Gateway to Minnesota History
This event is SOLD OUT, but we are taking waiting list reservations. Please call the Heritage Center at 651-439-2298 or email information@wchsmn.org to be added to the waiting list. Thanks! Tickets: Reservations are required. $25 per person if you are a WCHS member $30 per person if you are not a WCHS member Click here […]
WHO WAS THAT MASKED MAN? On April 2, 2024 at 6:30pm wrestling historian and author George Schire returns to the Washington County Heritage Center to share the identities and stories of wrestling's mystery men. In the old territory days of professional wrestling, there was a highly populated city called, "Parts Unknown". It couldn't be found on […]
This event is a celebration of the new exhibit designed by Gammelgården Museum of Scandia at the Heritage Center, all about handwork and winter crafts. This exhibit won't be here forever, so see it while it lasts!
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 from 10-2
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 from 10-2 New tour guides wanting to learn more about the Warden's House and experienced tour guides are all welcome!
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 from 10-2 New tour guides wanting to learn more about the Warden's House and experienced tour guides are all welcome!
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 via the orphan trains, nearly half of whom arrived between1882 and 1892. Become acquainted with the personalities, both locally and nationally, who initiated the largest […]
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 things to celebrate this season - the 83rd year of the Warden's House operating as a museum, and the 175th Birthday for Washington County! Refreshments […]
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 west of Stillwater. At the age of four she carried small rocks in a bucket to help as her parents labored long hours, and when […]
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 prison (1853-1858). Tom Delano, great great grandson of Warden Francis Delano will be giving a presentation about F. R. and Calista Delano at the Warden’s […]
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 receive FREE ADMISSION for the tour! Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12 and the Warden's House Museum tours are at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. […]
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