Swift County Historical Society

2135 Minnesota Avenue Benson, Minnesota 56215 (320) 843-4467 Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:00am – 3:30pm email: Swiftcountyhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

1871 Historic District #6 Schoolhouse

Artists of Swift County Exhibit opens

Tuesday February 17, 2026


Second Thursday Brown Bag Conversation America’s 250th – Popcorn & a Video part 2: Westward

Thursday, March 12 – 12:00pm After the Treaty of Paris in 1783 the new American Nation is born and a vast continent lies to the west just waiting to be explored. Conquered by pioneers and trailblazers, by the mid-19th century America stretches from “sea to shining sea.” Join us on the 12th for the 45-minute video.

“The Music of America” Sunday, June 7, 2026 2:00pm Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church – Benson The Historical Society Chorale, the Octet and the Trio will sing American music from the Revolutionary War period to the late 20th Century to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the birth of the United States of America.