Steele County Historical Society
Wedding venue in Owatonna, Minnesota
About Steele County Historical Society
Steele County Historical Society offers wedding ceremony locations in the Village of Yesteryear and reception space at the Steele County History Center. The 1891 Saco Church is a historic, furnished church in the village; its wedding rental seats about 65 people. The village gazebo provides an outdoor ceremony location. At the History Center, reception options include the Wenger Room, Lange Theater and atrium, with capacities varying by room and seating layout. The facility also has a full-service catering kitchen, preferred caterer list, wine and beer service, a dance floor, audiovisual equipment, wireless internet, and event staff.
The facts
- Guests
- 20–250 guests
- Pricing note
- A wedding application lists $500 for the Saco Church and $100 for the gazebo. Each requires a nonrefundable deposit; the remaining balance is due 30 days before the wedding. The Saco Church fee includes a one-hour rehearsal, and the wedding couple must also pay a $45 Society membership fee. These prices are documented in the supplied application; current rates are not established.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Museum
- Last updated
- October 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Steele County Historical Society
- Website: schsmn.org
- Phone: (507) 451-1420
- Address: 1700 Austin Road
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