Heritage Village, on the southwest edge of Mtn. Lake, near the intersection of County Road #1 and MN Hwy 60, was established in 1972 to remember and celebrate the Russian-Mennonite and German-Lutheran immigrants that were early settlers in the area.  Visitors stroll through 21 buildings filled with displays depicting pioneer life.  Many of the buildings were built in the 19th century and have been lovingly preserved and restored.

While each structure plays a part in telling the story of our 19th century founders, three stand out as truly one-of-a-kind, must-see buildings.

The Gerhard Dick family home and attached barn was built in the traditional European style over 125 years ago.  Few of these structures remain in Minnesota. Behind the home sits an unattached summer kitchen. Cooking was done here on hot summer days in an attempt to keep the house cool.