Gateway to Minnesota History
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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+.
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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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/
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