Gateway to Minnesota History

ALL-STAR WRESTLING with George Schire

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

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 […]

Black & White Movie Night: “Detour” (1945)

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

Black & White Movie Night is back! Join us for popcorn, snacks, and a 1945 movie called "Detour." About the movie: While hitching cross-country, a down-on-his-luck pianist becomes entangled in […]

History of William O’Brien State Park with Elizabeth Nelson

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

Photo credit: Sharon Brodin *Hosted at Hay Lake School 14020 195th St N., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047 Elizabeth Nelson, a naturalist from William O'Brien State Park, will present about […]

2025 Stillwater Historic House Tour

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

⭐️ Tour Date: May 18, 2025, 12-5pm⭐️ Step Back in Time and Step Inside Some of Stillwater's Most Iconic Houses! Explore the charm and history of Stillwater like never before […]

18th Annual Beer Tasting and Silent Auction

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

Buy tickets here! WCHS is excited to present the 18th Annual Hay Lake Beer Tasting! Breweries from all over Minnesota and Wisconsin will be slinging their best beers for you […]

$20

“Art + Ecology + Serendipity” with Beth Diem

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

About the Program:  "A Story of the St. Croix" is an exhibit created in 2007/2008 by a team of artists, scientists, writers, and musicians  that brilliantly combines the worlds of […]

Black & White Movie Night: Buster Keaton in “Sherlock Jr.”

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

Sherlock Jr. (1924) Coming to the Heritage Center's silver screen is Buster Keaton in Sherlock Jr. (1924)! Directed by & starring Buster Keaton. A lovesick movie projectionist steps through the […]

History Cruise

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

  Buy tickets here! Take a trip back in time and spend a summer evening cruising the St. Croix River! Entertaining stories about the area’s history presented by Angie Hong, […]

$60