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Events

Genealogy Series - Session 1

Getting Started with Genealogy

Everything you need to know to reach your genealogy goals and keep your information organized. 

Presentation: Jan 10, 9:30 - 11:00 am

Workshop: Jan 24, 9:30 - 11:00 am

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Genealogy Series - Session 2

Genealogy Goldmine: Insights from Vital Records

All the clues you can find in Death, Marriage, and Birth records.​

Presentation: Feb 14, 9:30 - 11:00 am

Workshop: Feb 28, 9:30 - 11:00 am

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Touching History / History in a Box

Youth programs with the Chaska Library

Early Photography - Explore a historical topic with guidance from local experts, including hands-on learning with authentic artifacts and an interactive craft.

March 7, 10:30 - 11:30 am  - Registrations open at 10:30 am Saturday, February 7, 2026

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Genealogy Series - Session 3

Hidden Histories: Leveraging Census Records and Newspapers

Using census records and newspapers to uncover the hidden stories you never knew!

Presentation: Mar 14, 9:30 - 11:00 am

Workshop: Mar 28, 9:30 - 11:00 am

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Genealogy Series - Session 4

Borders and Benchmarks: Unearthing Immigration
and Court Records

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Discover how to find immigration and court records, including passenger lists, naturalization records, and various court documents.​

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Presentation: Apr 11, 9:30 - 11:00 am

Workshop: Apr 25, 9:30 - 11:00 am

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Touching History / History in a Box

Youth programs with the Chaska Library

Fashion - Explore a historical topic with guidance from local experts, including hands-on learning with authentic artifacts and an interactive craft.

April 18, 10:30 - 11:30 am  - Registrations open at 10:30 am Saturday, March 21, 2026

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History & Hemlines Tours

The Long and Short of It

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Downtown walking tours highlighting the stories of Chaska's women.

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April 24-25 and May 1-2, Registration opens in March 2026

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Genealogy Series - Session 5

Heroes Among Us: Tracing Family Military History

Trace family military history by understanding service branches, available records like muster rolls and DD214s, and where to find these important documents.

Presentation: May 9, 9:30 - 11:00 am

Workshop: May 23, 9:30 - 11:00 am

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Chaska Cubs Baseball Game

Highlighting the Women of Chaska

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Visit our display and celebrate our Chaska women and mothers!

Sunday, May 10, 2:00 pm at Athletic Park

Special Mother's Day raffle!

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