On Oct. 7, 1896, the quiet town of Sherburn, Minnesota, was forever changed when the Kellihan brothers rolled into infamy, committing a daring bank robbery that would become the […]

The Washington County Historical Society invites you to a presentation by Donald McConkey on the History of Logging Stamps & Patents on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 7:00pm. McConkey is […]

Hey old school professional wrestling fans, MARK YOUR CALENDARS for THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24th at 6:00pm for another presentation by Historian, Author, and WCHS board member George Schire.    As it […]

    The Washington County Historical Society is proud to present the short film “A Black Heart Unbroken.” This 14 minute thriller was shot on location at the Warden’s House […]

Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce a new monthly event coming to the Heritage Center – Tuesday Trivia! Hosted on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:00 […]

NANCY GOODMAN ESTATE SALE: October 2-4, 10am  - 4pm Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 Greeley St. S, Stillwater For one weekend only, the Washington County Historical Society is hosting an […]

Death, spirits, seances, and morning rituals became a large part of life for many on both side of the Atlantic in the 19th century. Come discover all about Victorian beliefs, […]