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SUMMARY:Flashlight Tours at the Warden's House Museum
DESCRIPTION:Come and see the house and grounds after dark\, while you hear true tales of terror and tragedy from the Minnesota State Prison. Local legend says that the place is haunted…come and find out for yourself if you dare! \nTimes and Dates: \nFriday\, October 17 @ 6:00PM\, 6:45PM\, and 7:30PM \nSaturday\, October 18 @ 6:00PM\, 6:45PM\, and 7:30PM \nTours will last approximately one hour. \nTickets: \nTickets are $35 per person. Click here to buy tickets! \nPlease arrive approximately 10 minutes before the tour start time. After purchasing your ticket\, we will add your name to the guest list! Bring your ID to the event to claim your tickets. \nQuestions?  \nCall the Warden’s House at 651-439-5956 or email heidi.heinze@wchsmn.org
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/flashlight25_18/
LOCATION:Warden’s House Museum\, 602 Main Street North\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Warden's House Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021741
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SUMMARY:Flashlight Tours at the Warden's House Museum
DESCRIPTION:Come and see the house and grounds after dark\, while you hear true tales of terror and tragedy from the Minnesota State Prison. Local legend says that the place is haunted…come and find out for yourself if you dare! \nTimes and Dates: \nFriday\, October 17 @ 6:00PM\, 6:45PM\, and 7:30PM \nSaturday\, October 18 @ 6:00PM\, 6:45PM\, and 7:30PM \nTours will last approximately one hour. \nTickets: \nTickets are $35 per person. Click here to buy tickets! \nPlease arrive approximately 10 minutes before the tour start time. After purchasing your ticket\, we will add your name to the guest list! Bring your ID to the event to claim your tickets. \nQuestions?  \nCall the Warden’s House at 651-439-5956 or email heidi.heinze@wchsmn.org
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/flashlight25_17/
LOCATION:Warden’s House Museum\, 602 Main Street North\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Warden's House Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021741
CREATED:20251010T205522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T205522Z
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SUMMARY:Free Admission Day at the Heritage Center
DESCRIPTION: \nThe Washington County Heritage Center is turning 4!\n \nWe opened our doors four years ago on October 16\, 2021. Come celebrate the anniversary with a FREE ADMISSION day on October 16\, 2025 from 10am-4pm.\n \nThe Heritage Center is one of three museums owned and operated by the Washington County Historical Society. Learn more about WCHS: https://www.wchsmn.org/\n \nAbout the museum:Explore rugged lumberjack life complete with a camp bunkhouse\, see hoop skirts to miniskirts in the 1860s-1960s fashion exhibit\, get behind the bar in the historic breweries exhibit\, walk into floor-to-ceiling vintage photographs\, spark nostalgic memories with the grocery store exhibit\, and much more!
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/free-admission-day-at-the-heritage-center/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021741
CREATED:20250826T204457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T204749Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Membership Dinner 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.\nLOCATION:\nStillwater Event Center\n1910 South Greeley Street (located next to the Washington County Heritage Center)\nStillwater\, MN 55082 \nTIMING:\n5:30pm  Social Hour\n6:30pm Dinner catered by Scheel’s Catering\n7:30pm Brief meeting shortly followed by the program \nCOST:\nCost is $25 for WCHS members and $30 for nonmembers. \nReservations are required. Reserve your spot and pay ahead at this link or call 651-439-2298.\nPROGRAM INFO: \nWhile most people are familiar with seeing the word “Disney” onscreen\, this program will take you backstage to the man behind the magic. Krawczewski’s presentation will travel through Walt Disney’s life story\, starting with his idyllic childhood in Marceline\, Missouri and culminating in his greatest triumph\, Disneyland. Krawczewski will also explore common myths about Disney himself\, why the movies have relevance to both children and adults\, and hidden design features of the parks. Walt Disney’s life is a story of tenacity\, escapism\, and lessons that transcend generations. Emily Krawczewski is the Site Manager of the Washington County Heritage Center and has been studying Walt Disney for over a decade. \n \n 
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/falldinner25/
LOCATION:Stillwater Event Center\, 1910 Greeley Street South\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021741
CREATED:20250708T204943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T170656Z
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SUMMARY:All-Star Wrestling with George Schire
DESCRIPTION: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 the Washington County Heritage Center! \n  \nThis is going to be an exciting and nostalgic trip back to the glory days of the 1970’s when all of your favorites (and not so favorites) were entertaining us on TV and at our local auditoriums.   \n  \nWe’re going to watch the 1974 movie “THE WRESTLER” which highlights the story of Verne Gagne and his promotion\, the AWA.  In this outstanding MAIN EVENT\, Verne plays the aging champion “Mike Bullard” who the promoter Frank Bass (played by Ed Asner of The Mary Tyler Moore Show fame) is being bullied by the Mob to find a challenger to beat the champ.   \n  \nThat challenger is Billy Taylor\, who is played by Billy Robinson.  Not only will see these stars\, but also a bevy of classic old-school wrestlers who deliver their incomparable interviews on TV and deliver their skullduggery in the ring.  \n  \nYou’ll recognize favorites like The Crusher\, Dick the Bruiser\, Nick Bockwinkel\, “Pretty Boy” Larry Hennig\, Ray “the Crippler” Stevens\, Dusty Rhodes\, Dick Murdoch\, “Superstar” Billy Graham\, Wahoo McDaniel\, Hard Boiled Haggerty\, and literally dozens more!  \n  \nAs the late great announcer Marty O’Neill used to say\, “FANS RUN\, DON’T WALK” to get YOUR ringside seat to this classic movie and also the interesting trivia shared by wrestling historian and author\, George Schire.  \n  \n**IT’S FREE TO ATTEND** AND YES\, there will be Popcorn and refreshments! \n  \nDATE and TIME: \nThursday September 18th @ 6:00pm to 8:00pm \n  \nClick here to watch the program on WCHS’s YouTube page
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/all-star-wrestling/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021741
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T200855Z
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SUMMARY:History Cruise
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nBuy tickets here!\nTake a trip back in time and spend a summer evening cruising the St. Croix River!\nEntertaining stories about the area’s history presented by Angie Hong\, hearty hors d’oeuvres\, and a cash bar await you on this exquisite sojourn supporting the Washington County Historical Society.  \nBoarding begins at 5:30PM at the Stillwater River Boats dock located at 525 South Main St.\, Stillwater\nBoat leaves the dock at 6:00PM and returns at 8:00PM \nTickets: $60/person \nProceeds from ticket sales benefit the Washington County Historical Society
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/history-cruise/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021741
CREATED:20250802T170643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T172851Z
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SUMMARY:Hay Lake School Speaker Series: Christine Maefsky\, former mayor of Scandia
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/hay-lake-speaker-series-christine-maefsky-former-mayor-of-scandia/
LOCATION:Hay Lake School\, 14020 195th St N\, Marine on St. Croix\, MN\, 55047
CATEGORIES:Hay Lake School & Erickson Log Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Hay Lake School and Erickson Log Home":MAILTO:susan.stepka@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021741
CREATED:20250618T200236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T201230Z
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SUMMARY:Black & White Movie Night: Buster Keaton in "Sherlock Jr."
DESCRIPTION:Sherlock Jr. (1924)\nComing to the Heritage Center’s silver screen is Buster Keaton in Sherlock Jr. (1924)! \nDirected by & starring Buster Keaton. A lovesick movie projectionist steps through the silver screen into a dream world where he can solve all his problems. It is regarded as Keaton’s first great full-length silent comedy. \nPopcorn and a movie ticket giveaway are also in store!
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/black-white-movie-night-2/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T191500
DTSTAMP:20260416T021741
CREATED:20250603T191352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T160759Z
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SUMMARY:"Art + Ecology + Serendipity" with Beth Diem
DESCRIPTION:About the Program:  \n“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 art\, history\, and ecology found on the St. Croix River. Architect Beth Diem was the project manager and photomontage artist of that team. In this program\, Diem will speak about the art exhibit’s themes\, inspirations\, and process. “A Story of the St. Croix” is on display at the Washington County Heritage Center until the end of 2025. \nThe exhibit was inspired by the works of Australian artist/author Jeannie Baker\, specifically her children’s book “Where The Forest Meets the Sea”. The book touches on the wonder of nature through children’s eyes\, with the urgency of saving our planet. The program will include a short film based on the book.  \nIn 2024\, ‘Serendipity’ happened; bringing this exhibit to the Heritage Center via a 2024 University of MN  Art + Ecology course and ArtReach St. Croix\, Stillwater.   \nEvent hosted in partnership with Stillwater Area Public Schools.
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/artandecology/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021741
CREATED:20250521T205758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T204453Z
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SUMMARY:18th Annual Beer Tasting and Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:Buy tickets here!\nWCHS 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 to sample and compare! \nIn addition to the tasting\, there will be a silent auction of many sought-after items and food served. \n  \nHere are the participating breweries: \nSierra Nevada \nJoseph Wolf Brewing \nCastle Danger \nOliphant Brewing \nSummit \nLift Bridge Brewing \nRustic Roots Winery \n$20/person. Ages 21+ only. \nTickets are available for purchase on our website OR in-person on the day at the event.\nWCHS encourages pre-ordering tickets – this helps the breweries plan ahead on how much beer to bring!\nProceeds support the Washington County Historical Society’s mission to collect\, preserve\, and disseminate the history of Washington County and Minnesota. \nPlease contact Susan Stepka at susan.stepka@wchsmn.org or 651-433-4014 with any questions regarding this event or to schedule a tour of the museum.  \nThe Hay Lake School was constructed of brick in 1896 and held classes until 1963. After that\, the Washington County Historical Society purchased the school in 1978 and has been a public museum ever since. The school is on the National Register of Historic Places.
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/beer25/
LOCATION:Hay Lake School\, 14020 195th St N\, Marine on St. Croix\, MN\, 55047
CATEGORIES:Hay Lake School & Erickson Log Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Hay Lake School and Erickson Log Home":MAILTO:susan.stepka@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021741
CREATED:20250318T203516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T170813Z
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SUMMARY:"Sound of Silence" with author and retired law enforcement officer L.C. Simon
DESCRIPTION: \n \nL.C. Simon releases his new book “Sound of Silence\,” a fictional piece based on true events from his decades in law enforcement working on behalf of children.\n \nNo registration required. Copies of the book will be for sale at the event.\n \nABOUT THE BOOK:\nTaking on a case that has been deemed un-chargeable\, Special Victims Unit Detective Jack Janssen\, pledges to find justice for a young female victim\, never imagining what he would uncover in the path of his investigation. In his second book for the Jack Janssen series\, Simon is inspired by the hundreds of investigations from his Washington County Sheriff’s Office career.\n \nSimon weaves a compelling novel that will pull you into the storyline of Detective Jack Janssen and his seasoned partner\, Washington County Child Protection Worker\, Rita Bullock.\n \nIt is a gripping investigation with complexities that develop into an unimaginable and unpredictable conclusion. It will keep you turning the pages. Buckle up and enjoy the ride along.\n \n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR: \n \nMy career in law enforcement span twenty seven years\, with seventeen of those years focused exclusively on child abuse investigation. I was also a contract employee for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for ten years\, teaching other law enforcement across the state the unique techniques used in this specialized field. \nAfter retirement\, my wife and I traveled the country in a motorhome\, and for twelve years spent our summers living and working in Voyageurs National Park. \nI have never lost my dedication to the cause of children\, and recently decided to spend some time writing novels that draw from my experience in law enforcement while highlighting the problem of child abuse in our country. I think I hit the mark; making a fun interesting read and informing at the same time \n\nClick here to watch the program on WCHS’s YouTube page
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/simon/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021741
CREATED:20250410T192803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T193110Z
UID:9429-1748545200-1748548800@www.wchsmn.org
SUMMARY:Expanding Black History in St. Paul Beyond Rondo with Frank White and Michael Corey
DESCRIPTION:  \n 
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/stpaul/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021741
CREATED:20250203T162902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T210616Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Stillwater Historic House Tour
DESCRIPTION:⭐️ Tour Date: May 18\, 2025\, 12-5pm⭐️\n\nStep Back in Time and Step Inside Some of Stillwater’s Most Iconic Houses!\nExplore the charm and history of Stillwater like never before at the 2025 Stillwater Historic House Tour\, proudly presented by the Washington County Historical Society. \nWhether you’re a history enthusiast\, architecture aficionado\, or simply looking for a delightful day out\, this tour is not to be missed! \nTickets\n\nTickets available now! Order here: https://bit.ly/3GvqN52\nTickets will be available for pickup on the day of the tour\, Sunday\, May 18 starting at 10am at the Washington County Heritage Center. *Tickets cannot be picked up early in order to limit potential copies being made. Thanks for understanding!\nWhen you pick up your tickets on the day of the tour\, we’ll provide you with:\n\nyour tickets\na map with all the house locations\na packet of historical information about each house!\n\n\n\n\n\nTour Details\n\nHouses may be visited in any order! Note that the Historic Courthouse is open from 1pm-4pm only.\nParking is primarily on the street for each house. The Historic Courthouse has parking lots on both the north and southwest sides of the building. The Warden’s House Museum’s accessible parking and entrance are located at the back of the house.\nTransportation is not provided. Please plan according to your needs\, and feel free to drop off anyone with mobility challenges closer to the front door as needed.\nPlease remove your shoes before entering or use the booties provided at the entrance.\nPhotography is welcome outside of the houses. Please no interior photos unless house owners indicate otherwise. Thanks!\n\nPreview of the tour route:\n \n\n\nWCHS would like to sincerely thank our generous sponsors:\nCates Fine Homes\nDarn Knit Anyway\nDaughters of the American Revolution\, Saint Croix Valley Chapter\nJohnny’s TV\nJune Weddings\nJune Eagleton\nMADE Coffee\nRose Floral & Greenhouse\nTilted Tiki\nValley Bookseller
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/housetour25/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Warden's House Museum,Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021741
CREATED:20250415T170717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T171132Z
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SUMMARY:History of William O'Brien State Park with Elizabeth Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Photo credit: Sharon Brodin\n*Hosted at Hay Lake School\n14020 195th St N.\, Marine on St. Croix\, MN 55047\nElizabeth Nelson\, a naturalist from William O’Brien State Park\, will present about the history of the park. Her program will include the history of the O’Brien Family\, the history of the Copas area\, and the changes to the boundaries of the park as they added new parcels of land. \nFree! In person only. No registration required. \nAbout William O’Brien State Park: \nThe park’s namesake comes from a lumber baron\, William O’Brien\, who owned the land prior to passing it on to his daughter\, Alice. She donated the first 180 acres that formed the nucleus of the park. The park was established as the first metro area state park in 1947. (via parksandtrails.org)  \n 
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/obrien/
LOCATION:Hay Lake School\, 14020 195th St N\, Marine on St. Croix\, MN\, 55047
CATEGORIES:Hay Lake School & Erickson Log Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Hay Lake School and Erickson Log Home":MAILTO:susan.stepka@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021741
CREATED:20250319T172813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T174810Z
UID:9417-1747162800-1747166400@www.wchsmn.org
SUMMARY:Black & White Movie Night: "Detour" (1945)
DESCRIPTION:Black & White Movie Night is back! Join us for popcorn\, snacks\, and a 1945 movie called “Detour.” \nAbout the movie:\nWhile hitching cross-country\, a down-on-his-luck pianist becomes entangled in a web of deceit and murder. A classic film noir directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.\nAs always\, an educational introduction and discussion about the film will be provided by Steve Schroer.  \nNo reservations required. In-person attendance only. 
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/bw1945/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021741
CREATED:20250418T200605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T200624Z
UID:9442-1746889200-1746896400@www.wchsmn.org
SUMMARY:"Suds on the St. Croix" Exhibit Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/beer/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021741
CREATED:20250319T163218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T164220Z
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SUMMARY:ALL-STAR WRESTLING with George Schire
DESCRIPTION:Baron Von Raschke about to put the “Claw Hold” on George Schire\, and Verne Gagne applying his “Sleeper Hold” \n\n \nRUN\, DON’T WALK…to the Washington County Heritage Center for Historian and Author George Schire’s latest ALL-STAR WRESTLING Talk and  Presentation! \n \nAs he always does\, Schire will take you through the ropes and down memory lane with stories of professional wrestling’s wild and wacky characters. \n \nWhether it be the heels or the babyfaces\, you’ll be entertained hearing of their character incarnations and the gimmicks that made us love them and hate them! \n \nAnd\, there will be another chance to win an incredible wrestling collectible! It’s a Main Event Night you won’t want to miss.  See you there!\n \n\nIn-person attendees:\n1862 Greeley Street South\nStillwater\, MN 55082\nVirtual attendees:\nLink to WCHS YouTube page
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/wrestling7/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021742
CREATED:20250325T175818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T175818Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Warden's House Museum Open House
DESCRIPTION:Help us kick off a new season at the Warden’s House Museum!\n \nThe Warden’s House Museum is open from noon to 4pm and admission is FREE!\nCome chat with knowledgeable volunteers and hear harrowing stories about the territorial/state prison and tales about the wardens and their families. \nParking \nLimited parking is located behind the Warden’s House. Drive up the hill and past the house. The tour entrance is on the front porch.  Street parking is available in front of the building and across the street in the parking lot next to the walking trail and the Manitou Fund Education + Arts Center. \n**The handicapped accessible entrance is located behind the house. Guests are welcome to drop off behind the building and park elsewhere as needed. \nContact\nFor more information\, contact Heidi Heinze at heidi.heinze@wchsmn.org \nAbout the Warden’s House Museum:\nThe Warden’s House opened as a part of the new Minnesota Territorial Prison in 1853. Over time\, 13 Warden’s lived in the house until 1914. After that\, A superintendent of the Prison\, Thomas Ross\, and his family lived there until 1941 when the Washington County Historical Society purchase the home from the state and opened it as the second house museum in Minnesota that year. 
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/2025-wardens-house-museum-open-house/
LOCATION:Warden’s House Museum\, 602 Main Street North\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Warden's House Museum
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T213000
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT 8PM Haunted History at the Warden’s House: Afterlife Sentences
DESCRIPTION:This event is Sold Out. \n  \n \nThe 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 including an investigation at the Warden’s House Museum in November 2024.\nTickets: $25/person. Limited Seating!\nBuy tickets here\nWhat showed up on their cameras and audio equipment? Is the Warden’s House Museum actually haunted? \nAbout The Twin Cities Paranormal Society (TCPS) \nThe Twin Cities Paranormal Society is a not-for-profit organization serving the greater Twin Cities Metro area. We are dedicated to the research\, investigation\, documentation\, and education of the public regarding paranormal phenomenon. Our objective is to investigate and research claims of alleged haunted activity. All investigations are approached with an open mind and are conducted in a professional manner. \nLearn more about TCPS on their website. 
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/hauntedhistory8pm/
LOCATION:Warden’s House Museum\, 602 Main Street North\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Warden's House Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T191500
DTSTAMP:20260416T021742
CREATED:20250311T180648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T153048Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT 6PM Haunted History at the Warden’s House: Afterlife Sentences
DESCRIPTION:This event is Sold Out.\n \nThe 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 including an investigation at the Warden’s House Museum in November 2024.\nTickets: $25/person. Limited Seating!\nBuy tickets here\nDoors will open at 5:00 for guests to tour the museum. \nWhat showed up on their cameras and audio equipment? Is the Warden’s House Museum actually haunted? \nAbout The Twin Cities Paranormal Society (TCPS) \nThe Twin Cities Paranormal Society is a not-for-profit organization serving the greater Twin Cities Metro area. We are dedicated to the research\, investigation\, documentation\, and education of the public regarding paranormal phenomenon. Our objective is to investigate and research claims of alleged haunted activity. All investigations are approached with an open mind and are conducted in a professional manner. \nLearn more about TCPS on their website. 
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/hauntedhistory/
LOCATION:Warden’s House Museum\, 602 Main Street North\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Warden's House Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021742
CREATED:20250215T203302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T164100Z
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SUMMARY:"Gallery Days\, Memories of the Artists’ Quarter in Historic Downtown Minneapolis" with Judy Stern
DESCRIPTION: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 in Historic Downtown Minneapolis. Judy was there beginning in the late 1970s and ending in the mid 1980s operating the Judith Stern Gallery. \nHer book tells many short\, true stories about the people and artists she met in those years. Some of these tales relate humorous or intriguing encounters with well known celebrities such as Garrison Keillor\, Jackson Browne\, the Bob Dylan family\, Butch Thompson and many more.   \nSeveral of the artists\, like Judy in 1989\, re-located to Marine on St. Croix. The story of the rise and the fall of the Artists Quarter is told. \n \nThe book was nominated in 2024 for a Minnesota Book Award in the category of Minnesota Nonfiction. Karin Winegar\, former staff writer at the Minneapolis Star Tribune said: “Congratulations! Your book absolutely deserves the Minnesota Book Award for its range and understanding\, its insider perspective –You Were There– and how it preserves that semi-enchanted time and place.” Mary Ann Grossmann in the Dec. 29th\, 2024 St. Paul Pioneer Press\, wrote an article. She said “Gallery Days is packed with lively anecdotes and artwork ranging from paintings to newspaper stories. It’s an important contribution to the history of the Twin Cities literary community.” Karin Winegar added\, “If you were around in the 70s (and even if you weren’t but are curious to know what the heck was going on in the Twin Cities art\, literature\, music and food communities)\, this sums it up. And it’s a rich scrapbook of visuals–clippings\, posters\, photos\, mementoes–that embody the spirit of the time (our flaming youth) and the place (the warehouse district).” \nJudy’s history in Washington County extends back to her Great Grandfather\, Theodore Schaefer and his brothers who built many local barns\, including the one currently used at Aamodt’s Apple Farm. Artie Schaefer\, the Polka King in the valley was her second cousin. \n \nIn-person attendees:\n1862 Greeley Street South\nStillwater\, MN 55082\nVirtual attendees:\nLink to WCHS YouTube page
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/gallery/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021742
CREATED:20250220T210840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T164643Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT 2025 Annual Meeting and Dinner
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out.\n \n \n \nWhere: Stillwater Event Center\, 1910 S. Greeley Street\, Next to Washington County Heritage Center\n \nWhen: Thursday March 20\, 2025\n \nCost: $25 for WCHS members / $30 for nonmembers\n \nItinerary: 5:30pm Social Hour [Cash Bar]\n                     6:30pm Dinner Catered by Scheel’s Catering\n                     7:30pm Annual meeting\n                    Program to follow meeting\n \nPresentation: Minnesotans in World War Two\n Col. Don Patton from the World War II Round Table and the presentation will highlight the Minnesotans who played major roles during WWII and contributions from companies on the homefront. Col. Patton was the Commander of the 882nd Personnel Service Company\, Commander of the 407th Civil Affairs Battalion and Commander\, 13th Psyops Battalion. He retired after 30 years of Service as Colonel.\n \nReservations:\n\nReservations required in advance\nSeating is Limited/Large Attendance Expected\nEvent open to the Public
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/meeting25/
LOCATION:Stillwater Event Center\, 1910 Greeley Street South\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021742
CREATED:20250215T210045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T210045Z
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SUMMARY:Last day to view the John Runk exhibit
DESCRIPTION: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 the Heritage Center anytime on or before March 1 to see the exhibit one last time and celebrate John Runk’s legendary career documenting the St. Croix Valley. \nAdmission to the Heritage Center is $8/adults\, $3/children ages 6-17\, and free for WCHS members. \nWe are excited to say a big “Cheers!” to the new exhibit taking over this space\, opening in April (date TBD). Titled “Suds on the St. Croix\,” the new exhibit will be an interactive\, immersive experience for all ages about brewing history in Washington County! Stay tuned for more details. 
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/last-day-to-view-the-john-runk-exhibit/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021742
CREATED:20250211T212218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T215018Z
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SUMMARY:National Toast Day Party!
DESCRIPTION: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 employed at a local manufacturing plant. Fed up with burned toast in the cafeteria\, a great idea “popped” into his head\, and the Toastmaster automatic electric toaster was born! \nPlease join us at the Washington County Heritage Center (1862 Greeley St. South) in Stillwater\, MN on National Toast Day\, Thursday\, February 27 from 6-8pm.   Enjoy a program about the history of toast and view our antique toaster collection.  Sample toast and toppings from local bakeries and markets\, and vote for your favorite to be named toast of the town.   Admission is free\, but donations are accepted.  For more information please contact heidi.heinze@wchsmn.org.
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/toast25/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021742
CREATED:20250128T210131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T210131Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Tours at the Warden's House Museum!
DESCRIPTION: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 what life was like for prisoners on the inside.\nThe most infamous residents of the prison were the Younger Brothers\, who served time for their crimes as part of the James-Younger Gang.
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/winter-tours-at-the-wardens-house-museum/
LOCATION:Warden’s House Museum\, 602 Main Street North\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Warden's House Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021742
CREATED:20250107T204150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T204226Z
UID:9340-1739386800-1739390400@www.wchsmn.org
SUMMARY:Black & White Movie Night: Chaplin!
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s feature is two short silent comedies from Charlie Chaplin’s most creative period!\nRetired film professor Steve Schroer will present a brief educational introduction the film. Popcorn will be served! \nIn One A.M.\, Chaplin plays a man who has trouble getting to bed because he’s had too much to drink. \n  \nIn The Rink\, he showcases his roller-skating skills. \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/chaplin2/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021742
CREATED:20241123T212213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T212213Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: “An Ode to Stillwater: The John Runk Films”
DESCRIPTION: \nIt 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 Runk who not only took photographs of the area but also collected photographs from the community spanning over 100 years. Runk also enjoyed the newest technology and with his 8mm camera captured a slice of the St. Croix Valley that live forever.\n \nRunk was born in 1878 in Menominee\, Wisconsin and soon arrived with his family to Stillwater. Using his life experiences as a lumberjack and inventor\, he captured the life of a community with his camera\, oftentimes building his own equipment. He passed away in 1964 and left behind a carefully curated collection created with archival purposes in mind. \n\nThe first part of the film screening will be the 30-minute documentary about John Runk’s life\, and the second part will be the DVD extras featuring footage shot by John Runk himself. The extras include Ice Harvest\, 1951 State Fair\, Minnesota State Prison\, 1952 Floods\, Last Day of the Streetcars\, Marine Ferry\, Taylors Falls\, Views of Stillwater\, and Loggers Baseball.\n \nThis event is free to the public and no reservations are required. DVDs of the documentary will be available for purchase at the program.
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/runk/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021742
CREATED:20250107T205127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T205127Z
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SUMMARY:Blizzards to the Panama Canal: America's Golden Engineer
DESCRIPTION:Marias Pass by Mike Danneman via flickr \n\n \nJohn Frank Stevens was one of the most prominent surveyors and civil engineers of the last 150 years. Learn about his illustrious career and the challenges he faced along the way\, including discovering and surveying Marias Pass in a 40 below blizzard and surviving an avalanche. Stevens was hired by President Theodore Roosevelt for the construction of the Panama Canal. Through his discoveries and surveys of Marias Pass and Stevens Pass\, the Great Northern Railway was able to stretch across North America. \nThe talk will include: \nTHE WILLIAM CROOKS ENGINE\nLOCAL MAINLINES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY\nSURVEYING WITH JOHN FRANK STEVENS-\nTHE ROCKY MOUNTAINS\,\nTHE CASCADE RANGE\,\n THE PANAMA CANAL\n…AND A 1910 AVALANCHE \nThis program will be presented by Herb Reckinger Jr. of the South Washington Heritage Society  \nIn-person attendees:\n1862 Greeley Street South\nStillwater\, MN 55082\nVirtual attendees:\nLink to WCHS YouTube page
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/railroad/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021742
CREATED:20241113T173249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T205527Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Puzzle Competition!
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that the Puzzle Competition is SOLD OUT!\nPlease join us for Casual Puzzling from 12pm-4pm\, or buy any of our puzzles here! 
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/puzzles/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T021742
CREATED:20240926T210854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T195136Z
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SUMMARY:"Some Very Clever Teamwork: How Basketball Transformed Youth Sports in Minnesota" with Marc Hugunin
DESCRIPTION:Tip off the start to winter’s most exciting sport with basketball history. Marc Hugunin will take us into the exciting world of youth sports and the transforming role they played in Minnesota with his book “Some Very Clever Teamwork: How Basketball Transformed Youth Sports in Minnesota.” Marc is a member of the Washington County Historical Society! \nAbout the book: \nHow Minnesota’s state high school basketball tournament came to be is more complex than you’d think! \nOn April 5\, 1913\, the smallest team from one of the smallest schools\, Fosston High School\, claimed the first-ever Minnesota state high school basketball title by virtue of “some very clever teamwork.” It was also by virtue of some very clever teamwork among the faculty at Carleton College and its friends in the field of secondary education that the tournament was held at all. The participants formed a committee to assure that the tournament would be held again in 1914 and beyond. \nMore importantly\, youth sports in Minnesota would for the first time be administered in the schools. Minnesota today is often branded as the “state of hockey\,” but as Marc Hugunin expertly chronicles in this thoroughly researched history\, when youth sports first came under the control of the schools\, basketball was the tip of the spear\, the sport of choice in polite society. \nThe schools would teach boys how to play the game in a fair and sportsmanlike manner\, and would ensure that sports would be the character-building experience that they claimed to be. Beginning with the popularity of the sport of basketball\, youth sports and youth culture in Minnesota were transformed from a period of chaos to one of an accepted order. \nCopies of Marc’s book will be available for purchase at the event.  \nAbout the author: \nMarc Hugunin has been a basketball fan for more than sixty years\, since his dad first took him to see the local high school basketball team. “The older boys were heroic to me\,” he remembers. “I wanted to be just like them.” Hugunin played basketball through high school and has remained a fan and become a writer and historian of Minnesota basketball. With his good friend Stew Thornley\, he coauthored Minnesota Hoops: Basketball in the North Star State\, published by Minnesota Historical Society Press in 2006. He was the historian for the Minnesota State High School League on the occasion of the one hundredth anniversary of state tournament basketball in 2012. After blogging about basketball for fifteen years\, he launched a comprehensive website and blog\, North Star Hoops\, where he is known to many as Sunnyday or Sunny. In addition to his interests in basketball and writing\, Hugunin also enjoys golf\, music\, and pizza. He lives with his cat\, also named Sunny\, in Stillwater\, Minnesota\, a block from the St. Croix River. \nIn-person attendees:\n1862 Greeley Street South\nStillwater\, MN 55082\nVirtual attendees:\nLink to WCHS YouTube page\nBuy Marc’s book
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/basketball/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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