Gateway to Minnesota History
The Washington County Heritage Center is turning 4! We opened our doors four years ago on October 16, 2021. Come celebrate the anniversary with a FREE ADMISSION day on October 16, 2025 from 10am-4pm. The Heritage Center is one of three museums owned and operated by the Washington County Historical Society. Learn […]
Come and see the house and grounds after dark, while you hear true tales of terror and tragedy from the Minnesota State Prison. Local legend says that the place is haunted…come and find out for yourself if you dare! Times and Dates: Friday, October 17 @ 6:00PM, 6:45PM, and 7:30PM Saturday, October 18 @ 6:00PM, […]
Come and see the house and grounds after dark, while you hear true tales of terror and tragedy from the Minnesota State Prison. Local legend says that the place is haunted…come and find out for yourself if you dare! Times and Dates: Friday, October 17 @ 6:00PM, 6:45PM, and 7:30PM Saturday, October 18 @ 6:00PM, […]
The Warden’s House Museum is excited to host the Twin Cities Paranormal Society (TCPS) for a presentation sharing their spookiest evidence from past ghost investigations including an investigation at the Warden’s House Museum. What showed up on their cameras and audio equipment? Is the Warden’s House Museum actually haunted? Friday, October 24, 2025 6:00pm […]
The Warden’s House Museum is excited to host the Twin Cities Paranormal Society (TCPS) for a presentation sharing their spookiest evidence from past ghost investigations including an investigation at the Warden’s House Museum. What showed up on their cameras and audio equipment? Is the Warden’s House Museum actually haunted? Saturday, October 25, 2025 6:00pm […]
Eric Linner’s family has a long history of Army veterans, including himself, two brothers, his father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. His inspiration to research his great-great-grandfather’s journey with the Minnesota Seventh in the Civil War-West started 50 years ago when his grandmother piqued his interest in family history. The presentation will give a brief […]
Who built the enormous, strong barn at Aamodt's Apple Farm? Surprise! It was Judith Stern's own great, great, great grandfather from Meissenheim, Baden, Germany. Judith only learned that after moving to Washington County. Like a hungry detective, she wanted to learn more. Her family tree on her maternal side grew to 159 names beginning in […]
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