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 street below. If you’ve never seen it, this is your chance!

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 a grant generously awarded by Blue Thumb - Planting for Clean Water. For the tour, we will be sharing info about the garden plans and […]

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, use tools such as DNA, and organize and share your findings. Amanda leads a one-hour introduction to genealogy full of stories, laughter, and fun with helpful […]

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: The Rock Island Bridge was a swing bridge connecting Inver Grove Heights in Dakota County to Washington County at St Paul Park and Newport. The […]

WCHS is AWESOMELY excited to host a program by Angie Hong, author of "Exploring the St. Croix River Valley: Adventures on and off the Water" and creator/host of the page "MN Nature Awesomeness" on Instagram and Tik Tok. Books will be available for purchase at the event or online now at the WCHS Store.  About […]

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 GREATEST HEELS!".     Will your (not so) favorite bad guy be included in the discussion?  And were they really as bad and evil as they […]

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. Linner were all carpenters/contractors. Eric is a retired architect focusing on institutional buildings including schools and government buildings. His love for genealogy started 50 years […]

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 and under free.   Proceeds benefit the Washington County Historical Society and help us to continue to preserve and share the rich history of our […]

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!  >>>Register here<<< Session 1: Thursday, October 3 @ 7-8:30pm Introduction and Personal History Workshop Leaders: Gary Goodman, Emily Krawczewski Session 2: Thursday, October 10 […]