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Scott Mingus, award-winning author of more than a dozen books on the American Civil War and Underground Railroad, will be discussing "Wargaming Gettysburg" from 7-8 p.m. at the November 14 meeting of the St. Croix Valley Civil War Round Table. His talk is open to the public. Learn more about the St. Croix Valley Civil […]
It's the most wonderful time of the year - our Annual WCHS Christmas Book Sale & Author Day! Featured authors include: Brian Casey, Ryan Gale, Gary Goodman, Nancy Goodman, Chris Nelson, Brent Peterson, Naomi Purves-Adams, Gloria VanDemmeltraadt, George Schire, and Jon & Candy Severson.
TLC the Warden's Winter Cleaning Parties! Join Warden House site manager Julianne to help clean the Warden's Home. November 4th, 6th, 11th, 20th and December 5th, 9th, 11th, 16th. On each date, we'll pick one of the original rooms to clean. Coffee and hot chocolate will be provided and all cleaning materials will be […]
TLC the Warden's Winter Cleaning Parties! Join Warden House site manager Julianne to help clean the Warden's Home. November 4th, 6th, 11th, 20th and December 5th, 9th, 11th, 16th. On each date, we'll pick one of the original rooms to clean. Coffee and hot chocolate will be provided and all cleaning materials will be […]
TLC the Warden's Winter Cleaning Parties! Join Warden House site manager Julianne to help clean the Warden's Home. November 4th, 6th, 11th, 20th and December 5th, 9th, 11th, 16th. On each date, we'll pick one of the original rooms to clean. Coffee and hot chocolate will be provided and all cleaning materials will be […]
TLC the Warden's Winter Cleaning Parties! Join Warden House site manager Julianne to help clean the Warden's Home. November 4th, 6th, 11th, 20th and December 5th, 9th, 11th, 16th. On each date, we'll pick one of the original rooms to clean. Coffee and hot chocolate will be provided and all cleaning materials will be […]
Bill McCarthy is releasing a new book of poetry! To celebrate and launch the new pieces, he is hosting a book release event at the Washington County Heritage Center. Bill plans to have a musician perform as well as readings from his book. Light refreshments and coffee will be served. The new book will be […]
https://youtu.be/dJXnwcAeMtY Herb Reckinger Jr. of the South Washington Heritage Society gives a talk about fur trading and the North West Company. Why does Minnesota’s northeastern border slant down? NWC was responsible for defining Minnesota’s current day border as well as exploration and settlement of Canada/northern parts of the United States. Additionally, Herb will give details […]
https://youtu.be/wy-X_GDxwPk When Anne Hanson's dad first asked her to investigate the secret past of his parents, little did she know what she was getting into. For two decades, despite all her digging, she failed to unearth even the tiniest speck of evidence that the families of her grandparents, Frank and Ida Hanson, had ever existed. […]
The Annual Winter Ice Cream Social will be held on Saturday, January 28th from noon to 4pm in North Lowell Park near Mulberry Point. Generous partners include: Leo's Grill & Malt Shop, Lift Bridge Brewery and The Daily Grind Espresso Café! Free ice cream, bonfire and a chance to visit with your neighbors you […]
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