Gateway to Minnesota History

Stillwater’s Most Infamous Madam

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

https://youtu.be/wj2xMvae9pI WCHS Treasurer Tom Simonet gave a talk about Stillwater’s most infamous lady of the night Nellie "Red Nell" Mandeville. Red Nell became a businesswoman of sorts, hiring other area […]

SOLD OUT WCHS Annual Meeting and Dinner

Stillwater Event Center 1910 Greeley Street South, Stillwater, MN, United States

The WCHS Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Stillwater Event Center, located at 1910 S. Greeley Street in Stillwater (next door to the Heritage Center). […]

“Winter’s Children: A Celebration of Nordic Skiing” with author Ryan Rodgers

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

https://youtu.be/SnsqcHR-7SE Author Ryan Rodgers presents on his book "Winter's Children: A Celebration of Nordic Skiing," the story of Nordic skiing in the Midwest—its origins and history, its star athletes and […]

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Surviving the Holocaust: Journey to a New World — Why the Jews? with Ken Engel

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

https://youtu.be/dmoZcjqH2vg Ken Engel's parents survived the Holocaust.  As a member of the Speakers Bureau of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas/Tolerance Minnesota, the JCRC Middle East […]

Seeing Minnesota History Through the Life of Charles A. Lindbergh

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

  https://youtu.be/P-c5igka0ww Prof. Chris Gehrz, author of a new biography of Charles A. Lindbergh, presents on the life story of a particularly famous Minnesotan to shed light on important themes […]

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Oldest Twin Cities: A Guide to Historic Treasures with Julie Jo Severson

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

    https://youtu.be/nP_GFlG5kaY   While blending old-world history with modern-day relevance, local author Julie Jo Severson explores hidden and legendary gems throughout the region she’s called home most of her […]

Open House at the Warden’s House Museum

Warden's House Museum 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, United States

The Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce the special open house celebrating the 170 years of the Warden’s House on North Main Street in Stillwater! Admission is FREE […]

Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling 3.0 with George Schire

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

https://youtu.be/L0RWEmZcttQ Our favorite wrestling historian and author George Schire is BACK for part 3 of Minnesota's Golden Age of Wrestling! If you missed George's previous talks, not  to worry - […]

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New Exhibit Grand Opening: Grocery Stores of Washington County!

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

  The Washington County Heritage Center is opening a BRAND NEW EXHIBIT all about grocery stores and food buying in Washington County! Best part: admission to the museum will be […]

2023 Stillwater Historic House Tour

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

Join us for the 2023 Stillwater Historic Homes Tour on Sunday, May 21 from 12pm-5pm! Eight beautiful and unique homes nestled into the hills of Stillwater will be opening their […]

Antique Musical Instruments of the Warden’s House Museum

Warden's House Museum 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, United States

WCHS volunteer, musician, and historian Mike Frain will give a musical tour of the phonographs, record players, and music boxes at the Warden's House. Come and enjoy the sound of […]