# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Story of the Stoppels - A Story of Immigration Exhibit Opening and Lecture
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Life for the Stoppels from Germany was incredibly difficult; and their first winter was spent in a hand-dug cave in the side of a hill to survive the brutal Minnesota cold. Over time, that survival turned into prosperity. They built a thriving farmstead, including the iconic barn and house that still stand today as a testament to their labor and success. History is a continuous thread of resilience and migration, so with our newest exhibit, we bridge the gap between the mid-1800s and the present day as we explore the German immigrant experience through the lens of George Stoppel and the modern success story of Pete Schuller who will discuss his early life in a European refugee camp and the challenges of navigating a post-war landscape.

$5 for non-members. FREE for HCOC members.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/the-story-of-the-stoppels-a-story-of-immigration-exhibit-opening-and-lecture/200029749722704
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 33

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rochester
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1195 W Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55902
- **lat**: 44.00562
- **long**: -92.5116
- **full address**: 1195 W Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55902

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Story of the Stoppels - A Story of Immigration Exhibit Opening and Lecture being held?
  - **A:** The Story of the Stoppels - A Story of Immigration Exhibit Opening and Lecture takes place on Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 1195 W Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55902.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Story of the Stoppels - A Story of Immigration Exhibit Opening and Lecture?
  - **A:** The Story of the Stoppels - A Story of Immigration Exhibit Opening and Lecture is organized by History Center of Olmsted County.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Story of the Stoppels - A Story of Immigration Exhibit Opening and Lecture is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rochester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Story of the Stoppels - A Story of Immigration Exhibit Opening and Lecture sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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