- History of Orson Estes Snake Farm
- Presented By: History Center of Olmsted County
- Dates: April 16, 2026
- Location: History Center of Olmsted County
- Address: 1195 W Circle Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902
- Phone: (507) 282-9447
- Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
- Price: $5 NON HCOC MEMBERS, FREE TO ALL HCOC MEMBERS
Details
Ever heard of the Orson Estes Snake Farm? Join local historian Jeff Sauve as he slithers into the fascinating, creepy-crawly history of Orson Estes Snake Farm. This isn’t your typical history lesson—it’s a deep dive into the astonishing true story of Orson W. Estes (1858-1940) a local showman and reptile impresario, long credited with running the nation's first commercial snake farm in the late 1800s and early 1900s. You will not want to miss this one!
