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 7:00 PM Flashlight Tour on October 20, 2018
Non-refundable.

1 admission into the 7:30 PM Flashlight Tour on October 20, 2018.
Non-refundable.

1 admission into the 8:00 PM Flashlight Tour on October 20, 2018
Non-refundable.

1 admission into the 8:30 PM Flashlight Tour on October 20, 2018
Non-refundable.

Admission to the Saturday, October 27th 4PM paranormal presentation by the Johnsdale Paranormal Group.

Admission to the Saturday, October 27th 6:00PM paranormal presentation by the Johnsdale Paranormal Group.

Admission to the Saturday, October 27th 8PM paranormal presentation by the Johnsdale Paranormal Group.

Reserved seating at the Saturday, October 27th 8PM paranormal presentation by the Johnsdale Paranormal Group, followed by joining an investigation that night of the Warden's House Museum. We will end by 2AM. Only 10 spots are available.

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.