Kaleva Historical Society
Kaleva Historical Society
Kaleva Historical Society
​In 2025
Kaleva celebrated its
Quasquicentennial
Celebrating 125 years since Finnish immigrants moved to the newly formed village called Kaleva, named after the
famous epic poem,
the
Upcoming Events
The Kaleva Historical Society (KHS) promotes many of it's historical sites, local artists and musicians.
The KHS facilitates local projects and in the Kaleva area.
The Kaleva Historical Society was formed by members of the community that wanted to preserve the heritage and history of family, church, and community. For more information or to join click here.
YEAR-ROUND - Sculpture Walkway along Walta Street – see the grasshopper, business tree, Louhi's ship, mosaics of Kalevala murals, beautiful gardens (in season) and Finnish quilt squares.
​OPEN - Kaleva Art Gallery - Friday & Sunday 12-4 / Saturday 10-4
New ramp and entrance, new artists.
Artist of the Month - See Facebook for more information.
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May 23 & 24 - Bottle House Museum open for the season.
12-4 pm Saturday & Sunday through Christmas
• Saturday, December 5: Taste of Finland 12-4
• Saturday, December 12: Christmas Marketplace at Bottle House, Art Gallery and Community Center
• Monday, December 21: Light the Cemetery on the Winter Solstice. 4:00 at Maple Grove Cemetery
• Sunday, December 20: Bottle House closes for the season.
May 23 - Depot Railroad Museum
12-4 pm Saturday through Labor Day
July 18 & 19 - Kaleva Heritage Days
Car show, Arts & Crafts Show, Softball Tournament, Food, Church in the park, Chicken Dinner (Sunday),
Kids Games, Music and Lots of Fun!
Fridays in August (7, 14, 21 & 28) - Concerts at the Log Cabin Theater 7 pm - Click for Lineup
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