Black & White Movie Night: “The Kid” starring Charlie Chaplin

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

Black & White Movie Night is back at the Washington County Heritage Center! Retired university professor Steve Schroer will provide an introduction to the film. About the movie: Chaplin's first […]

Found in the water: The John Jeremy Story

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

https://youtu.be/XqaMhVw4yZQ   Over the course of history, families develop special skills such as blacksmithing, gold & silver smiths, plus many other occupations that are handed down through the generations. One […]

Native American Mounds History with Jon Quijano

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

https://youtu.be/uztbhQ77GJw Jon Quijano is an award-winning history documentary writer. His latest field research is taking place here in the St. Croix River Valley, gathering knowledge about the peoples who have […]

Stillwater’s Most Infamous Madam

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

https://youtu.be/wj2xMvae9pI WCHS Treasurer Tom Simonet gave a talk about Stillwater’s most infamous lady of the night Nellie "Red Nell" Mandeville. Red Nell became a businesswoman of sorts, hiring other area […]

“Winter’s Children: A Celebration of Nordic Skiing” with author Ryan Rodgers

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

https://youtu.be/SnsqcHR-7SE Author Ryan Rodgers presents on his book "Winter's Children: A Celebration of Nordic Skiing," the story of Nordic skiing in the Midwest—its origins and history, its star athletes and […]

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Surviving the Holocaust: Journey to a New World — Why the Jews? with Ken Engel

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

https://youtu.be/dmoZcjqH2vg Ken Engel's parents survived the Holocaust.  As a member of the Speakers Bureau of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas/Tolerance Minnesota, the JCRC Middle East […]

Seeing Minnesota History Through the Life of Charles A. Lindbergh

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

  https://youtu.be/P-c5igka0ww Prof. Chris Gehrz, author of a new biography of Charles A. Lindbergh, presents on the life story of a particularly famous Minnesotan to shed light on important themes […]

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Oldest Twin Cities: A Guide to Historic Treasures with Julie Jo Severson

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

    https://youtu.be/nP_GFlG5kaY   While blending old-world history with modern-day relevance, local author Julie Jo Severson explores hidden and legendary gems throughout the region she’s called home most of her […]

Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling 3.0 with George Schire

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

https://youtu.be/L0RWEmZcttQ Our favorite wrestling historian and author George Schire is BACK for part 3 of Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling! If you missed George's previous talks, not  to worry - […]

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New Exhibit Grand Opening: Grocery Stores of Washington County!

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

  The Washington County Heritage Center is opening a BRAND NEW EXHIBIT all about grocery stores and food buying in Washington County! Best part: admission to the museum will be […]

2023 Stillwater Historic House Tour

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

Join us for the 2023 Stillwater Historic Homes Tour on Sunday, May 21 from 12pm-5pm! Eight beautiful and unique homes nestled into the hills of Stillwater will be opening their […]