Gateway to Minnesota History

Black & White Movie Night: Safety Last!

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

Tonight’s feature is one of the greatest of all silent comedies. Safety Last is the film in which Harold Lloyd hangs from a clock face and performs breathtaking stunts, high above the […]

Lawns to Legumes Garden Tour Day

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

Join us Saturday, August 3rd anytime from 9am – 12pm for Lawns to Legumes Garden Tour Day!  We are building a pollinator garden at the Washington County Heritage Center through […]

Getting Started in Genealogy with Amanda Lathrop

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

Are you interested in family history but are not sure where to start? Getting Started in Genealogy will show you how to ask the right questions, find and evaluate sources, […]

The History of the Rock Island Bridge with Herb Reckinger Jr.

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

Photo by Louis M via TripAdvisor Herb Reckinger Jr. presents on the Rock Island Bridge, a swing bridge with lots of history located in Inver Grove Heights! About the event: […]

AWA’s GREATEST HEELS! with wrestling author/historian George Schire

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

Pampero Firpo MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Thursday September 12th!  Our resident professional wrestling author and historian George Schire will be on hand from 6:00 to 8:00pm to share the "AWA's […]

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Rural Schoolhouse Reunion

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

  After the Rural Schoolhouse Reunion, continue the fun by heading over to Hugo to support the Hopkins Schoolhouse + Heritage Center! Register below and contact hopkinsschoolhouse.heritagecenter@gmail.com for more information. 

The Houses and History of Stillwater Builder Frank Linner & Co.

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

Eric B. Linner is the fourth generation of Linners working in the construction industry and from Stillwater. His great-grandfather Frank W. Linner, grandfather Lawrence W. Linner and father, David B. […]

Fall Membership Dinner 2024

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

The Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce the Fall Membership Dinner featuring a program by Jim Lammers, author of Barns of the St. Croix Valley - An Architect's […]

3rd Annual Historic Grounds Coffee Tasting

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

Coffee's on!!! Come celebrate autumn in a cozy, festive atmosphere with a coffee tasting featuring buzzworthy brews from local shops! Saturday, September 28 from 10am-noon Tickets are $10/person. Ages 10 […]

Writing Workshop Series Session 1: Personal History

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

We are so excited to offer a special workshop series at the Washington County Heritage Center featuring experienced writers to guide you to creating a fun and meaningful piece of […]