Gateway to Minnesota History

Oktoberfest – Beer Tasting and Silent Auction at Hay Lake School

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

For seventeen years, this event has become the keystone fundraiser for the Washington County Historical Society. This year the breweries attending are Bent Brewstillery, Bent Paddle Brewery, Castle Danger, Lift […]

2020

Writing Workshop Series Session 2: Childhood Memories

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 […]

Blue Dish Talk with Karen Hesselroth (Warden’s House Museum)

Warden's House Museum 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, United States

  Come hear WCHS volunteer Karen Hesselroth give a presentation on Blue Willow, the popular dish ware.  Made in England and inspired by China, this functional art medium comes in […]

Writing Workshop Series Session 3: Hometown Stories

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 […]

Writing Workshop Series Session 4: Ancestors and Family Stories

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 […]

Flashlight Tours at the Warden’s House Museum

Warden's House Museum 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, United States

The Warden’s House Museum in Stillwater will be offering flashlight tours on Friday, October 25. Come and see the house and grounds after dark, while you hear true tales of […]

2020

Halloween-Themed Black & White Movie Night

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

    The original, non-musical film about a carnivorous plant with a taste for humans! Featuring a young Jack Nicholson. Produced and directed by B-movie impresario Roger Corman.   Retired […]

CANCELLED: Minnesota Rural Women’s Clubs with Kate Thomas

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

The event “Minnesota Rural Women’s Clubs” with Kate Thomas on Wednesday, November 6 has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We hope to reschedule this event for 2025. Immerse yourself […]

Puzzle Competition!

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

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Film Screening: “An Ode to Stillwater: The John Runk Films”

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

  It isn't often that a community has a person who steps up and records its history. Stillwater and the surrounding area were fortunate to have a photographer named John […]