Gateway to Minnesota History

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 - […]

Free

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 […]

Preservation in Stillwater with Matt Thueson

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

June will be the 50th anniversary of Stillwater’s Heritage Preservation Commission. Commission chair Matt Thueson considers Stillwater’s evolution, looks back at the city’s lost and saved places, and speaks about […]

16th Annual Beer Tasting and Silent Auction

Hay Lake School 14020 195th St N, Marine on St. Croix, MN

The Washington County Historical Society is hosting the 16th Annual Beer Tasting and Silent Auction at Hay Lake School! Get ready for a several local breweries on tap, a silent […]

$20.00

Black & White Movie Night: Great Silent Film Comedies

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

Buster Keaton Black & White Movie Night returns with an assortment of short subjects featuring famous clowns of the silent era. The program will include Buster Keaton and the third […]

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