DAKOTA CITY HERITAGE VILLAGE, INC.

FARMINGTON, MN

Dakota City Heritage Village, Inc. is a living history museum located in Farmington, Minnesota. The museum aims to preserve and interpret the history of life in the mid-19th century in Dakota County. The village consists of over 20 historic buildings, including a schoolhouse, general store, blacksmith shop, and more. The buildings have been restored and furnished with period-appropriate artifacts, providing visitors with an immersive experience of what life was like for early settlers in the area.

In addition to exploring the historic buildings, visitors can participate in various hands-on activities such as butter churning, candle making, and rope making. The museum also offers educational programs and events throughout the year, including school tours and living history demonstrations.

Dakota City Heritage Village, Inc. was founded in 1974 by a group of local residents who wanted to preserve the history of their community. Since then, the museum has grown and expanded, becoming a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The museum is run by a board of directors and staffed by volunteers who are passionate about preserving and sharing the history of Dakota County.

DAKOTA CITY HERITAGE VILLAGE, INC. is a History Museum in FARMINGTON MN. US MID #8402700512

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 144,256 from tax period 201309 (YYYYMM).

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DAKOTA CITY HERITAGE VILLAGE INC
PO BOX 73
FARMINGTON
MN
55024-0073

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