About Us

The Betsy-Tacy Society

Celebrating the spirit of the Betsy-Tacy books, and the writings, books, and life of Maud Hart Lovelace. The Betsy-Tacy Society was established in 1990 as a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the Betsy-Tacy books written by Maud Hart Lovelace.

Mission Statement:

'To promote and to preserve Maud Hart Lovelace's legacy and her work, encourage and support literacy and conserve historic Betsy-Tacy landmarks in Mankato."

The Society owns Maud Hart Lovelace's (Betsy) childhood home and the home of her best friend Frances Kenney (Tacy). Each year hundreds of visitors from all over the country (and the world) come to Mankato, Minnesota, to visit these homes and the Mankato (Deep Valley) places Maud immortalized in her books.

The Society sponsors events that educate and promote the Betsy-Tacy books, the author and her writings.

Read the history of the Betsy-Tacy Society