Washington County Heritage Center

WCHS is VERY excited to help present “Through the Lens of Walt Serier,” a brand new book featuring a photographic history of Bayport! Author Chris Nelson will be on hand at the Washington County Heritage Center from 6PM-8PM to sign copies, answer questions, and chat about all things Bayport. Books will be available for purchase […]

Patrick L. Shannon is BACK with more true crime stories with a historical twist! Patrick L. Shannon's well-researched and compellingly told tales from the front pages of Minnesota's past will fascinate any fan of true crime. EVENT INFO The Washington County Heritage Center will be open at 5pm for event attendees to experience the museum […]

via Turner Classic Movies Black & White Movie Night is BACK for Spooky Season! Come to the Washington County Center for one of the best scary movies starring the king of the genre, Vincent Price. Retired university professor Steve Schroer will provide a brief introduction to the film. Popcorn will be provided! House on Haunted […]

  Another gallery change from ArtReach St. Croix means another opportunity to chat with the artists! On October 23 from 2pm-4pm, artists from the current show at the Washington County Heritage Center will be on hand to discuss their pieces before a new show moves in. This is your chance to discuss artistic process and […]

https://youtu.be/5O1kmZFaHJc Lions, tigers, bears, and...Washington County? Find out what the connection is between the St. Croix Valley and the big top with a presentation by Jennifer Cronk, curator of Circus World in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Sons of an itinerant harness maker, the Ringling Bros. learned a lot about perseverance during their childhoods in Iowa, Minnesota, and […]