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Alyssa Auten

Alyssa Auten

Community Liaison

Pronouns: She/Her

Alyssa has a background in architecture, history, design, and non-profit management. She received her BSAS in Architectural Studies from UW-Milwaukee and an MSc in Historic Building Conservation from the University of Bath in England. Alyssa has spent the last fifteen years working for cultural heritage institutions like North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area, the Folsom House Historic Site, and the Nicollet County Historical Society. 

Born and raised in the St. Croix River Valley, Alyssa has spent years exploring (almost) every back road, hiking dozens of trails, and learning about the history and towns. Her love for this area is why she is thrilled to work as the Community Liaison for Franconia Sculpture Park, and also what prompted her to get her real estate license so she could help others experience how incredible it is to live, work and play here!  When not at work, Alyssa can be found exploring, hiking, kayaking or cooking with her husband and daughter.

Location

29836 St. Croix Trail
Shafer, MN 55074 

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Franconia Sculpture Park resides on the ancestral Dakota lands of the Wahpekute in Mni Sota Makoce, along the St. Croix River which also holds significance by the Ojibwe and other Native peoples. We recognize, support and advocate for all Native nations and will actively center Native voices in our work.

 

Hours

The grounds of Franconia Sculpture Park are open 365 days a year from 8am-8pm.

The Franconia Commons building is open:

Apr. 15 – Nov. 14:
Everyday, 10am-5pm

Nov. 15 – Apr. 14: Friday-Sunday, 10am-4pm

Closed on National Holidays

 

Contact

Phone: 651.257.6668
Email: info@franconia.org

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There is no admission fee to Franconia Sculpture Park but visitors are encouraged to make a donation of any amount. Donations can be made through QR code displayed on our parking lot signage, in orange cash boxes throughout the park, or inside the Franconia Commons building.
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