Dassel Area Historical Society

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

Exhibits Coming Events Mushroom Building

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:
PO Box D   Tel:    320-275-3077
Dassel MN 55325    

New exhibit is now open!

In Our Own Backyard:
Ancient Indian artifacts from the Dassel area.

DAHS Calendar of Events

June 24 7pm Wednesday Entertainment at the Mushroom: Meeker McLeod String Quartet
July 8 7pm Wednesday Entertainment at the Mushroom: Twin Souls
July 15 7pm Wednesday Entertainment at the Mushroom: Gethsemane Gents and Jenica Kenyon
July 22 7pm Wednesday Entertainment at the Mushroom: Pat & Ken Benson
July 29 7pm Wednesday Entertainment at the Mushroom: Elisabeth Schmieg
July 30   DAHS Annual Flower Show  (download information)
 
Peterson Pharmacy Exhibit Magnus Johnson Exhibit Ergot Exhibit

 

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