Harkin Store Program - Minnesota Riverboats
MINNESOTA RIVERBOATS
Riverboats were used as early as 1853 to develop the Minnesota River area,
where the village of West Newton developed. Alexander Harkin was one of the
first residents but was farming for 14 years before moving into town to start his
general store and grain warehouse.
The 1870's general store has 40 % original merchandise on the shelves. Come
and see the displays and information about the riverboats that traveled the
Minnesota River. The West Newton stream ship was one of the first boats on
the river in 1853. The West Newton docking area was very busy until the boats
stopped. Come find out WHY!
The Harkin Store is open on Saturdays and Sundays in May from 10 to 5 pm with programs on Sundays from 1 to 4pm. The programs are included with the
admission to the store. The gift shop is open the same hours as the store and has
many books, toys, hand crafted and unique items, also 10 cent candy.
The store is located nine miles northwest of New Ulm on Nicollet County Road 21,
or the bottom road, or nine miles east of Fort Ridgely. For more information contact
the store on week ends at 1-507-354-8666 or Nicollet County Historical Society which
operates the store at 1-507-934-2160.
Date and Time
Sunday May 22, 2016
Sunday May 22 1-4pm.
Location
Harkin Store