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The Mothers
 Saturday, May 24, 2008                   12 to 4 p.m. 

Tours focus on the women of Mayo Home history.  Louise Mayo, wife of Dr. William W. Mayo and mother of Dr. William James and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo.  Founders of the Mayo Clinic.   Louise Cosgrove, wife of Edward Cosgrove of Green Giant Company history.  Mothers admitted free with a paid admission.  

A Giant Story
Saturday, August 2, 2008            12 to 4 p.m.

“A Giant Story” celebrating Le Sueur’s Green Giant heritage is set for Saturday, August 2, 2008, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the historic W. W. Mayo House and Mayoview History Center.  Displays in the Mayoview History Center, a Green Giant artifact and memorabilia display and tours of the historic Mayo Home emphasizing the 40+ years three generations of the Cosgrove family of Green Giant history lived / were born in the home are event highlights.  “A Giant Story” is held in conjunction with Le Sueur’s Giant Celebration.  Giant refreshments.

Fall in the Valley    
Saturday, October 4, 2008                       12 to 4 p.m. 

Stop at the Mayo Home for an entertaining and educational tour as you take a scenic drive through the Minnesota River Valley enjoying the beautiful fall color changes.  Demonstrations will be offered along with musical entertainment and refreshments.  

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