French-Canadian Christmas at the Alexander Faribault House

Please join the Rice County Historical Society for a Christmas Open House at the former home of Alexander and Mary Elizabeth Faribault, located at its original location in Faribault.The historic home will be open to the public on Saturday December 6, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm.Joi......More

Please join the Rice County Historical Society for a Christmas Open House at the former home of Alexander and Mary Elizabeth Faribault, located at its original location in Faribault.The historic home will be open to the public on Saturday December 6, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm.Join us in celebrating our 18th Annual Traditional French-Canadian style Christmas at the Alexander Faribault House at 12 First Ave. NE, Faribault, MN.The house will be decorated in the French-Canadian traditions of the Faribault family when they lived in the house in the 1850s.This event is free and open to the public.

Genealogy Assistance Day

RCHS Holiday Party!

Join the Rice County Historical Society for our annual celebration of our volunteers and members!Volunteers and Members are the ones who “make it happen” at the Rice County Historical Society.We hope you can make time in your busy holiday schedule to stop by the museum ......More

Join the Rice County Historical Society for our annual celebration of our volunteers and members!Volunteers and Members are the ones who “make it happen” at the Rice County Historical Society.We hope you can make time in your busy holiday schedule to stop by the museum to enjoy some refreshments and so we can thank you for your continued support.Thank you to all who made it a great year!This event is free for volunteers and members – both current and those interested in becoming volunteers and/or members.For more information about this event call (507) 332-2121

Rice County Historical Society, 1814 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

George Morris, WWI veteran and My Grandfather with Todd Rost

Todd Rost will present on his grandfather, George Morris, who fought in World War I and was a member of the Minnesota Guard until 1947.Free for members, $5 for nonmembers. Call 507-332-2121 to sign up.

RCHS Closed for the Holidays

Rice County Volunteer Fair

Are you looking for new ways to get involved with your community?Look no further! Connect with 10+ local organizations looking for volunteers at Buckham West Senior Center on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Find a volunteer position which fits your schedule, skills, and wan......More

Are you looking for new ways to get involved with your community?Look no further! Connect with 10+ local organizations looking for volunteers at Buckham West Senior Center on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Find a volunteer position which fits your schedule, skills, and wants. All are welcome at this event.The 2026 Rice County Volunteer Fair will take place from 9am-12pm, and 3pm-6pm. Stop by in the morning, before lunch, or just after you get off work, and find out how you can get involved in your community in ways that work for you.Participating organizations include: Buckham West, Community Cathedral Cafe, Rice County Habitat for Humanity, Rice County Historical Society, Infants Remembered in Silence, Paradise Center for the Arts, Reading Partners, River Bend Nature Center, Ruths House, St. Vincent De Paul in Faribault, Three Rivers Community Action, and more.See you there!If you are an organization looking to sign up for a table at the volunteer fair, please email [email protected] or call 507-332-2121.

Rice County Volunteer Fair

Are you looking for new ways to get involved with your community?Look no further! Connect with 10+ local organizations looking for volunteers at Buckham West Senior Center on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Find a volunteer position which fits your schedule, skills, and wan......More

Are you looking for new ways to get involved with your community?Look no further! Connect with 10+ local organizations looking for volunteers at Buckham West Senior Center on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Find a volunteer position which fits your schedule, skills, and wants. All are welcome at this event.The 2026 Rice County Volunteer Fair will take place from 9am-12pm, and 3pm-6pm. Stop by in the morning, before lunch, or just after you get off work, and find out how you can get involved in your community in ways that work for you.Participating organizations include: Buckham West, Community Cathedral Cafe, Rice County Habitat for Humanity, Rice County Historical Society, Infants Remembered in Silence, Paradise Center for the Arts, Reading Partners, River Bend Nature Center, Ruths House, St. Vincent De Paul in Faribault, Three Rivers Community Action, and more.See you there!If you are an organization looking to sign up for a table at the volunteer fair, please email [email protected] or call 507-332-2121.

"The Minnesota 1st Regiment" with Gabe Blumer Presentation

Paradise Art Show Reception

Genealogy Assistance Day