Washington County Historical Society

Show your support of the Washington County Historical Society's efforts to preserve the historic Rev. William T. Boutwell House with this commemorative t-shirt.

You can let everyone know you support historic preservation in this comfortably soft gray shirt featuring an original drawing of the Boutwell House and a timeline of Rev. Boutwell's life.

90% Cotton / 10% Polyester.

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 8:00 PM Flashlight Tour on July 14, 2018.
Non-refundable.

1 admission into the 8:30 PM Flashlight Tour on July 14, 2018.
Non-refundable.

1 admission into the 9:00 PM Flashlight Tour on July 14, 2018.
Non-refundable.

1 admission into the 9:30 PM Flashlight Tour on July 14, 2018.
Non-refundable.

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.

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.