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

Stillwater Historic Homes Tour

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

Join us for the 2022 Stillwater Historic Homes Tour on Sunday, May 22 from 12pm-5pm! Nine beautiful and unique homes nestled into the hills of Stillwater will be opening their doors to share hospitality and history. Tickets will be held at will call located at the Warden's House Museum (602 N Main St). The Warden's […]

$25.00

Humans, forests, and fire with author Jeff Forester

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

https://youtu.be/uBcojs-5H6o EVENT INFO: What effect do humans and fire have on forests? Author Jeff Forester gives a program about his book “The Forest for the Trees: How Humans Shaped the Northwoods." This history of human relationship with the land starting with native Americans through the pioneering logging, the rise of industrial logging, creation of the United […]

Bison Reintroduction at Belwin Conservancy with Lynette Anderson

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

https://youtu.be/JGyZq2FYWr8 EVENT INFO At Belwin Conservancy, American bison (Bison bison) play an important role in the health of the prairie. Since 2008, a herd of juvenile males from Northstar Bison has taken up summer residence at one of our tallgrass prairie restorations. Their presence has been transformative. Today, the balance and abundance of wildlife, grasses, and flowers […]

Free

Annual WCHS Beer Tasting at Hay Lake School

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

Bottoms up! The WCHS Annual Beer Tasting will be held at the Hay Lake Museum Complex on Saturday, June 18 from 4pm to 7pm. Silent auction, local brews, and a celebration of our community's history!  Cost for beer tasting is $20 This event is geared towards adults 21+. 

$20

“Minor Treasures: Diamond Gems from the Glory Days of Minnesota Baseball” with author Stew Thornley

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

https://youtu.be/jkWm1HWts38 EVENT INFO: Play ball! Baseball historian and author Stew Thornley will be discussing his brand-new book "Minor Treasures: Diamond Gems from the Glory Days of Minnesota Baseball." Co-author and collector Taylor Simons will present pieces from his extensive collection of Minneapolis Millers and St. Paul Saints memorabilia.

Free

St. Croix River and the National Park Boundary with Daniel Peterson

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

    The river has made our county what it is today! Daniel Peterson will be at the Warden's House Museum to discuss things to do in and on the river within the National Park Boundary.   Peterson is the Saint Croix River District Ranger at Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway. Over the course of […]

Free

ArtReach St. Croix Gallery Reception

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

Join WCHS and ArtReach St. Croix to celebrate eight fabulous artists and their work displayed at the Washington County Heritage Center! This is your time to chat with artists about their pieces, ask questions and learn more about their subjects and processes.  A new show will move in after this gallery closing event, so be […]

“The Last Bookseller” with Gary Goodman

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

    https://youtu.be/1O54CZgNTvQ Gary Goodman presents on his book "The Last Bookseller: A Life in the Rare Book Trade"! ABOUT THE BOOK: About "The Last Bookseller": When Gary Goodman wandered into a run-down, used-book shop that was going out of business in East St. Paul in 1982, he had no idea the visit would change […]

Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling 2.0 with George Schire

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

  https://youtu.be/2X9iSJWhphU Back by popular demand! George Schire returns for more on Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling. This event will include all new topics and stories. Check out his first event at: https://www.wchsmn.org/event/georgeschire/