Gateway to Minnesota History

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

All-Star Wrestling with George Schire

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

HEY WRESTLING FRIENDS, it's George Schire reminding you that it's time to mark your calendar for my NEXT "ALL-STAR WRESTLING" presentation on THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at […]

Fall Membership Dinner 2025

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 about Walt Disney by Heritage Center Site Manager Emily Krawczewski. LOCATION: Stillwater Event Center 1910 South […]

Free Admission Day at the Heritage Center

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

  The Washington County Heritage Center is turning 4!   We opened our doors four years ago on October 16, 2021. Come celebrate the anniversary with a FREE ADMISSION day […]