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In 1880, Tracy was established with a population count of 322. Horses, oxen, and pure human energy powered the growth of both city and countryside.
After a disastrous fire in 1891, a new Tracy welcomed the steam engine and the horseless carriage, which pushed and pulled this community into the new century.
In 1977, a small group of citizens embarked on the long and often frustrating task of erecting a memorial to those hardy pioneers who stayed with this, often wild land. The purpose was to collect wheels from all facets of their lives, agricultural, railroad and automotive...plus all the little wheels, which helped this country grow and prosper. The Wheels Across the Prairie Museum opened its doors on June 1, 1985, to share the story with visitors.
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Now you can visit the Amiret Post Office, check out our Car Barn with antique tractors and vintage automobiles. View the power of nature and the horror of the 1968 tornado in pictures. Stop and examine the machinery used by farmers in the early 1900's.
Our village continues to grow...we've added the Murray County School House (District 91), an 1897 train depot from Volga, SD, the Sundquist summer kitchen, the Springdale-Imker blacksmith shop, and St. Mark's Church.
Welcome!
Get Connected
Support
Volunteer
Membership
Upcoming Events
Events
2025-2026 Projects Recognition Ceremony
Sun, May 17
Wheels Across Prairie Heritage Center
Learn more
MN Civil War Roundtable
Sat, Jun 20
Wheels Across Prairie Heritage Center
Learn more
A Chase to the Death: The Detailed Pursuit of the James-Younger Gang following the Northfield Raid
Sat, Jun 27
Wheels Across Prairie Heritage Center
Learn more
THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS!
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Our Hours
Summer Hours
(June-August)
Spring & Fall Hours
(Mar-May, Sept-Oct.)
Labor Day Weekend Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10AM-4PM
Thursday: 10AM-4PM
Friday: 10AM-4PM
Saturday: 10AM-4PM
Sunday: 12PM-4PM
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 10AM-4PM
Friday: 10AM-4PM
Saturday: 10AM-4PM
Sunday: CLOSED
From December to February, the museum is open Thursdays, 10AM-4PM, and by appointment
Admission Tickets
Research Registration
Site Map
Newsletters
Latest Projects
Site Map
December 2025 Newsletter
May 2025 Newsletter
Archived Newsletters found here!
It has been a busy fall at the Wheels Across the Prairie Heritage Center. We have a downtown display next to the post office. Go check it out. We have our Avenue of Flags installed and our train exhibit is up and running. We had new chinking installed in and out on our Log Cabin and we appreciate our groundskeeper Ron Boji.
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In 1880, Tracy was established with a population count of 322. Horses, oxen, and pure human energy powered the growth of both city and countryside.
After a disastrous fire in 1891, a new Tracy welcomed the steam engine and the horseless carriage, which pushed and pulled this community into the new century.
In 1977, a small group of citizens embarked on the long and often frustrating task of erecting a memorial to those hardy pioneers who stayed with this, often wild land. The purpose was to collect wheels from all facets of their lives, agricultural, railroad and automotive...plus all the little wheels, which helped this country grow and prosper. The Wheels Across the Prairie Museum opened its doors on June 1, 1985, to share the story with visitors.
Out of gallery
Now you can visit the Amiret Post Office, check out our Car Barn with antique tractors and vintage automobiles. View the power of nature and the horror of the 1968 tornado in pictures. Stop and examine the machinery used by farmers in the early 1900's.
Our village continues to grow...we've added the Murray County School House (District 91), an 1897 train depot from Volga, SD, the Sundquist summer kitchen, the Springdale-Imker blacksmith shop, and St. Mark's Church.
Welcome!
Get Connected
Support
Volunteer
Membership
Upcoming Events
Events
2025-2026 Projects Recognition Ceremony
Sun, May 17
Wheels Across Prairie Heritage Center
Learn more
MN Civil War Roundtable
Sat, Jun 20
Wheels Across Prairie Heritage Center
Learn more
A Chase to the Death: The Detailed Pursuit of the James-Younger Gang following the Northfield Raid
Sat, Jun 27
Wheels Across Prairie Heritage Center
Learn more
THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS!
1/4
Our Hours
Summer Hours
(June-August)
Spring & Fall Hours
(Mar-May, Sept-Oct.)
Labor Day Weekend Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10AM-4PM
Thursday: 10AM-4PM
Friday: 10AM-4PM
Saturday: 10AM-4PM
Sunday: 12PM-4PM
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 10AM-4PM
Friday: 10AM-4PM
Saturday: 10AM-4PM
Sunday: CLOSED
From December to February, the museum is open Thursdays, 10AM-4PM, and by appointment
Admission Tickets
Research Registration
Site Map
Newsletters
Latest Projects
Site Map
December 2025 Newsletter
May 2025 Newsletter
Archived Newsletters found here!
It has been a busy fall at the Wheels Across the Prairie Heritage Center. We have a downtown display next to the post office. Go check it out. We have our Avenue of Flags installed and our train exhibit is up and running. We had new chinking installed in and out on our Log Cabin and we appreciate our groundskeeper Ron Boji.
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