At the History Center
Current Exhibits
Tours of the Bartholomew House
are available during any of our public hours. This 150 year old house has witnessed Richfield’s change from an agricultural community, to a truck-farm town, to one of the earliest and fastest growing suburbs. Whether its 19th century decorations delight or confuse you, you don’t want to miss this Richfield treasure.
Richfield: House & Home
Now showing until August, 2012
This main gallery exhibit takes a closer look at the “lookalike” houses of Richfield. We see our local Cape Cods, Ramblers, and other suburban houses every day. This fun and interactive exhibit will let us explore what makes a rambler a rambler, why Cape Cods came back into fashion, and why those “lookalike” house don’t look alike any more.
Richfield Christmas 1977
Now showing until January 7th, 2012
What’s orange and green and made of macrame? The 1970s! Take a trip to the past with our new holiday tradition. Bring the whole family and get transported to Christmas past in the reading room gallery where it’s 1977 from the sofa to the stocking stuffers! Page through the 1977 Christmas Wishbook while watching a 1977 Christmas special on a black & white TV. Hear the crackle of the fireplace while you try to spy the good stuff under the tree…
Upcoming Exhibits
Minnesota on the Map
Opening Saturday, January 28th, 2012, 12-4pm with a book signing by author David Lanegran at 2:30pm!
showing until March 10th, 2012
Calling all map lovers! This traveling exhibit from the Minnesota Historical Society makes a stop in our library gallery for a short time only. See how our state has been represented in maps from past to present and take a look at some of the gems in Richfield Historical Society’s great map collection. Hurry, this exhibit is here for a short time only!
Highlights of the Collection
Returning April, 2012
Guest Curator Jane Sponsler’s exhibit lets you see some of the hidden gems of Richfield Historical Society’s collection. From the photographs to the artifacts, there is something for everyone.
