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The Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce its Fall Membership Dinner Meeting featuring a program by David Geister & Pat Bauer– Gettysburg painting, songs & poems. We are looking forward to seeing you there and celebrating history! David Geister and Pat Bauer at the Gettysburg Visitors' Center LOCATION: Stillwater Event Center 1910 South […]
WCHS is VERY excited to help present “Through the Lens of Walt Serier,” a brand new book featuring a photographic history of Bayport! Author Chris Nelson will be on hand at the Washington County Heritage Center from 6PM-8PM to sign copies, answer questions, and chat about all things Bayport. Books will be available for purchase […]
Patrick L. Shannon is BACK with more true crime stories with a historical twist! Patrick L. Shannon's well-researched and compellingly told tales from the front pages of Minnesota's past will fascinate any fan of true crime. EVENT INFO The Washington County Heritage Center will be open at 5pm for event attendees to experience the museum […]
What is a CSA farm? "Community Supported Agriculture consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes, either legally or spiritually, the community's farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of food production."* Come out to Hay […]
via Turner Classic Movies Black & White Movie Night is BACK for Spooky Season! Come to the Washington County Center for one of the best scary movies starring the king of the genre, Vincent Price. Retired university professor Steve Schroer will provide a brief introduction to the film. Popcorn will be provided! House on Haunted […]
In August, the Johnsdale Paranormal Group conducted their first investigation at the Warden's House since 2019. What a night! After just a short time in the home, the group declared it to be "the most active night they have ever experienced." Come and find out what happened this year at the Warden's House! […]
In August, the Johnsdale Paranormal Group conducted their first investigation at the Warden's House since 2019. What a night! After just a short time in the home, the group declared it to be "the most active night they have ever experienced." Come and find out what happened this year at the Warden's House! […]
Another gallery change from ArtReach St. Croix means another opportunity to chat with the artists! On October 23 from 2pm-4pm, artists from the current show at the Washington County Heritage Center will be on hand to discuss their pieces before a new show moves in. This is your chance to discuss artistic process and […]
https://youtu.be/5O1kmZFaHJc Lions, tigers, bears, and...Washington County? Find out what the connection is between the St. Croix Valley and the big top with a presentation by Jennifer Cronk, curator of Circus World in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Sons of an itinerant harness maker, the Ringling Bros. learned a lot about perseverance during their childhoods in Iowa, Minnesota, and […]
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