Gateway to Minnesota History
Greg Benson, second from left, was inducted to the Minnesota Hall of Fame. In the 1990s Greg's three sons Mike, Josh, and Ryan Benson playing in the Minnesota State Tournament. From left, Mike, Greg, Josh, and Ryan. Photo courtesy of Dan Lindgren Play ball! Dan Lindgren, Forest Lake High School grad and full-time player on […]
Tonight’s feature is one of the greatest of all silent comedies. Safety Last is the film in which Harold Lloyd hangs from a clock face and performs breathtaking stunts, high above the street below. If you’ve never seen it, this is your chance!
Learn how grave markers are cleaned and restored at at Fairview Cemetery! Saturday July 27th, 2024 9am-3pm Fairview Cemetery 6373 North Osgood Ave. Stillwater, MN 55082 Cost: Free! No experience necessary. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend. Hosted by 48StateTour!, the Washington County Historical Society, and City of Stillwater - MN Heritage Preservation Commission […]
Join us Saturday, August 3rd anytime from 9am – 12pm for Lawns to Legumes Garden Tour Day! We are building a pollinator garden at the Washington County Heritage Center through a grant generously awarded by Blue Thumb - Planting for Clean Water. For the tour, we will be sharing info about the garden plans and […]
Are you interested in family history but are not sure where to start? Getting Started in Genealogy will show you how to ask the right questions, find and evaluate sources, use tools such as DNA, and organize and share your findings. Amanda leads a one-hour introduction to genealogy full of stories, laughter, and fun with helpful […]
Photo by Louis M via TripAdvisor Herb Reckinger Jr. presents on the Rock Island Bridge, a swing bridge with lots of history located in Inver Grove Heights! About the event: The Rock Island Bridge was a swing bridge connecting Inver Grove Heights in Dakota County to Washington County at St Paul Park and Newport. The […]
WCHS is AWESOMELY excited to host a program by Angie Hong, author of "Exploring the St. Croix River Valley: Adventures on and off the Water" and creator/host of the page "MN Nature Awesomeness" on Instagram and Tik Tok. Books will be available for purchase at the event or online now at the WCHS Store. About […]
Pampero Firpo MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Thursday September 12th! Our resident professional wrestling author and historian George Schire will be on hand from 6:00 to 8:00pm to share the "AWA's GREATEST HEELS!". Will your (not so) favorite bad guy be included in the discussion? And were they really as bad and evil as they […]
After the Rural Schoolhouse Reunion, continue the fun by heading over to Hugo to support the Hopkins Schoolhouse + Heritage Center! Register below and contact hopkinsschoolhouse.heritagecenter@gmail.com for more information.
Eric B. Linner is the fourth generation of Linners working in the construction industry and from Stillwater. His great-grandfather Frank W. Linner, grandfather Lawrence W. Linner and father, David B. Linner were all carpenters/contractors. Eric is a retired architect focusing on institutional buildings including schools and government buildings. His love for genealogy started 50 years […]
The Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce the Fall Membership Dinner featuring a program by Jim Lammers, author of Barns of the St. Croix Valley - An Architect's Sketchbook. LOCATION: Stillwater Event Center 1910 South Greeley Street (located next to the Washington County Heritage Center) Stillwater, MN 55082 TIMING: 5:30pm Social Hour 6:30pm Dinner catered by […]
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 […]
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