Researcher Shirley Dalaska would like to hear from anyone whose Hastings-area ancestors fought in the Civil War. Contact her by calling the Pioneer Room at Hastings City Hall at 651-480-2367. Cindy Thury Smith, the curator, also can be reached at csmith@ci.hastings.mn.us.
The Pioneer Room contains historical records of residents and businesses in Hastings, a historical photo collection, reference materials concerning Minnesota, Dakota County and Hastings history, genealogical records, and newspaper archives categorized by topic or person.
