Warden's House Museum

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 Music Museum featuring keyboard instruments, composer letters and the "Music Makers Zone".  About the Schubert Club: Since 1893, Schubert Club has invited the world’s great […]

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 a bygone era and learn how the machines work! Attend in-person at the Warden's House Museum

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 from 10-2

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 from 10-2   New tour guides wanting to learn more about the Warden's House and experienced tour guides are all welcome!

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 from 10-2   New tour guides wanting to learn more about the Warden's House and experienced tour guides are all welcome!

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 things to celebrate this season - the 83rd year of the Warden's House operating as a museum, and the 175th Birthday for Washington County! Refreshments […]

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 prison (1853-1858).  Tom Delano, great great grandson of Warden Francis Delano will be giving a presentation about F. R. and Calista Delano at the Warden’s […]

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 receive FREE ADMISSION for the tour! Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12 and the Warden's House Museum tours are at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm.  […]

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 is Sunday, June 16 and the Warden’s House Museum tours are at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. *Regular tour rates apply for other non-dad guests […]

  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 many varieties.  Karen will explore the history of these blue and white delights, and highlight some special pieces in the collections of the Washington County […]

The Warden’s House Museum in Stillwater will be offering flashlight tours on Friday, October 25. 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! Tours […]