Gateway to Minnesota History
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 […]
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.
Orphan Train in Minnesota The hidden story of the orphan train movement in Minnesota will be explained from its beginnings to its climax. Approximately 5,000-6,000 children were sent to Minnesota […]
The Warden’s House Museum will be open from noon to 4 PM at no charge to check out the new exhibits and talk with knowledgeable volunteers! We have TWO big […]
Lovness Estate in Grant, Minnesota Local resident Lonnie Lovness will present the story of her parents Don and Virginia Lovness, who built two Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes by hand just […]
Francis Delano Come and learn about the life and times of the Delanos before, during, and after Francis Roach Delano was appointed the first Warden at the MN territorial […]
Calista Delano with her son Lewis (born -1866) Happy Mother's Day! Bring your mother/grandmother/other special mom figure in your life to the Warden's House Museum and your mom will […]
Come out to Hay Lake School and test your skills with an old-fashioned spelling bee! 7-7:30pm - Kids Category (students age 9-14) 7:30pm - Adult Category (ages 15 and up) […]
****Click here to buy tickets**** Celebrate spring and enjoy beautiful, unique, and historic homes nestled into the hills of Stillwater! 1. Please pick up your tickets on the day […]
A classic! Settle into the Washington County Heritage Center for a showing of "His Girl Friday" (1940), a screwball comedy starring Cary Grant. Grant stars as Walter Burns, […]
For seventeen years, this event has become the keystone fundraiser for the Washington County Historical Society. This year the breweries attending are Bent Brewstillery, Bent Paddle Brewery, Castle Danger, Lift […]
Happy Father’s Day! Bring your father/grandfather/other special dad figure in your life to the Warden’s House Museum and your favorite guy will receive FREE ADMISSION for the tour! Father’s Day […]
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