Gateway to Minnesota History

Hay Lake Speaker Series: “What I’ve Learned Running a CSA Farm”

Hay Lake School 14020 195th St N, Marine on St. Croix, MN

What is a CSA farm? "Community Supported Agriculture consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes, either legally or spiritually, […]

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16th Annual Beer Tasting and Silent Auction

Hay Lake School 14020 195th St N, Marine on St. Croix, MN

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 […]

$20.00

Birds of Washington County with Kyle Te Poel

Hay Lake School 14020 195th St N, Marine on St. Croix, MN

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 […]

Hay Lake School Spelling Bee

Hay Lake School 14020 195th St N, Marine on St. Croix, MN

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) […]

17th Annual Beer Tasting at Hay Lake School

Hay Lake School 14020 195th St N, Marine on St. Croix, MN

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 […]

$20

“Scandia softball: past and present” with Dan Lindgren

Hay Lake School 14020 195th St N, Marine on St. Croix, MN

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. […]

Rural Schoolhouse Reunion

Hay Lake School 14020 195th St N, Marine on St. Croix, MN

  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. 

Oktoberfest – Beer Tasting and Silent Auction at Hay Lake School

Hay Lake School 14020 195th St N, Marine on St. Croix, MN

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 […]

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