News

Our annual Christmas ornament fundraiser

Be part of our holiday celebration at the Betsy–Tacy Houses, even from afar! From now through December 20, make an end-of-the-year donation to the Betsy-Tacy Society of any amount, and we'll write your name on a Christmas ornament to hang on the tree at Tacy's House. We'll then email you a photo of your ornament on the tree as well as this year's BTS holiday card.

You can also mail a check to us at 332 Center Street, Mankato, MN 56001. (Please note on your check that it's for our Christmas fundraiser.)

The BTS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation may be tax-deductible.

Thank you for your support!

Find us on Bluesky

We’ve added Bluesky to our social media platforms. You can find the BTS here.

We Were in the Washington Post!

You can read the article here.

Meet Our New Intern!

Autumn Ward-Shodin is a student at MSU Mankato, majoring in gender and women’s studies, with a minor in child development.

Her first BTS project is to catalogue the enormous doll collection a friend donated a few years ago and start selling the dolls on Etsy, and she looks forward to helping us market the Betsy-Tacy Houses as a destination for Minnesota history buffs. Autumn tells us she loves exploring hidden treasures around Mankato. She says, “One of my favorite places to hike, hammock, or just to think is the Williams Nature Center.” She's excited to bring her skills to the BTS and get a peek behind the scenes at a small but thriving nonprofit, adding, “So far this internship has been one of the best experiences I've had in Mankato!” We love her energy and enthusiasm and are simply thrilled to have her with us.

Our Amazon Wish List

Want to be part of the Betsy-Tacy Houses and support our work in a very concrete and tangible way? Check out our new Wish List on Amazon.com and see the various items we’d love to receive. (Many years ago, a member donated a new vacuum to Tacy’s House, and every time she visits she checks to see how “her” vacuum is doing! 🤣) We will update this list regularly. Thank you for your support!


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Events

Save the date! The next Betsy-Tacy Convention will be October 10–12, 2025. Find the latest Convention news here:
Website: https://betsy-tacy-convention.square.site/
Facebook: facebook.com/BetsyTacyCon

Note: “Deep Valley Time” (i.e., Central Time) is our default when listing an event. To be sure that you’ve correctly calculated the time difference for your location, we suggest using an online world clock such as this one.

Featured
Drop-In Writers Lounge – January
Jan 19
Drop-In Writers Lounge – January

Each month, we offer a two-hour block for writers to gather via Zoom and work quietly on their own while enjoying the fellowship of other writers.

Free and open to all. Pre-registration is required. Once you've registered, please email Jennifer (Jennifer@betsy-tacysociety.org) to get the Zoom link.

“Betsy in Spite of Herself” Book Discussion – International Edition!
Jan 25
“Betsy in Spite of Herself” Book Discussion – International Edition!

Join us for a closer look at Betsy in Spite of Herself. In an effort to make our book discussions more accessible for our outside–the-U.S. members and friends, this two-hour Zoom discussion begins at 11 a.m. Deep Valley time. Open to all, though best for ages 12 and up. $3 for BTS members; $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.

Note: Please register at least 24 hours before the event. If you register the day of the event, we may not see your order in time.


Once you've registered, please email "Jennifer <at> betsy-tacysociety.org" for the Zoom link and discussion questions.

“Emily of Deep Valley” Book Discussion, Part 1
Jan 26
“Emily of Deep Valley” Book Discussion, Part 1

Join us for a deeper look at Emily of Deep Valley by Maud Hart Lovelace, Part 1, on Sunday, January 26, 2025. The 90-minute discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. Deep Valley time. Open to all, though best for ages 12 and up. $3 for BTS members; $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Once you’ve registered, please email Jennifer (Jennifer@betsy-tacysociety.org) for the Zoom link and discussion questions.

Drop-In Writers Lounge – February
Feb 18
Drop-In Writers Lounge – February

Each month, we offer a two-hour block for writers to gather via Zoom and work quietly on their own while enjoying the fellowship of other writers.

Free and open to all. Pre-registration is required.

“Emily of Deep Valley” Book Discussion, Part 2
Feb 24
“Emily of Deep Valley” Book Discussion, Part 2

Join us on Monday, February 24, 2025, for a deeper look at Emily of Deep Valley by Maud Hart Lovelace, Part 2. The 90-minute discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. Deep Valley time. Open to all, though best for ages 12 and up. $3 for BTS members; $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Once you’ve registered, please email Jennifer (Jennifer@betsy-tacysociety.org) for the Zoom link and discussion questions.

“Betsy and the Great World” Book Discussion, Part 1
Mar 10
“Betsy and the Great World” Book Discussion, Part 1

Join us for a deeper look at Betsy and the Great World by Maud Hart Lovelace, part 1. The 90-minute discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. Deep Valley time. Open to all, though best for ages 12 and up. $3 for BTS members; $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Once you’ve registered, please email Jennifer (Jennifer <at> betsy-tacysociety.org) for the Zoom link and discussion questions.

Drop-In Writers Lounge – March
Mar 16
Drop-In Writers Lounge – March

Join us for two hours of working quietly in the company of other writers. Participants have noted how much they enjoy this dedicated writing time and how surprisingly productive they are!

This event is free and open to all. Drop in any time!


Note: Pre-registration is required. Once you’ve registered, please email Jennifer for the Zoom link (Jennifer <at> betsy-tacysociety.org).

“Betsy Was a Junior” Book Discussion – International Edition!
Apr 5
“Betsy Was a Junior” Book Discussion – International Edition!

Join us for a closer look at Betsy Was a Junior. In an effort to make our book discussions more accessible for our outside–the-U.S. members and friends, this two-hour Zoom discussion begins at 11 a.m. Deep Valley time. Open to all, though best for ages 12 and up. $3 for BTS members; $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.

Note: Please register at least 24 hours before the event. If you register the day of the event, we may not see your order in time.


Once you've registered, please email "Jennifer <at> betsy-tacysociety.org" for the Zoom link and discussion questions.