Dassel Area Historical Society

"Preserving the Past; Enriching the Present; Securing the Future"

The Universal Laboratories building is on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as the home of the Dassel Area Historical Society.  Many community groups also make use of the museum's ample space for meetings and events.

The Universal Laboratories building is the home of the Dassel Area Historical Society.
Universal Laboratories Building

From 1937 to the mid 1970s, Universal Laboratories provided raw ergot from the grain fields of the western US and Canada to pharmaceutical companies.  Critical drugs were produced from the ergot, saving countless military and civilian lives.

 

 

Museum Hours:

 

Dassel Area Historical Society

Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm

Contact Information:
901 1st St N

Saturday 9am-1pm

Email:    dahs@dassel.com
PO Box D   Tel:    320-275-3077
Dassel MN 55325    

 

Coming Events:
 

"Taste Of Dassel"

Sat, November 17  11am-1pm
Sample home-made recipes - free-will donations
 

The Ice Fishing Play

Tickets are $12 ($15 for New Year's Eve)
Tickets are available through the D-C Arts Assoc. 320-286-4120
Performances:
Sat, Dec. 29   7:30 pm
Mon, Dec. 31   9:00 pm (New Year's Eve party)
Sat, Jan. 5   7:30 pm
Sun, Jan 6   2:00 pm

 

Peterson Pharmacy Exhibit Magnus Johnson Exhibit Ergot Exhibit

 

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