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A Journey
Into The
Past
Offered in the Fall - October
and November
and Spring - April and May
Recommended for children in grades 3 - 8
Program Length - 90 minutes
Program and Tour Sessions :
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THE MAYO STORY -
A video shares the story of the Mayo family and the birth of the Mayo
Clinic. (15 minutes)
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LOUISE MAYO'S KITCHEN
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Learn about Louise Mayo in her 1860 period kitchen. Learn about her life on
the Minnesota frontier, the family's involvement in the U.S. Dakota Conflict
of 1862, and other experiences. Children invited to help with
chores. Refreshments served. (20 minutes)
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MEDICINE AND DR.
MAYO - Visit Dr. Mayo's small office and learn
about his education, medical practice and instruments used in the 1860
period. (10 minutes)
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MAYO HOME TOUR -
Visit the remaining rooms of the historic home - living room, parlor,
bedroom and millinery room. Learn about technology, lifestyle and
furnishings of the 1860 period. (30 minutes)
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MAYOVIEW HISTORY CENTER
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Video (mentioned above) is shown in
Center. Children will also view Mayo family portraits and discuss the
exhibit about the three generations of the Cosgrove family of Green Giant
Company history who lived/were born in the historic home between 1874 and
1920. Restrooms located in Center. (15
minutes)
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THEN AND NOW GIFT SHOP -
The history center houses a small gift shop where students may purchase
period reproductions, educational items, books, souvenirs, candy, etc.
Admission
fees
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