Dakota City Heritage Village Camps, Classes, and Tours

Dakota City Heritage Village Camps, Classes, and Tours offers School Tours: Hands-On History, a 2-hour walking tour for Grades K-2; School Tours: Village Experience, a 2-hour tour for Grades 3-6; and School Tours: One-Room School House, a 4-hour program for 2nd grade and up. It also offers Home School Tours for mixed ages age 3 and up, with tour length tailored to the ages of the children, and Try it Camp – Hands on Camp for children age 5 to 9, which is a one-day camp from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–13 years old
• General schedule: School Tours are offered in the spring (late April-June). All tours must be scheduled at least 3 weeks in advance. Start times are flexible and determined when you call to schedule your tour. Summer camps are offered; the source states the 2026 theme is 'Farm Life'.
• Facility hours: Office hours: Tuesdays 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Wednesdays 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Thursdays 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Village tours are by appointment only. The Village is open to the public during events.

About the provider

Dakota City Heritage Village was established in 1978 and represents a typical rural Dakota County village of 1900. Its mission is to connect current generations to the life and agricultural heritage of early twentieth century rural Dakota County through education and interpretation. The village is 100% community funded, and volunteer opportunities are available.

• School Tours: Hands-On History — Grades K-2 · 2-hour walking tour
• School Tours: Village Experience — Grades 3-6 · 2-hour tour
• School Tours: One-Room School House — 2nd grade and up · 4-hour program
• Home School Tours — Mixed ages (age 3 and up) · Length of tour time tailored to the ages of the children · Tours are tailored for the ages of the children and similar to the school tours. Minimum 10 students, maximum 60. Cost is $8 per person.
• Summer Camps
• Try it Camp – Hands on Camp — Children age 5 to 9 · One-day camp, 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Tours and camps are scheduled by appointment; school tours must be scheduled at least 3 weeks in advance. Photo passes and opportunities have been suspended due to vandalism and unsafe use of village railroad cars, porches and railings. Photos are allowed during public events.

Last updated November 4, 2026.