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.

1 admission into the 10:00 PM Flashlight Tour on Friday, July 12, 2019
Non-refundable.

1 admission into the 8:30 PM Flashlight Tour on Friday, July 12, 2019
Non-refundable.

1 admission into the 9:00 PM Flashlight Tour on Friday, July 12, 2019
Non-refundable.

1 admission into the 9:30 PM Flashlight Tour on Friday, July 12, 2019
Non-refundable.

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.

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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.