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(MEMBERS ONLY) Photo Day with Santa

Santa is visiting the Cox House before his busy season starts! Families will have 10 minutes with Santa to grab that perfect holiday snapshot.

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Teddy Roosevelt Live Parlor Talk

Learn about Teddy Roosevelt's early life as a child, from his days as a Deputy Sherrif, to charging up San Juan Hill. 

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Roosevelt for President Campaign Party

Meet and visit with Teddy Roosevelt as portrayed by Adam Lindquist of Teddy Roosevelt Live. 

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Trick-or-Treat at the Cox House

Families are invited to come to trick-or-treat at the Cox House.

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Historic Crafts & Skills Day

Visit with the blacksmith, flax spinner, quilter, and more during this event celebrating the crafts and skills of our ancestors.

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Frontier Independence Day

Come with the family, bring a picnic lunch, and dine on the grounds. Enjoy music and a special appearance by Pres. Abraham Lincoln. A FREE event from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 9th.

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St. Peter and the U.S.-Dakota War

Visit with costumed historical interpreters to learn about St. Peter and Army Captain Cox’s role in the saving of New Ulm.  The is an outdoor, come-and-go event.

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Garden Beautification Volunteer Morning

Come garden with us! Over the past two years, we've worked to revamp and renew the backyard at the Cox House. We're in the final steps, and you're invited to help us across the finish line. On Saturday, June 4, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, we're installing our new

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Cox House Museum Open House

Join us for the Cox House Museum Open House on Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. We’re celebrating our grand reopening after two long years of being closed. Step back in time and immerse yourself in Victorian life on the prairie as you enjoy a come-and-go outing to the

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