https://youtu.be/zsl-DFgyWYk   Author Ryan Gale will be discussing everything from logs to legacies in a presentation on his brand-new book, Shanty Boys: The Lumbermen of the Upper Midwest 1830-1940. Additionally, musician Brian Miller of The Lost Forty will be performing Irish-influenced songs about Minnesota north woods history and folklore! No reservations needed. Masks are […]

Our second Black & White Movie Night! In honor of Black History Month, we are showing impactful silent film Within Our Gates (1919). Written, produced, and directed by Oscar Micheaux, this film is considered the earliest known surviving film by a black director. The film is considered a response to D.W. Griffith's The Birth of a […]

It's Black & White Movie Night! In honor of Major League Baseball's Opening Day in March, we are showing silent film Headin' Home (1920) starring none other than...Babe Ruth. Who knew he could act? (or not?!)  No pre-registration required. Masks encouraged.  Free popcorn provided by Woodbury 10 Theatre. Summary of Headin' Home via PublicDomainMovies.Info: "Heading Home […]

  https://youtu.be/QhL1awrkvxE Are you a true crime junkie? Do you follow criminal cases in court like it’s your job? This event is for all the small-time sleuths! Author Patrick L. Shannon will tell all the juicy details on the most famous murders in Minnesota via his book "Minnesota’s Headline Murders! 1900-1919."   ZOOM INFO: Register […]

WCHS's Annual Meeting will take place on March 24, 2022 at the Stillwater Event Center, located at 1910 South Greeley Street (right next door to the Washington County Heritage Center!). RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Seating is limited and the organizers are expecting a large audience. To make reservations, email information@wchsmn.org or call 651-439-5956. Price: $25/WCHS Members, […]

https://youtu.be/xOHe3cPy06A Whether you're a babyface or a heel, this event is for you! Author and wrestling historian George Schire will be presenting on the crazy world of wrestling and his book, "Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling: From Verne Gagne to the Road Warriors."    ZOOM INFO: Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkc-2vqT0tEtbUHwnYgx2pdadNiyu3lYC3 After registering, […]

https://youtu.be/QUezG4rfsek What is conservation? What do textile conservators do? The founder and director of Textilis Conservation Jennifer L. Cruise, Ph.D., M.A. Cons will be presenting about her textile work at the Heritage Center. The beautifully dressed mannequins in the “The Sixties: Fashion & The Frontier” exhibit is Jennifer’s work!. EVENT INFO The Washington County Heritage […]