Washington County Historical Society

In 1916, Company K of the Stillwater National Guard was dispatched to the Mexican Border to defend against attacks from the famous Mexican rebel, Poncho Villa.

Through letters and photographs from the WCHS collection, "Company K in the Border War" details the in-glamorous reality these Stillwater men faced while stationed in Texas.

Admission to the Saturday, October 26 2PM paranormal presentation by the Johnsdale Paranormal Group.

Admission to the Saturday, October 26 4PM paranormal presentation by the Johnsdale Paranormal Group.

Admission to the Saturday, October 26 7PM paranormal presentation by the Johnsdale Paranormal Group.

Reserved seating at the Saturday, October 26 7PM paranormal presentation by the Johnsdale Paranormal Group, followed by an investigation of the Warden's House Museum led by Johnsdale. Limited to 10 people. $60.

309 pages

Originally published in 1915, "Thru the Mill" was written by inmate number "4342", George Bartlett, who served ten months in the old Stillwater Prison.
This book is his account of life behind the stone walls of Minnesota's most infamous prison.

Become a member of the Washington County Historical Society!

Membership is the most direct method of supporting the Washington County Historical Society. Your membership helps us collect, preserve, and disseminate the history of Washington County for residents and visitors in the belief that a historical perspective enhances our understanding of community and sense of place.