Gateway to Minnesota History
Where: Stillwater Event Center, 1910 S. Greeley Street, next to Washington County Heritage Center When: Thursday March 19, 2026 Itinerary: 5:30pm Social Hour 6:30pm Dinner Catered by Scheel’s Catering 7:30pm Annual meeting […]
Jim Lammers presents his newest book, “Lighthouses of the Great Lakes: An Architect’s Sketchbook.” The book contains 500 sketches of beacons all over the Great Lakes area. Lammers takes readers on a road trip, sharing the history and inner workings of the lighthouses as well as the lighthouse establishment itself. Copies of the book will […]
Author and historian Mark Labine will tell the adventurous story of Isaac Labissonière, a 19th Century Métis pioneer who blazed a trail of firsts in Minnesota. Isaac traveled with his family via oxcart from the Selkirk Colony to become one of the first settlers of St. Paul in the 1830s. He went on to build the St. Paul Chapel, […]
AWA wrestling fans mark your calendars for April 29, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for author/historian George Schire's next talk and presentation. It will be another Main Event as George share's stories about the good, the bad, and the ugly character's that wore wrestling's greatest prize. In addition, George will include stories of the championship […]
The Washington County Historical Society is excited to continue our USA 250 programs with Rocky Bliss about the history of the US Flag at the Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 S. Greeley Street, Stillwater, on Tuesday June 2 nd from 7pm to 8pm. The “Stars & Stripes” have flown over forts as well as city […]
The Washington County Historical Society is proud to present “Our Songs, Our Stories: Apollo Club Returns to Stillwater” on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 3:00pm. For 130 years, The Apollo Club has stood as a monument to artistry, leadership, and cultural excellence. The award- winning, all-male choral group’s roots are deeply connected to Minnesota’s history, […]
19th Annual Hay Lake Beer Tasting at Hay Lake School Museum in Scandia The Washington County Historical Society is hosting on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 4:00- 7:00pm the 19th Annual Hay Lake Beer Tasting Fundraiser & Silent Auction. Admission to the event is $20 per person and participants must be 21 years […]
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 5:30 pm, WCHS challenges you to form your team and face off with others to put your historical knowledge to the test. Every month has a […]
Alyssa Auten, the Director of the W.H.C. Folsom house museum in Taylor’s Falls, will be presenting the life and exciting times of W.H.C. Folsom at the Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 S. Greeley Street, Stillwater, on Wednesday July 15 th at 7pm. Admission to this extraordinary presentation is free. William Henry Carman Folsom (June […]
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 pm, WCHS challenges you to form your team and face off with others to put your historical knowledge to the test. Every month has a […]
The Washington County Historical Society invites you to join us for Daniel C. Munson and his work, Malice Towards None: Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, the Homestead Act, and the Massacre - and Heartwarming Survival - of the Kochendorfers. Thursday, August 6 7:00pm - 8:00pm Washington County Heritage Center This Minnesota story begins when a gravestone […]
Join the Washington County Historical Society for a relaxing and entertaining evening on a Stillwater River Boat. Visitors will enjoy stories of the gondola by John Kershbaum, relish in hearty hors d'oeurves, and treat yourself to a cash bar on this exquisite sojourn supporting the Washington County Historical Society. This even is Wednesday, August […]
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