Nobles County Historical Society

Nobles County Historical Society preserves the heritage and history of Nobles County, Minnesota: The stories of individuals, the traditions of the communities, as well as the record of Nobles County's place in a changing world.

Founded Sept. 10, 1933, by some prominent area citizens, Nobles County Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the history of Nobles County, Minnesota. 

NCHS recently renovated the 100-year-old Worthington Armory Building into an impressive museum, now called the Nobles County Heritage Center. It features a spacious exhibit hall, climate-controlled storage areas, programming and community space, library for genealogy research and many other amenities. NCHS offers monthly programs and special events and is working on exhibits that tell stories that are important to the people, business and organizations that have been based in or have connections to Nobles County. 

Besides the museum, NCHS maintains a historic site called Pioneer Village, which re-creates an early settlement community through more than 30 buildings, giving  insight into early prairie life for school groups, families and tourists passing by on Interstate 90.

NCHS has established a Legacy Fund to ensure that NCHS can afford to maintain and sustain both the Nobles County Heritage Center and Pioneer Village in the future. The expenses for heating and cooling, utilities, maintenance and repairs for such facilities can be overwhelming for a small non-profit organization such as NCHS. Any funds donated to NCHS from Give to the Max Day are deposited in an interest-generating account to ensure Nobles County history and the Nobles County Heritage Center and Pioneer Village will be preserved for future generations to learn from and enjoy.