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Purchase a Deep Valley High School Class of 1910 Sweatshirt

For a limited time, we are offering this lovely comfy sweatshirt in Betsy Ray’s senior class colors. The sweatshirts are light grey with deep purple lettering, and the folks who’ve already purchased them have told us how beautifully comfortable and soft they are.

Fill out the order form here. We’ll then send you an invoice, which you must pay before February 19. We’ll submit the order to the company on February 20.

For a variety of reasons, we’re not able to stock a lot of apparel in our Shop. We’re trying this as a possible model for future clothing items – and we’ll let you know how it goes.

Don’t hesitate – order your sweatshirt today!

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!


—> Looking for older News stories? They can be found here.

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
“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.

"Betsy and the Great World" Book Discussion, Part 2
Apr 15
"Betsy and the Great World" Book Discussion, Part 2

Join us for a closer look at Betsy and the Great World, Part ! This 90-minute Zoom 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@betsy-tacysociety.org" for the Zoom link and discussion questions.

Drop-In Writers Lounge
Apr 22
Drop-In Writers Lounge

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).

Drop-In Writers Lounge – May
May 18
Drop-In Writers Lounge – May

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's Wedding” Book Discussion, Part 1
May 20
“Betsy's Wedding” Book Discussion, Part 1

Join us for a closer look at Betsy's Wedding, Part 1! This 90-minute Zoom 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@betsy-tacysociety.org" for the Zoom link and discussion questions.