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Orphan Train Story in Minnesota with Bill Schrankler

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

Orphan Train in Minnesota The hidden story of the orphan train movement in Minnesota will be explained from its beginnings to its climax. Approximately 5,000-6,000 children were sent to Minnesota via the orphan trains, nearly half of whom arrived between1882 and 1892. Become acquainted with the personalities, both locally and nationally, who initiated the largest […]

Free

Warden’s House Museum Open House

Warden's House Museum 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, United States

The Warden’s House Museum will be open from noon to 4 PM at no charge to check out the new exhibits and talk with knowledgeable volunteers! We have TWO big things to celebrate this season - the 83rd year of the Warden's House operating as a museum, and the 175th Birthday for Washington County! Refreshments […]

“Growing Up Wright” with author Lonnie Lovness

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

Lovness Estate in Grant, Minnesota  Local resident Lonnie Lovness will present the story of her parents Don and Virginia Lovness, who built two Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes by hand just west of Stillwater.  At the age of four she carried small rocks in a bucket to help as her parents labored long hours, and when […]

First Prison Warden’s Descendant Speaks on His Legacy

Warden's House Museum 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, United States

Francis Delano   Come and learn about the life and times of the Delanos before, during, and after Francis Roach Delano was appointed the first Warden at the MN territorial prison (1853-1858).  Tom Delano, great great grandson of Warden Francis Delano will be giving a presentation about F. R. and Calista Delano at the Warden’s […]

Mother’s Day at the Warden’s House

Warden's House Museum 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, United States

Calista Delano with her son Lewis (born -1866)   Happy Mother's Day! Bring your mother/grandmother/other special mom figure in your life to the Warden's House Museum and your mom will receive FREE ADMISSION for the tour! Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12 and the Warden's House Museum tours are at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm.  […]

Hay Lake School Spelling Bee

Hay Lake School 14020 195th St N, Marine on St. Croix, MN

Come out to Hay Lake School and test your skills with an old-fashioned spelling bee!  7-7:30pm - Kids Category (students age 9-14) 7:30pm - Adult Category (ages 15 and up) Free! Questions? Email Susan Stepka at susan.stepka@wchsmn.org

2024 Stillwater Historic House Tour

  ****Click here to buy tickets**** Celebrate spring and enjoy beautiful, unique, and historic homes nestled into the hills of Stillwater!  1. Please pick up your tickets on the day of the tour at:                  Washington County Heritage Center                  1862 […]

$30

Black & White Movie Night: His Girl Friday

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

  A classic! Settle into the Washington County Heritage Center for a showing of "His Girl Friday" (1940), a screwball comedy starring Cary Grant.   Grant stars as Walter Burns, a workaholic editor for a New York newspaper. Walter’s ex-wife Hildy (Rosalind Russell), a star reporter for the paper, enters his office and not only […]

17th Annual Beer Tasting at Hay Lake School

Hay Lake School 14020 195th St N, Marine on St. Croix, MN

For seventeen years, this event has become the keystone fundraiser for the Washington County Historical Society.  This year the breweries attending are Bent Brewstillery, Bent Paddle Brewery, Castle Danger, Lift Bridge Brewery, Sierra Nevada Brewery, Summit Brewery, Rustic Roots winery and more! The beer is just a part of it; in addition, there will be […]

$20

Free Father’s Day at the Warden’s House Museum

Warden's House Museum 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, United States

Happy Father’s Day! Bring your father/grandfather/other special dad figure in your life to the Warden’s House Museum and your favorite guy will receive FREE ADMISSION for the tour! Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16 and the Warden’s House Museum tours are at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. *Regular tour rates apply for other non-dad guests […]

“Scandia softball: past and present” with Dan Lindgren

Hay Lake School 14020 195th St N, Marine on St. Croix, MN

Greg Benson, second from left, was inducted to the Minnesota Hall of Fame. In the 1990s Greg's three sons Mike, Josh, and Ryan Benson playing in the Minnesota State Tournament. From left, Mike, Greg, Josh, and Ryan. Photo courtesy of Dan Lindgren Play ball! Dan Lindgren, Forest Lake High School grad and full-time player on […]

Black & White Movie Night: Safety Last!

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

Tonight’s feature is one of the greatest of all silent comedies. Safety Last is the film in which Harold Lloyd hangs from a clock face and performs breathtaking stunts, high above the street below. If you’ve never seen it, this is your chance!

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