Gateway to Minnesota History

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. […]

3rd Annual Historic Grounds Coffee Tasting

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

Coffee's on!!! Come celebrate autumn in a cozy, festive atmosphere with a coffee tasting featuring buzzworthy brews from local shops! Saturday, September 28 from 10am-noon Tickets are $10/person. Ages 10 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Halloween-Themed Black & White Movie Night

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

    The original, non-musical film about a carnivorous plant with a taste for humans! Featuring a young Jack Nicholson. Produced and directed by B-movie impresario Roger Corman.   Retired […]

CANCELLED: Minnesota Rural Women’s Clubs with Kate Thomas

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

The event “Minnesota Rural Women’s Clubs” with Kate Thomas on Wednesday, November 6 has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We hope to reschedule this event for 2025. Immerse yourself […]

SOLD OUT! Puzzle Competition!

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

We are thrilled to announce that the Puzzle Competition is SOLD OUT! Please join us for Casual Puzzling from 12pm-4pm, or buy any of our puzzles here! 

Film Screening: “An Ode to Stillwater: The John Runk Films”

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

  It isn't often that a community has a person who steps up and records its history. Stillwater and the surrounding area were fortunate to have a photographer named John […]