Quietly Beautiful - Wildly Connected
The house where Andrew J. Volstead, champion of the Volstead Act (also known as the National Prohibition Act), was privately owned until 1974 when it was designated as
a National Register of Historic Places and as a National Historic Landmark.
The residence was made into a museum by the Minnesota Association of Co-Operatives and given to the city of Granite Falls in 1979.
The Andrew J. Volstead House Museum is managed by the Granite Falls Historical Society, a volunteer based nonprofit dedicated to preserving the history of Granite Falls. The City of Granite Falls owns the historic structure.
Celebrate Christmas at the historic Volstead House which will be decorated in 1920 fashion! Snap photos with Santa and his reindeer! There will be treats and coloring for kids. There will also be small reindeer […]
Bring the entire family for a great photo op! Free admission.
Hear about the cases that involved Andrew Volstead in “Crimes and Calamity in Yellow Medicine County. ” Refreshments served, free admission. Books available for purchase.
Taste a variety of local craft beer and "prohibition" style beers for $8 a beer, learn about their characteristics,and enjoy appetizers while you soak in the historic atmosphere of the Andrew J. Volstead Home in […]
