Gateway to Minnesota History

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

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

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, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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, United States

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, United States

  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, United States

    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, United States

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, United States

  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, United States

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 […]