Gateway to Minnesota History

History Cruise

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

  Buy tickets here! Take a trip back in time and spend a summer evening cruising the St. Croix River! Entertaining stories about the area’s history presented by Angie Hong, hearty hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar await you on this exquisite sojourn supporting the Washington County Historical Society.  Boarding begins at 5:30PM at the […]

$60

All-Star Wrestling with George Schire

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

HEY WRESTLING FRIENDS, it's George Schire reminding you that it's time to mark your calendar for my NEXT "ALL-STAR WRESTLING" presentation on THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Washington County Heritage Center!   This is going to be an exciting and nostalgic trip back to the glory days of the 1970's when […]

Fall Membership Dinner 2025

Stillwater Event Center 1910 Greeley Street South, Stillwater, MN, United States

The Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce the Fall Membership Dinner featuring a program about Walt Disney by Heritage Center Site Manager Emily Krawczewski. LOCATION: Stillwater Event Center 1910 South Greeley Street (located next to the Washington County Heritage Center) Stillwater, MN 55082 TIMING: 5:30pm  Social Hour 6:30pm Dinner catered by Scheel’s Catering 7:30pm Brief meeting […]

Free Admission Day at the Heritage Center

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

  The Washington County Heritage Center is turning 4!   We opened our doors four years ago on October 16, 2021. Come celebrate the anniversary with a FREE ADMISSION day on October 16, 2025 from 10am-4pm.   The Heritage Center is one of three museums owned and operated by the Washington County Historical Society. Learn […]

Flashlight Tours at the Warden’s House Museum

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

Come and see the house and grounds after dark, while you hear true tales of terror and tragedy from the Minnesota State Prison. Local legend says that the place is haunted…come and find out for yourself if you dare! Times and Dates: Friday, October 17 @ 6:00PM, 6:45PM, and 7:30PM Saturday, October 18 @ 6:00PM, […]

$35

Flashlight Tours at the Warden’s House Museum

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

Come and see the house and grounds after dark, while you hear true tales of terror and tragedy from the Minnesota State Prison. Local legend says that the place is haunted…come and find out for yourself if you dare! Times and Dates: Friday, October 17 @ 6:00PM, 6:45PM, and 7:30PM Saturday, October 18 @ 6:00PM, […]

$35

Haunted History: The Afterlife Sentences

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

The Warden’s House Museum is excited to host the Twin Cities Paranormal Society (TCPS) for a presentation sharing their spookiest evidence from past ghost investigations including an investigation at the Warden’s House Museum. What showed up on their cameras and audio equipment? Is the Warden’s House Museum actually haunted?   Friday, October 24, 2025 6:00pm […]

$35

Haunted History: The Afterlife Sentences

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

The Warden’s House Museum is excited to host the Twin Cities Paranormal Society (TCPS) for a presentation sharing their spookiest evidence from past ghost investigations including an investigation at the Warden’s House Museum. What showed up on their cameras and audio equipment? Is the Warden’s House Museum actually haunted?   Saturday, October 25, 2025 6:00pm […]

$35

Minnesota Seventh in the Civil War with Eric Linner

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

Eric Linner’s family has a long history of Army veterans, including himself, two brothers, his father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. His inspiration to research his great-great-grandfather’s journey with the Minnesota Seventh in the Civil War-West started 50 years ago when his grandmother piqued his interest in family history. The presentation will give a brief […]

Discovering Pioneer Ancestors in Washington County with Judith Stern

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

Who built the enormous, strong barn at Aamodt's Apple Farm? Surprise! It was Judith Stern's own great, great, great grandfather from Meissenheim, Baden, Germany. Judith only learned that after moving to Washington County. Like a hungry detective, she wanted to learn more. Her family tree on her maternal side grew to 159 names beginning in […]

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