Gateway to Minnesota History

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/

The History of Schaar’s Bluff with Herb Reckinger

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

https://youtu.be/8RzMcJL2tCU Herb Reckinger, Jr. from the South Washington Heritage Society presented on the history of Schaar's Bluff County Park (located in Dakota County west of Hastings). Reckinger has done impressive research on the geological elements that characterize the area. What does Schaar's Bluff have to do with us? Everything! From the park overlook, there is […]

Private Event

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

School Field Trip

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

Book Release! “Through the Lens of Walt Serier” a history of Bayport

Bayport City Hall 294 3rd St N, Bayport, MN

WCHS is VERY excited to help present "Through the Lens of Walt Serier," a brand new book featuring a photographic history of Bayport! Author Chris Nelson will be on hand at Bayport City Hall during Bayport Derby Days to sign copies. Get yours for only $25!  Bayport City Hall 294 3rd St N Bayport, MN […]

WCHS Fall Membership Dinner Meeting

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

The Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce its Fall Membership Dinner Meeting featuring a program by David Geister & Pat Bauer– Gettysburg painting, songs & poems. We are looking forward to seeing you there and celebrating history! David Geister and Pat Bauer at the Gettysburg Visitors' Center LOCATION: Stillwater Event Center 1910 South […]

“Through the Lens of Walt Serier” Book Signing at the Heritage Center

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

WCHS is VERY excited to help present “Through the Lens of Walt Serier,” a brand new book featuring a photographic history of Bayport! Author Chris Nelson will be on hand at the Washington County Heritage Center from 6PM-8PM to sign copies, answer questions, and chat about all things Bayport. Books will be available for purchase […]