Gateway to Minnesota History

“Images of America: Forest Lake” book talk with Justin Brink

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

Book cover Author and historian Justin Brink is joining us to share his BRAND-NEW BOOK "Images of America: Forest Lake"! Books will be available for purchase at the event. Come […]

Book Launch: “The Last Bookseller” paperback edition with Gary Goodman

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

Gary Goodman returns to launch the paperback version of his book "The Last Bookseller!" Many remember his store St. Croix Antiquarian Books in Stillwater, a mainstay on Main Street for […]

Swedish Christmas Craft Sunday

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

Come celebrate the holiday season, Swedish style! This festive day will include making these three very simple paper craft tree ornaments, drinking hot chocolate, munching on Christmas cookies, and enjoying […]

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The Last Man’s Club of Company B with Mike Frain

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

Charles Lockwood A bittersweet tradition that stemmed from the Civil War was an organization called The Last Man's Club. Civil War reenactor and longtime WCHS volunteer Mike Frain will present […]

Annual Ice Cream Social

Lowell Park 201 Water St N, Stillwater, MN, United States

Ruth Smart at the 1953 Ice Cream Social   Two GREAT reasons to have an ice cream social in the winter: no mosquitos and no melting ice cream! Come celebrate […]

Stillwater’s Last Lumber Baron with Bill McGrath

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

In-person attendees: 1862 Greeley Street South Stillwater, MN 55082 Virtual attendees: Link to WCHS YouTube page

Black Pioneers of Washington County with Brent Peterson

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

  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 […]

Balancing on a Hair with Evonne Bilotta-Burke and JoJamba Matthews

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

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 […]

Women’s Groups of the St. Croix Valley

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

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 […]

Black & White Movie Night: Three Comedies!

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

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 […]