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Minnesota's Oldest Irish Farming Community

The Jessenland Historical and Cultural Center is the focal point of Jessenland Township, the state's oldest Irish farming community dating back to the 1850s. The building, built in 1870, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

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​Friends of Jessenland Mission/Vision

Mission Statement - Collect, preserve, interpret, share, and celebrate the history
and culture of the Jessenland area and the Minnesota River Valley.

Community Outreach – Programs for the community. Christmas concerts, choir
concerts. Food drive. Clothing drives. Community dinners.

History Center – Information about the history of the building and surrounding area featured.
Photos, images, and artifacts on display. Information on early settlers of the area.
Markers with historical information placed in the building and the grounds. Feature three nationalities of the Jessenland area: French, German, Irish.

Irish Cultural Center – Space created for genealogy research and information.
Place for Irish culture, music, food, and art. Concert series and events and classes.

Hibernian Cooperation – Local AOH Shamrock Division plays active role in the
activities of building and grounds. Consider use of the hall as the Hibernian Hall that would be “home base” of the local Hibernian group.

​Work in conjunction with other groups:

​Knights of Columbus
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Local Non-Profit Groups
Sibley County Historical Society
Henderson Historical Society
Belle Plaine Historical Society
Local Chamber of Commerce

​Minnesota Historical Society
Minnesota Irish Genealogical Society
National Scenic Byway Minnesota
Department of Tourism
French American Heritage Foundation of Minnesota
​Celtic Junction


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