“AND IN THIS CORNER, from PARTS UNKNOWN” with wrestling historian George Schire

Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN

WHO WAS THAT MASKED MAN?  On April 2, 2024 at 6:30pm wrestling historian and author George Schire returns to the Washington County Heritage Center to share the identities and stories of wrestling's mystery men.   In the old territory days of professional wrestling, there was a highly populated city called, "Parts Unknown".  It couldn't be found on […]

HANDWORK & HERITAGE: Woodcarving, Tin Types and Spinning/Fiber Arts

Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN

  This event is a celebration of the new exhibit designed by Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at the Heritage Center, all about handwork and winter crafts. This exhibit won't be here forever, so see it while it lasts!

Orphan Train Story in Minnesota with Bill Schrankler

Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN

Orphan Train in Minnesota The hidden story of the orphan train movement in Minnesota will be explained from its beginnings to its climax. Approximately 5,000-6,000 children were sent to Minnesota via the orphan trains, nearly half of whom arrived between1882 and 1892. Become acquainted with the personalities, both locally and nationally, who initiated the largest […]

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Warden’s House Museum Open House

Warden's House Museum 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN

The Warden’s House Museum will be open from noon to 4 PM at no charge to check out the new exhibits and talk with knowledgeable volunteers! This will be the 83rd year of the Warden’s House operating as a museum! Come help us kick off the season and see what is new this year at […]

Hay Lake School Spelling Bee

Hay Lake School 14020 195th St N, Marine on St. Croix, MN

Come out to Hay Lake School and test your skills with an old-fashioned spelling bee!  7-7:30pm - Kids Category (students age 9-14) 7:30pm - Adult Category (ages 15 and up) Free! Questions? Email Susan Stepka at susan.stepka@wchsmn.org

Minnesota Rural Women’s Clubs with Kate Thomas

Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN

Immerse yourself in the ideas, concerns, and activities of rural women’s clubs in Minnesota from 1920-1990s.  Learn about the crucial importance of gender history to civic engagement in these rural areas. Understand how rural women’s clubs provided opportunities for women working in the home and on the farm to gain leadership skills and assert their […]