Gateway to Minnesota History
Coffee's on!!! Come celebrate autumn in a cozy, festive atmosphere with a coffee tasting featuring buzzworthy brews from local shops! Saturday, September 28 from 10am-noon Tickets are $10/person. Ages 10 and under free. Proceeds benefit the Washington County Historical Society and help us to continue to preserve and share the rich history of our […]
We are so excited to offer a special workshop series at the Washington County Heritage Center featuring experienced writers to guide you to creating a fun and meaningful piece of writing! >>>Register here<<< Session 1: Thursday, October 3 @ 7-8:30pm Introduction and Personal History Workshop Leaders: Gary Goodman, Emily Krawczewski Session 2: Thursday, October 10 […]
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 Bridge Brewery, Sierra Nevada Brewery, Summit Brewery, Rustic Roots winery and more! This event is rescheduled from a rained-out summer date. Admission to the […]
WCHS is thrilled to announce an event on Wednesday, October 9 at 7pm called "A Conversation with Marlene Johnson" led by former lobbyist and artist John Kaul at the Washington County Heritage Center. Marlene M. Johnson is a true trailblazer in women's history, becoming Minnesota’s first female lieutenant governor under Rudy Perpich’s gubernatorial administration in […]
We are so excited to offer a special workshop series at the Washington County Heritage Center featuring experienced writers to guide you to creating a fun and meaningful piece of writing! >>>Register here<<< Session 1: Thursday, October 3 @ 7-8:30pm Introduction and Personal History Workshop Leaders: Gary Goodman, Emily Krawczewski Session 2: Thursday, October 10 […]
Come hear WCHS volunteer Karen Hesselroth give a presentation on Blue Willow, the popular dish ware. Made in England and inspired by China, this functional art medium comes in many varieties. Karen will explore the history of these blue and white delights, and highlight some special pieces in the collections of the Washington County […]
We are so excited to offer a special workshop series at the Washington County Heritage Center featuring experienced writers to guide you to creating a fun and meaningful piece of writing! >>>Register here<<< Session 1: Thursday, October 3 @ 7-8:30pm Introduction and Personal History Workshop Leaders: Gary Goodman, Emily Krawczewski Session 2: Thursday, October 10 […]
We are so excited to offer a special workshop series at the Washington County Heritage Center featuring experienced writers to guide you to creating a fun and meaningful piece of writing! >>>Register here<<< Session 1: Thursday, October 3 @ 7-8:30pm Introduction and Personal History Workshop Leaders: Gary Goodman, Emily Krawczewski Session 2: Thursday, October 10 […]
The Warden’s House Museum in Stillwater will be offering flashlight tours on Friday, October 25. 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! Tours […]
The original, non-musical film about a carnivorous plant with a taste for humans! Featuring a young Jack Nicholson. Produced and directed by B-movie impresario Roger Corman. Retired film professor Steve Schroer will present a brief educational introduction the film. Popcorn will be served!
The event “Minnesota Rural Women’s Clubs” with Kate Thomas on Wednesday, November 6 has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We hope to reschedule this event for 2025. Immerse yourself in the ideas, concerns, and activities of rural women’s clubs in Minnesota from 1920-1990s. Learn about the crucial importance of gender history to civic engagement […]
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 […]
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