Discovery Sites
How to get there: Six miles southwest of Redwood Falls on Highway 67.
What you will find: A beautiful home, gardens and many farm buildings. There is a pavilion that serves as an event center.
Services at this site: Open for tours June 1st – Labor Day, Saturday & Sunday, 1–4:00pm or by appointment: 507-249-2210 (leave message). Reserve the Pavilion or Gardens for weddings, reunions, or special events: 507-249-3633 (leave message). Campgrounds are also available, please make reservations: 507-249-2210 (leave message).
Originally known for exporting prime beef for European consumption, this site is now the location of Farmfest, a three-day agricultural extravaganza held each summer.
Charles Duncan Gilfillan purchased 13,000 acres of land in Redwood County. On his land he built a beautiful home and offices, later adding a grain elevator, stock yard, and tenant homes.
Charles Oswin Gilfillan succeeded his father as owner of Gilfillian and built the Morgan Library in his honor. He also gave 160 acres to help support and maintain the building. Gilwood Haven in Redwood Falls, the Wabasso Library, and a building in Clements housing a lounge, fire hall and council room are other Gilfillan gifts.
The farm site was left to Redwood County Historical Society to be kept in memory of C. O. Gilfillan, with the purpose of preserving the history of the Gilfillan Estate and the surrounding area and to make this history available to the public.
Things to Do: Discovery Site, Museum, Outdoor Activities
