Washington County Historical Society

Flashlight Tours at the Warden's House Museum
2024-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
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 will last approximately one hour.
Start times are 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00.
Tickets are $20 and reservations are required.
Click here to buy tickets online, or call 651-439-5956. Space is limited, so don’t delay! Get in the spirit of the spooky season with a flashlight tour at the Warden’s House museum at 602 N. Main Street.

Winter Tours at the Warden's House Museum!
2025-02-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
Experience the Warden’s House Museum in a different season! Take a tour with experienced guides to hear stories about the prison’s early days when Minnesota was still a territory and what life was like for prisoners on the inside.
The most infamous residents of the prison were the Younger Brothers, who served time for their crimes as part of the James-Younger Gang.

SOLD OUT 6PM Haunted History at the Warden’s House: Afterlife Sentences
2025-04-26 18:00 - 19:15 | Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
This event is Sold Out.

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 in November 2024.
Tickets: $25/person. Limited Seating!
Buy tickets here
Doors will open at 5:00 for guests to tour the museum.
What showed up on their cameras and audio equipment? Is the Warden’s House Museum actually haunted?
About The Twin Cities Paranormal Society (TCPS)
The Twin Cities Paranormal Society is a not-for-profit organization serving the greater Twin Cities Metro area. We are dedicated to the research, investigation, documentation, and education of the public regarding paranormal phenomenon. Our objective is to investigate and research claims of alleged haunted activity. All investigations are approached with an open mind and are conducted in a professional manner.
Learn more about TCPS on their website.

SOLD OUT 8PM Haunted History at the Warden’s House: Afterlife Sentences
2025-04-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
This event is Sold Out.

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 in November 2024.
Tickets: $25/person. Limited Seating!
Buy tickets here
What showed up on their cameras and audio equipment? Is the Warden’s House Museum actually haunted?
About The Twin Cities Paranormal Society (TCPS)
The Twin Cities Paranormal Society is a not-for-profit organization serving the greater Twin Cities Metro area. We are dedicated to the research, investigation, documentation, and education of the public regarding paranormal phenomenon. Our objective is to investigate and research claims of alleged haunted activity. All investigations are approached with an open mind and are conducted in a professional manner.
Learn more about TCPS on their website.

2025 Warden's House Museum Open House
2025-04-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
Help us kick off a new season at the Warden’s House Museum!

The Warden’s House Museum is open from noon to 4pm and admission is FREE!
Come chat with knowledgeable volunteers and hear harrowing stories about the territorial/state prison and tales about the wardens and their families.
Parking
Limited parking is located behind the Warden’s House. Drive up the hill and past the house. The tour entrance is on the front porch. Street parking is available in front of the building and across the street in the parking lot next to the walking trail and the Manitou Fund Education + Arts Center.
**The handicapped accessible entrance is located behind the house. Guests are welcome to drop off behind the building and park elsewhere as needed.
Contact
For more information, contact Heidi Heinze at heidi.heinze@wchsmn.org
About the Warden’s House Museum:
The Warden’s House opened as a part of the new Minnesota Territorial Prison in 1853. Over time, 13 Warden’s lived in the house until 1914. After that, A superintendent of the Prison, Thomas Ross, and his family lived there until 1941 when the Washington County Historical Society purchase the home from the state and opened it as the second house museum in Minnesota that year.

2025 Stillwater Historic House Tour
2025-05-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
⭐️ Tour Date: May 18, 2025, 12-5pm⭐️

Step Back in Time and Step Inside Some of Stillwater’s Most Iconic Houses!
Explore the charm and history of Stillwater like never before at the 2025 Stillwater Historic House Tour, proudly presented by the Washington County Historical Society.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, architecture aficionado, or simply looking for a delightful day out, this tour is not to be missed!
Tickets

Tickets available now! Order here: https://bit.ly/3GvqN52
Tickets will be available for pickup on the day of the tour, Sunday, May 18 starting at 10am at the Washington County Heritage Center. *Tickets cannot be picked up early in order to limit potential copies being made. Thanks for understanding!
When you pick up your tickets on the day of the tour, we’ll provide you with:

your tickets
a map with all the house locations
a packet of historical information about each house!

Tour Details

Houses may be visited in any order! Note that the Historic Courthouse is open from 1pm-4pm only.
Parking is primarily on the street for each house. The Historic Courthouse has parking lots on both the north and southwest sides of the building. The Warden’s House Museum’s accessible parking and entrance are located at the back of the house.
Transportation is not provided. Please plan according to your needs, and feel free to drop off anyone with mobility challenges closer to the front door as needed.
Please remove your shoes before entering or use the booties provided at the entrance.
Photography is welcome outside of the houses. Please no interior photos unless house owners indicate otherwise. Thanks!

Preview of the tour route:

WCHS would like to sincerely thank our generous sponsors:
Cates Fine Homes
Darn Knit Anyway
Daughters of the American Revolution, Saint Croix Valley Chapter
Johnny’s TV
June Weddings
June Eagleton
MADE Coffee
Rose Floral & Greenhouse
Tilted Tiki
Valley Bookseller

Flashlight Tours at the Warden's House Museum
2025-10-17 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
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, 6:45PM, and 7:30PM
Tours will last approximately one hour.
Tickets:
Tickets are $35 per person. Click here to buy tickets!
Please arrive approximately 10 minutes before the tour start time. After purchasing your ticket, we will add your name to the guest list! Bring your ID to the event to claim your tickets.
Questions?
Call the Warden’s House at 651-439-5956 or email heidi.heinze@wchsmn.org

Haunted History: The Afterlife Sentences
2025-10-24 18:00 - 21:30 | Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
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 presentation (Doors open at 5:30pm) – buy tickets here
8:30pm presentation (Doors open at 8:00pm) – buy tickets here

About The Twin Cities Paranormal Society (TCPS)
The Twin Cities Paranormal Society is a not-for-profit organization serving the greater Twin Cities Metro area. We are dedicated to the research, investigation, documentation, and education of the public regarding paranormal phenomenon. Our objective is to investigate and research claims of alleged haunted activity. All investigations are approached with an open mind and are conducted in a professional manner.

Haunted History: The Afterlife Sentences
2025-10-25 18:00 - 21:30 | Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
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 presentation (Doors open at 5:30pm) – buy tickets here
8:30pm presentation (Doors open at 8:00pm) – buy tickets here

About The Twin Cities Paranormal Society (TCPS)
The Twin Cities Paranormal Society is a not-for-profit organization serving the greater Twin Cities Metro area. We are dedicated to the research, investigation, documentation, and education of the public regarding paranormal phenomenon. Our objective is to investigate and research claims of alleged haunted activity. All investigations are approached with an open mind and are conducted in a professional manner.
