It is a repository of photographs, printed materials and artifacts related to the history of the south central Minnesota county of Blue Earth.

[2] The History Center functions as the current headquarters of the non-profit organization established in 1901 and is one of the oldest historical societies in Minnesota.

As the Society expanded, it placed historical markers throughout the county and advocated for the inclusion of significant sites on the national register.

The Society expanded beyond the Hubbard House and in 1988 relocated to the former Catholic Newman Center at 424 Warren Street, sharing the space with another non-profit organization.

[3] They offer in-person and virtual programs, a monthly Talking Ancestors Group, an annual Halloween 'Ghosts from the Past' event, and Historic pub crawls.