom community, populated by returning World War II veterans in the late 1940s and 1950s, Richfield was once one of the earliest settled farming communities in the territory of Minnesota in the 1850s.

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