The Brown County Historical Society (BCHS) will hold its 93rd Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at the New Ulm Country Club, New Ulm, MN. The night will begin with socializing at 6:00pm, followed by a dessert buffet (with a fresh fruit option) at 6:30pm. The business meeting will begin at 7:00pm and the program will follow immediately after the business meeting.

Matthew Carter is the Executive Director of the Dakota County Historical Society. During World War II, more than 400,000 prisoners of war were sent to the United States after being captured. Prisoners of war were sent across the country where they were placed in camps for the duration of the war. The prisoners were used to offset the labor shortage, working within the communities they were housed and eventually returned home after the war’s conclusion. This presentation will explore the history of the German POW camps that were prevalent throughout Minnesota, including New Ulm.

To purchase tickets and RSVP please contact the Brown County Historical Society & Museum at: by phone: 507-233-2616, e-mail: education@browncountyhistorymn.org, or stop on in at 2 N. Broadway St. New Ulm, MN 56073