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Join us in a Great Adventure!We would like to share some exciting news with you. The Washington County Historical Society has set out on a monumental adventure to preserve our community's place in history. We have an opportunity to dream the dream by expanding our mission statement to serve the greater community with a new Washington County Heritage Center. The Heritage Center will be an exciting place to come visit, learn and discover our heritage through many creative avenues of visual, technical, interactive and educational means. Not only will we be able to house important items from our own local history, but we will be able to bring to you traveling exhibits from important museums all over the country. Please take a moment to review the link below, make a pledge and become a part of history with us! More: Washington County Heritage Center >>> |
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A compelling look at Stillwater Prison life in another era, vividly recalled through historic photographs and startling first-person accounts. Paperback, 146 pages. $23 |
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Summer InternshipStillwater, Minn. – The Washington County Historical Society is inviting post Secondary students to apply for a paid summer internship position at the Warden's House Museum in Stillwater and the Hay Lake School Museum in Scandia. The deadline for applications is May 24, 2013. The internship program introduces students to the day-to-day workings of a regional history museum and provides an opportunity to apply academic skills and training in a unique working environment. |
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Scholarships AvailableThe Washington County Historical Society is offering a scholarship for post-secondary education. The scholarship is available to graduating seniors enrolled in a Washington county high school or a student in a college or university program currently residing in Washington County [as a permanent resident] who is focusing on history, American studies, architecture or a history related field of study. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and must be a member of WCHS or have an immediate family member(s) who are members of the organization. The goal of the Washington County Historical Society Scholarship program is to encourage historic preservation and interpretation and to encourage students to study history by providing financial assistance in the form of an educational scholarship. All applications must be received by May 1st, 2013 and the recipient(s) will be notified by May 15th, 2013. To receive an application, please contact your high school councilors office or the Washington County Historical Society at 651-439-5956 or visit www.wchsmn.org. Links: Scholarship Information | Application: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 |
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Warden's House Museum & Hay Lake School House
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Beer Tasting at Hay Lake School!Check out this video from the WCHS Beer Tasting at Hay Lake in June!
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Support the Washington County Historical Society by Shopping OnlineThe Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce it’s partnership with market america, the world’s largest online shopping destination! Market America features over 50 million products and services! GET PAID TO SHOP while you support the Washington County Historical Society. It’s FREE and EASY to use! Follow these simple steps and you’ll be on your way:
With every purchase you make, a percentage of your total shopping order will be donated to the Washington County Historical Society. Help support your local historical society by shopping online! Shop at stores like these:
Click on the link below to get started. More: Market America >>> |
WCHS Mission StatementWashington County Historical Society collects, preserves, and disseminates the history of the county and state of Minnesota. |
Hard Time: Voices from a State Prison, 1849-1914
