Giants of the Earth Heritage Center

Giants of the Earth Heritage Center Preserving and passing on the stories of Spring Grove with exhibits, programs, local genealogy, and more

Providing an advanced personalized and collaborative approach to historical preservation, Giants of the Earth Heritage Center offers genealogical and genetic genealogy assistance, digitization services, and video interviews of citizens about historical events, experiences, and values. Our local history museum exhibits provide a glimpse into Spring Grove's past, and challenge visitors to consider its future. Giants is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, and donations to it are tax-deductible.

Happy New Year from all of us at Giants!!Today we are sharing an old postcard that people would send to their friends an...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Giants!!

Today we are sharing an old postcard that people would send to their friends and relatives from Spring Grove.

Happy New Year from all of us at Giants!!Today we are sharing an old postcard that people would send to their friends an...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Giants!!

Today we are sharing an old postcard that people would send to their friends and relatives from Spring Grove.

Announcing winners of our People's Choice voting at Gingerbread Lane 2025:Adults: Andrea Eger (Winner), Ty & Sara Haupt ...
12/29/2025

Announcing winners of our People's Choice voting at Gingerbread Lane 2025:

Adults: Andrea Eger (Winner), Ty & Sara Haupt (Runner-Up), Violet, Alexis, Charity (Honorable Mentions)

Kids: The Munson Crew (Winner), McKinley (Runner-Up), Liviana, Bianca & Mira, Logan & Ava (Honorable Mentions)

Coziest: Elaine & Dana Kjome (Winner), Violet Hatfield (Runner-Up), Ty & Sara, Alexis, Karen (Honorable Mentions)

Spring Groviest: Jim Gray (Winner), Charity Schroeder (Runner Up), Karen, Andrea, Celia (Honorable Mentions)

Exhibit is up thru Jan 6. We look forward to seeing what everyone makes next year!

Next year we'll add categories for:
Quirkiest
Most Christmassy

Mark your calendars: dates will be Dec 9 to Jan 5, with early deadline for submission on Dec 4.

Note: we'll close at 4pm on New Year's Eve, and open again Friday, Jan 2. Happy New Year!

Thanks to everyone who helped or participated at our Juletrefest 2025!
12/27/2025

Thanks to everyone who helped or participated at our Juletrefest 2025!

Our gift shop carries Dala horse cards and figurines. You can have a dala horse grace your mantel and send fun Dala hors...
12/27/2025

Our gift shop carries Dala horse cards and figurines. You can have a dala horse grace your mantel and send fun Dala horse cards to your friends and relatives.

Merry Christmas everyone! For this special Christmas edition of we're sharing this vintage Christmas card that was don...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas everyone! For this special Christmas edition of we're sharing this vintage Christmas card that was donated by the Onsgard-Hallan family. Do you have any old Christmas cards from years past that you still look back at this time of year? If you'd like to share yours, feel free to post pictures in the comments below.

We will be closed today for Christmas; have a very merry holiday!

Happy ! This week's puzzle: can you find who on our Gingerbread Land is hanging their laundry out to dry on this adorab...
12/23/2025

Happy ! This week's puzzle: can you find who on our Gingerbread Land is hanging their laundry out to dry on this adorable mushroom-mounted clothesline? Let us know to get your own tasty treat 🍭

12/22/2025

Can you believe that Christmas is only FIVE days away? If you've still got a few more presents to buy or if that stocking needs a bit more stuffing, come on by our gift shop and we'll help you find the perfect last minute Christmas presents! We've got loads of activity books for kids and pretty and festive ornaments of all sorts that make great stocking stuffers. That's not to mention all the puzzles, sweaters, socks, scarves, playing cards, and more--we're sure to have the perfect gifts for the last few names on your list!

Come finish your Christmas shopping today until 5 or next week--we'll be open regular hours Monday and Tuesday, until 4 on Christmas Eve, and closed on Christmas🎄🎁🎅🏻

Address

163 W Main Street
Spring Grove, MN
55974

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15074985070

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Providing an advanced personalized and collaborative approach to historical preservation, Giants of the Earth Heritage Center offers genealogical and genetic genealogy assistance, digitization services, and video interviews of senior citizens about historical events, experiences, and values. Our local history museum exhibits provide a glimpse into Spring Grove's past, and challenge visitors to consider its future. Giants is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, and donations to it are tax-deductible.