Gateway to Minnesota History

Lawns to Legumes Garden Tour Day

Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN, United States

Join us Saturday, August 3rd anytime from 9am – 12pm for Lawns to Legumes Garden Tour Day!  We are building a pollinator garden at the Washington County Heritage Center through […]

Getting Started in Genealogy with Amanda Lathrop

Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN, United States

Are you interested in family history but are not sure where to start? Getting Started in Genealogy will show you how to ask the right questions, find and evaluate sources, […]

The History of the Rock Island Bridge with Herb Reckinger Jr.

Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN, United States

Photo by Louis M via TripAdvisor Herb Reckinger Jr. presents on the Rock Island Bridge, a swing bridge with lots of history located in Inver Grove Heights! About the event: […]

The Houses and History of Stillwater Builder Frank Linner & Co.

Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN, United States

Eric B. Linner is the fourth generation of Linners working in the construction industry and from Stillwater. His great-grandfather Frank W. Linner, grandfather Lawrence W. Linner and father, David B. […]

Writing Workshop Series Session 1: Personal History

Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN, United States

We are so excited to offer a special workshop series at the Washington County Heritage Center featuring experienced writers to guide you to creating a fun and meaningful piece of […]

A Conversation with Marlene Johnson

Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN, United States

WCHS is thrilled to announce an event on Wednesday, October 9 at 7pm called "A Conversation with Marlene Johnson" led by former lobbyist and artist John Kaul at the Washington […]

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Writing Workshop Series Session 2: Childhood Memories

Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN, United States

We are so excited to offer a special workshop series at the Washington County Heritage Center featuring experienced writers to guide you to creating a fun and meaningful piece of […]

Writing Workshop Series Session 3: Hometown Stories

Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN, United States

We are so excited to offer a special workshop series at the Washington County Heritage Center featuring experienced writers to guide you to creating a fun and meaningful piece of […]

Writing Workshop Series Session 4: Ancestors and Family Stories

Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN, United States

We are so excited to offer a special workshop series at the Washington County Heritage Center featuring experienced writers to guide you to creating a fun and meaningful piece of […]

Minnesota Rural Women’s Clubs with Kate Thomas

Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN, United States

This event was originally schedule for Tuesday, May 21, 2024. It has been RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, November 6 at 7pm.  Immerse yourself in the ideas, concerns, and activities of rural […]