INSPIRE. ENGAGE. CONNECT.

The Blue Earth County Historical Society (BECHS) is committed to providing a modern approach to preserving and sharing history about our county. From our Staff and Board of Trustees to our volunteers and members, we are passionate about inspiring lasting connections for everyone who interacts with our organization.

OUR HERITAGE

WHAT WE DO

HISTORY
CENTER

HUBBARD
HOUSE

RESEARCH
CENTER

EVENTS

INVOLVEMENT

EDUCATION

OUR STAFF

The BECHS staff works with an innovative, community-centered approach to continue to preserve and share this county’s rich heritage.
Jessica Potter
Jessica PotterExecutive Director
Heather Harren
Heather HarrenCommunications & Events Manager
Shelley Harrison
Shelley HarrisonCollections Manager
Bri Krumwiede
Bri KrumwiedeArchivist
Rachel Walden
Rachel WaldenMuseum Manager

OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The BECHS Board of Trustees is the governing body for this member-supported non-profit organization. The Officers of the Board consist of the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and at-large members. New Board members are elected by the membership at the Annual Meeting held in March.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Board. Applications open through January 31, 2025.

2024 Board of Trustees

  • JO Guck Bailey, Mankato
  • Brad Binding, Good Thunder
  • Mary Ann Brenden, Mankato
  • Jennifer Echevarria, North Mankato
  • Katherine Hughes, North Mankato
  • Kirby Hurd, Mankato
  • Lillian Lamoreux, Mankato
  • Jeff Lang, Mankato
  • Kelly McBride, Mankato
  • Kristi Maruska, Mankato
  • Patricia Nienow, Mankato
  • Eric Oleson, Mankato
  • Madysen Pearson, Mankato
  • Nikolas Proehl, Mankato
  • Jim Tatge, Mankato
  • Dan Tomhave, Mankato
  • Laurie Williams, Lake Crystal

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