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 […]

Preservation in Stillwater with Matt Thueson

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

June will be the 50th anniversary of Stillwater’s Heritage Preservation Commission. Commission chair Matt Thueson considers Stillwater’s evolution, looks back at the city’s lost and saved places, and speaks about […]

Black & White Movie Night: Great Silent Film Comedies

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

Buster Keaton Black & White Movie Night returns with an assortment of short subjects featuring famous clowns of the silent era. The program will include Buster Keaton and the third […]

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