I’d love to see more people come through City Hall to see and experience the beauty and history of this building, which was built between 1869 and 1871. It’s the community’s building. This event is a wonderful collaboration.”

Mayor Mary Fasbender

Local volunteers will lead tours on the hour at 11 a.m., 12 Noon and 1 p.m.

Community members are invited to visit Hastings City Hall on Saturday, January 20 for guided tours highlighting the history, art and architecture of the building. City Hall is home to the historic Dakota County Courthouse that was designed by A.M. Radcliff, one of Minnesota’s first architects. Historical paintings and artifacts tell the story of Hastings history.
Local volunteers will lead tours on the hour at 11 a.m., 12 Noon and 1 p.m.
The tour is sponsored by the Arts & Culture Commission in collaboration with the Pioneer Room and the Hastings Historical Society.
“I’d love to see more people come through City Hall to see and experience the beauty and history of this building, which was built between 1869 and 1871,” said Mayor Mary Fasbender. “It’s the community’s building. This event is a wonderful collaboration.”
The guided tours of Hastings City Hall will coincide with the Downtown Business Association’s Yeti Ice Sculpture Celebration.
It’s a little more than a week out, so perhaps winter will cooperate!
The Hastings Downtown Business Association Yeti Ice Sculpture Celebration will be held from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Visitors are encouraged to check out the ice sculptures and decorations in downtown. There will be a live ice carving that day in Oliver’s Grove.
It’s a great opportunity to do some shopping downtown, grab a bite to eat or have a beverage.
There will also be a blood drive at the Hastings Arts Center from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.