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https://youtu.be/wj2xMvae9pI WCHS Treasurer Tom Simonet gave a talk about Stillwater’s most infamous lady of the night Nellie "Red Nell" Mandeville. Red Nell became a businesswoman of sorts, hiring other area women to entertain male residents and visitors. Red Nell’s appearance on the Police Register became as predicable as the sun setting. From August 1882 through […]
The WCHS Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Stillwater Event Center, located at 1910 S. Greeley Street in Stillwater (next door to the Heritage Center). The doors open at 5:30 PM for a social hour preceding a dinner served at 6:30 PM. Award-winning caterer Todd Scheel Catering will cater the […]
https://youtu.be/SnsqcHR-7SE Author Ryan Rodgers presents on his book "Winter's Children: A Celebration of Nordic Skiing," the story of Nordic skiing in the Midwest—its origins and history, its star athletes and races, and its place in the region’s social fabric and the nation’s winter recreation. Winter’s Children traces Nordic skiing in the Midwest from its introduction […]
https://youtu.be/dmoZcjqH2vg Ken Engel's parents survived the Holocaust. As a member of the Speakers Bureau of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas/Tolerance Minnesota, the JCRC Middle East Speakers Bureau, and other platforms, he's given hundreds of presentations to school, college, municipal, synagogue, church, military, educator, industry and private groups, clubs and organizations […]
https://youtu.be/P-c5igka0ww Prof. Chris Gehrz, author of a new biography of Charles A. Lindbergh, presents on the life story of a particularly famous Minnesotan to shed light on important themes in the state's history, including the frontier, religion, eugenics, isolationism, and environmental protection. Chris Gehrz (PhD, Yale) is professor of history at Bethel […]
https://youtu.be/nP_GFlG5kaY While blending old-world history with modern-day relevance, local author Julie Jo Severson explores hidden and legendary gems throughout the region she’s called home most of her life in her new local guidebook Oldest Twin Cities: A Guide to Historic Treasures. From a tiny, old-school magic shop tracing back to 1899 to a sacred cave […]
The Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce the special open house celebrating the 170 years of the Warden’s House on North Main Street in Stillwater! Admission is FREE for the afternoon! Events include live music from 1-3pm from singer Hilary Thavis and Musician Doug Otto. Hilary will sing sections of blues numbers—fitting for […]
https://youtu.be/L0RWEmZcttQ Our favorite wrestling historian and author George Schire is BACK for part 3 of Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling! If you missed George's previous talks, not to worry - George will make sure novices and experts alike will enjoy this program! Wrestling's singles feuds and tag team wars! In the wacky and unpredictable world […]
Barry Kempton, Artistic & Executive Director of the Schubert Club, will give an illustrated talk about Minnesota's oldest arts organization, its programs and guest musicians over the years and its Music Museum featuring keyboard instruments, composer letters and the "Music Makers Zone". About the Schubert Club: Since 1893, Schubert Club has invited the world’s great […]
The Washington County Heritage Center is opening a BRAND NEW EXHIBIT all about grocery stores and food buying in Washington County! Best part: admission to the museum will be free during the grand opening celebration! (Donations are always appreciated) Were you a grocery bagger once upon a time at Hooley's? Do you enjoy […]
Join us for the 2023 Stillwater Historic Homes Tour on Sunday, May 21 from 12pm-5pm! Eight beautiful and unique homes nestled into the hills of Stillwater will be opening their doors to share hospitality and history. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS! How to tour: 1. Please pick up your tickets on the day of the […]
WCHS volunteer, musician, and historian Mike Frain will give a musical tour of the phonographs, record players, and music boxes at the Warden's House. Come and enjoy the sound of a bygone era and learn how the machines work! Attend in-person at the Warden's House Museum
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