Stillwater’s Last Lumber Baron with Bill McGrath
Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN, United StatesIn-person attendees: 1862 Greeley Street South Stillwater, MN 55082 Virtual attendees: Link to WCHS YouTube page
Gateway to Minnesota History
In-person attendees: 1862 Greeley Street South Stillwater, MN 55082 Virtual attendees: Link to WCHS YouTube page
WCHS Executive Director Brent Peterson will be presenting stories about Black pioneers in the St. Croix Valley and the early trails that they blazed in a multitude of social and entrepreneurial arenas. Among these stories is a man named Charles Jackson, a newly freed slave turned businessman who followed the Minnesota Regiment to Stillwater […]
Art by Ariel Rucker-Ehlers via the LA Times Hair. A natural part of who we are, how we present in the world, and the understanding of why it is so personal to individuals and racial groups around the world. Hair, especially for Black, African, and African-American women, has traditionally been subject to […]
Who run the world? Girls! Women have been gathering together since the beginning of time to promote learning, personal growth, civic duty and volunteerism. Come learn about and celebrate historical and current women's groups in the Stillwater area that truly make the world go 'round. Presenters include the Women's Reading Club, Women's Business […]
Black & White Movie Night is back! This time we present three classic short subjects: two featuring Mabel Normand, the Queen of Silent Film Comedy, and one in which Buster Keaton plays dozens of characters. Charlie Chaplin and Fatty Arbuckle also make appearances. Be prepared to spend an hour laughing! Actress Mabel Normand from Ziegfeld. […]
This event is SOLD OUT, but we are taking waiting list reservations. Please call the Heritage Center at 651-439-2298 or email information@wchsmn.org to be added to the waiting list. Thanks! Tickets: Reservations are required. $25 per person if you are a WCHS member $30 per person if you are not a WCHS member Click here […]
WHO WAS THAT MASKED MAN? On April 2, 2024 at 6:30pm wrestling historian and author George Schire returns to the Washington County Heritage Center to share the identities and stories of wrestling's mystery men. In the old territory days of professional wrestling, there was a highly populated city called, "Parts Unknown". It couldn't be found on […]
This event is a celebration of the new exhibit designed by Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at the Heritage Center, all about handwork and winter crafts. This exhibit won't be here forever, so see it while it lasts!
Spring cleaning - let’s get the house spruced up for the season! There are three cleaning dates: Tuesday April 9 from 10-2 Wednesday April 10 from 10-2 Thursday April 11 from 10-2
Spring cleaning - let’s get the house spruced up for the season! There are three cleaning dates: Tuesday April 9 from 10-2 Wednesday April 10 from 10-2 Thursday April 11 from 10-2 New tour guides wanting to learn more about the Warden's House and experienced tour guides are all welcome!
Spring cleaning - let’s get the house spruced up for the season! There are three cleaning dates: Tuesday April 9 from 10-2 Wednesday April 10 from 10-2 Thursday April 11 from 10-2 New tour guides wanting to learn more about the Warden's House and experienced tour guides are all welcome!
Get acquainted with the Warden's House Museum and see what’s new for 2024! New tour guides wanting to learn more and experienced tour guides wanting some refreshers are all welcome.
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