History Center of Olmsted County
Wedding venue in Rochester, Minnesota
About History Center of Olmsted County
The History Center of Olmsted County offers indoor and outdoor event spaces on its 54-acre campus in southwest Rochester. The Pavilion is an outdoor setting overlooking the George Stoppel Farmstead and Hadley Valley Schoolhouse, with picnic tables, string lights, water, electricity, and nearby parking. Couples may use the nearby treeline as a wedding ceremony backdrop. The center also offers meeting rooms and broader campus rentals for private events, with historic buildings and open-air lawn areas available as event settings. Food trucks and outside caterers are permitted, and the center can help recommend vendors and plan activities.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 2,000 guests
- Price
- $75–$90
- Pricing note
- Pavilion rental is listed at $90/hour standard or $75/hour nonprofit, plus a $50 setup fee. Other outdoor event pricing varies by attendance, spaces, duration, and event elements; the brochure lists $500–$4,500 for medium events (201–500 guests) and $4,000–$9,000 for large events (501–2,000 guests).
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- October 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach History Center of Olmsted County
- Website: olmstedhistory.com
- Phone: (507) 282-9447
- Address: 1195 West Circle Drive SW
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