Christmas Pictures at Hay Lake School
Hay Lake School 14020 195th St N, Marine on St. Croix, MN
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Gateway to Minnesota History
The Washington County Historical Society is hosting the 16th Annual Beer Tasting and Silent Auction at Hay Lake School! Get ready for a several local breweries on tap, a silent auction, and the perfect relaxed setting to celebrate the start of summer. Tickets are $20/person and available day-of only at Hay Lake School. Ages […]
Washington County is home to a wide variety of feathered friends. Kyle Te Poel is a birder and photographer, and runs Next Bend Birding Tours. Since 2008, Kyle Te Poel has worked in Minnesota, Maine, and California as a naturalist, educator, park ranger, and in-the-field bird/environmental researcher. Te Poel has worked with several organizations including […]
Come out to Hay Lake School and test your skills with an old-fashioned spelling bee! 7-7:30pm - Kids Category (students age 9-14) 7:30pm - Adult Category (ages 15 and up) Free! Questions? Email Susan Stepka at susan.stepka@wchsmn.org
For seventeen years, this event has become the keystone fundraiser for the Washington County Historical Society. This year the breweries attending are Bent Brewstillery, Bent Paddle Brewery, Castle Danger, Lift Bridge Brewery, Sierra Nevada Brewery, Summit Brewery, Rustic Roots winery and more! The beer is just a part of it; in addition, there will be […]
Greg Benson, second from left, was inducted to the Minnesota Hall of Fame. In the 1990s Greg's three sons Mike, Josh, and Ryan Benson playing in the Minnesota State Tournament. From left, Mike, Greg, Josh, and Ryan. Photo courtesy of Dan Lindgren Play ball! Dan Lindgren, Forest Lake High School grad and full-time player on […]
After the Rural Schoolhouse Reunion, continue the fun by heading over to Hugo to support the Hopkins Schoolhouse + Heritage Center! Register below and contact hopkinsschoolhouse.heritagecenter@gmail.com for more information.
For seventeen years, this event has become the keystone fundraiser for the Washington County Historical Society. This year the breweries attending are Bent Brewstillery, Bent Paddle Brewery, Castle Danger, Lift Bridge Brewery, Sierra Nevada Brewery, Summit Brewery, Rustic Roots winery and more! This event is rescheduled from a rained-out summer date. Admission to the […]
Photo credit: Sharon Brodin *Hosted at Hay Lake School 14020 195th St N., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047 Elizabeth Nelson, a naturalist from William O'Brien State Park, will present about the history of the park. Her program will include the history of the O'Brien Family, the history of the Copas area, and the changes to […]
Buy tickets here! WCHS is excited to present the 18th Annual Hay Lake Beer Tasting! Breweries from all over Minnesota and Wisconsin will be slinging their best beers for you to sample and compare! In addition to the tasting, there will be a silent auction of many sought-after items and food served. Here are […]
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