Warden's House Museum

The Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce the special open house celebrating the 170 years of the Warden’s House on North Main Street in Stillwater! Admission is FREE […]

Barry Kempton, Artistic & Executive Director of the Schubert Club, will give an illustrated talk about Minnesota's oldest arts organization, its programs and guest musicians over the years and its […]

WCHS volunteer, musician, and historian Mike Frain will give a musical tour of the phonographs, record players, and music boxes at the Warden's House. Come and enjoy the sound of […]

Spring cleaning - let’s get the house spruced up for the season! There are three cleaning dates: Tuesday April 9 from 10-2 Wednesday April 10 from 10-2 Thursday April 11 […]

Spring cleaning - let’s get the house spruced up for the season! There are three cleaning dates: Tuesday April 9 from 10-2 Wednesday April 10 from 10-2 Thursday April 11 […]

Spring cleaning - let’s get the house spruced up for the season! There are three cleaning dates: Tuesday April 9 from 10-2 Wednesday April 10 from 10-2 Thursday April 11 […]

Get acquainted with the Warden's House Museum and see what’s new for 2024! New tour guides wanting to learn more and experienced tour guides wanting some refreshers are all welcome. 

The Warden’s House Museum will be open from noon to 4 PM at no charge to check out the new exhibits and talk with knowledgeable volunteers! We have TWO big […]

Francis Delano   Come and learn about the life and times of the Delanos before, during, and after Francis Roach Delano was appointed the first Warden at the MN territorial […]

Calista Delano with her son Lewis (born -1866)   Happy Mother's Day! Bring your mother/grandmother/other special mom figure in your life to the Warden's House Museum and your mom will […]

Happy Father’s Day! Bring your father/grandfather/other special dad figure in your life to the Warden’s House Museum and your favorite guy will receive FREE ADMISSION for the tour! Father’s Day […]

  Come hear WCHS volunteer Karen Hesselroth give a presentation on Blue Willow, the popular dish ware.  Made in England and inspired by China, this functional art medium comes in […]