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WCHS Seeks Summer Interns

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.


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Site Manager Position Available

The Washington County Historical Society has a part-time Site Manager Position available for the historic Hay Lake School Museum Complex in Scandia.


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WCHS Announces 2010 Scholarship Program

The Washington County Historical Society is offering a scholarship for post-secondary students.


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WCHS Annual Dinner Meeting Thursday, March 11th

Join the WCHS for our Annual Membership Meeting, Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Boutwell's Landing Town Hall. Photographer Doug Ohman will speak about his upcoming book, "Prairie, Lake, Forest: Minnesota's State Parks." The event begins with check-in at 5:30, dinner at 6:30, WCHS annual meeting at 7:30 and the program will begin at 8:00 p.m. Cost is $20 each for WCHS members and $25 for non-members. Reservations required. Please call the WCHS office at 651-439-5956 to make your reservation.

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Preserve the Past, Share in the Future!

Become a member of the Washington County Historical Society!

Membership is one way that you can help support the Washington County Historical Society. Your membership helps us collect, preserve, and disseminate the history of Washington County for county residents and visitors in the belief that a historical perspective enhances our understanding of community and sense of place. Your membership also helps us operate two interpretive museums showcasing county heritage, provide educational programs to schools and to the public, assist researchers to document their family history, investigate and publish county history books, and showcase county history through exhibitions and displays throughout the county.

Benefits of membership:

  • FREE admission to the Warden's House Museum in Stillwater and Hay Lake Museum Complex in Scandia
  • Discounts on purchases in the museum gift shop (10% Individual & Family members, 15% Patron & Sustaining members)
  • FREE use of WCHS library and research center
  • Subscription fo Historical Whisperings, the society's quarterly newsletter
  • Discounts on tickets to membership meetings
  • Knowing that your membership dollars support the preservation of our treasured past for generations to come

The Washington County Historical Society has depended on membership ever since it was formed in 1934. Please show your support for the organization by becoming a member today.

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wchs photo of the week

Photo of the Week: February 1, 2010

The Marine ferry was a busy river crossing in 1925. This ferry, the only means of crossing the St. Croix River between Osceola and Stillwater, was operational for 100 years. The ferry was used until 1954.

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Marine Ferry, 1925.

WCHS Mission Statement

Washington County Historical Society collects, preserves, and disseminates the history of the county and state of Minnesota.

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