The Tower-Soudan Historical Society invites all history enthusiasts to join us at our Annual Membership Dinner and Meeting.  This event promises an engaging evening filled with fascinating insights into local history. Event Highlights: Guest Speaker Presentation: Learn about our local...

The Tower-Soudan Historical Society Board of Directors typically meets one Wednesday a month and holds a short meeting after the annual membership meeting. They will be posted here. Meeting attendance can be in person or by phone. All meetings are...

History Happy Hour is held at the Tower Farmer’s Market on the last Friday of each month to show appreciation for the community’s support of...

As the Tower-Soudan Historical Society expanded its work from establishing the Tower Train Depot Museum in the city park to renovating the Historic Fire Hall...

Join us for Fun and History! Join us each summer for the Lake Vermilion Community Bash, held on the scenic grounds of Gruben’s Marina at Arrowhead Point. Hosted by the Tower-Soudan Historical Society, this lively gathering brings the community together...

Enjoy a taste of Minnesota mining history! Thursday morning July 16, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon Tower Train Depot - 404 Pine Street in Tower, MN Free admission - Donations are appreciated! 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast in the Passenger Coach...

Learn about Tower-Soudan-Lake Vermilion area history at this small and fascinating museum located inside Tower’s historic train depot at 404 Pine Street in Tower City Park. You can also tour the restored train cars and caboose next to the depot-museum...

Storytime on the Train Introduced in the summer of 2023, Train Tales is a youth program that brings history to life through storytelling at the Train Depot Museum. Gathered inside Passenger Coach 81, children are invited to listen to engaging...