Gateway to Minnesota History
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 […]
Tonight’s feature is two short silent comedies from Charlie Chaplin’s most creative period! Retired film professor Steve Schroer will present a brief educational introduction the film. Popcorn will be served! […]
Experience the Warden’s House Museum in a different season! Take a tour with experienced guides to hear stories about the prison’s early days when Minnesota was still a territory and […]
The Washington County Historical Society invites you to celebrate National Toast Day in Stillwater, Minnesota: the birthplace of the automatic pop-up toaster. Just over a century ago, Charles Strite was […]
It's a bittersweet announcement, but we will be removing the "John Runk: A Curious Mind" exhibit after Saturday, March 1 to make way for a brand new exhibit! Come to […]
This event is sold out. Where: Stillwater Event Center, 1910 S. Greeley Street, Next to Washington County Heritage Center When: Thursday March 20, 2025 Cost: $25 […]
Judy Stern, a Washington County history buff and resident of Marine on St. Croix will present a talk and read from her seventh book, Gallery Days, Memories of the Artists’ Quarter […]
This event is Sold Out. The Warden's House Museum is excited to host the Twin Cities Paranormal Society (TCPS) for a presentation sharing their spookiest evidence from past ghost investigations […]
This event is Sold Out. The Warden's House Museum is excited to host the Twin Cities Paranormal Society (TCPS) for a presentation sharing their spookiest evidence from past ghost […]
Help us kick off a new season at the Warden's House Museum! The Warden's House Museum is open from noon to 4pm and admission is FREE! Come chat with knowledgeable […]
Baron Von Raschke about to put the "Claw Hold" on George Schire, and Verne Gagne applying his "Sleeper Hold" RUN, DON'T WALK...to the Washington County Heritage Center for Historian […]
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