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SUMMARY:The Lure of the Pearl Button with Robyn Stoller
DESCRIPTION:St. Croix Pearl Button Factory workers on pile of shells \n \nThe story of freshwater mussels and the pearl button industry in St. Croix and Mississippi river valleys\nIn the late 19th and early 20th centuries\, more than a lumber boom was occurring in the St. Croix River valley. A pearl button boom was also underway\, employing thousands of ‘clammers’ and button factory workers who labored in the business of making buttons and decorative elements for jewelry and watches. The pearl button industry was short-lived. Advances in plastics technology and mussel over-harvesting led to its early demise but its history is amazing and includes unique stories of locals ‘making it big’ during the pearl button boom. \nRobyn Stoller\, a long-time member of WCHS\, completed research for this topic as a volunteer for the National Park Service. Her project provided park rangers with detailed content to share with visitors and to augment an exhibit at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Visitor Center in St. Croix Falls. Her research brought her to the National Pearl Button Museum in Muscatine\, IA and several local museums plus many hours at a microfilm reader reading old newspaper stories on clammers and the pearl button business. \nAttend in-person at the Washington County Heritage Center OR virtually on Zoom. \nZoom Info \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83815017179?pwd=SU5mclRQQmo2MW9qelNGcEcrY3hBQT09 \nMeeting ID: 838 1501 7179\nPasscode: wchs
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/pearls/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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SUMMARY:Photography in the Valley and Around the World with Rhett Arens
DESCRIPTION:https://youtu.be/OtlAMKSuCAM \nRhett Arens is a photographer who has had the good fortune to travel extensively\, visiting 60+ countries over the last thirty years. Rhett finds that photography often triggers a give-and-take moment when strangers meet. It becomes an opportunity to exchange stories and find common ground. His work has appeared in The Paris Review\, Travel + Leisure\, Taproot\, The Golfers Journal\, Fifty Grande\, Lake Superior Magazine\, Islands\, The Whitefish Review\, Boundary Waters Journal and more. \nSee Rhett’s website at:\nrhettarens.com \nAttend in-person at the Washington County Heritage Center OR virtually on Zoom. \n  \nZoom Info \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81527592078?pwd=R0FrcnlQMjN4aFNjeVUyT2dMSGZJZz09 \nMeeting ID: 815 2759 2078\nPasscode: wchs
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/arens/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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SUMMARY:Birds of Washington County with Kyle Te Poel
DESCRIPTION:Washington County is home to a wide variety of feathered friends. Kyle Te Poel is a birder and photographer\, and runs Next Bend Birding Tours.\nSince 2008\, Kyle Te Poel has worked in Minnesota\, Maine\, and California as a naturalist\, educator\, park ranger\, and in-the-field bird/environmental researcher. Te Poel has worked with several organizations including the National Park Service\, Sierra Club\, and National Audubon Society.\n \nHe has served as a tour guide at bird festivals\, and have provided lectures\, classes\, and special programming for numerous organizations.\nTe Poel has a master’s degree in outdoor education. He began developing and leading his own tours in 2008\, launching his own touring business in 2016. His website is https://kyletepoel.crevado.com/\n \nThis program is free to the public and no reservations are required.\n\nQuestions? Contact Hay Lake School Site Manager Susan Stepka at susan.stepka@wchsmn.org or 651-433-4014.\n 
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/birding/
LOCATION:Hay Lake School\, 14020 195th St N\, Marine on St. Croix\, MN\, 55047
CATEGORIES:Hay Lake School & Erickson Log Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Hay Lake School and Erickson Log Home":MAILTO:susan.stepka@wchsmn.org
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SUMMARY:Stands Before His People: Enmegahbowh and the Ojibwe with Verne Pickering
DESCRIPTION:Book Cover \nAuthor Verne Pickering presents his book about the life and legacy of Enmegahbowh\, the first Ojibwe Episcopalian priest in the United States who\, during the turbulent frontier days of the 1800s\, worked for peace\, opportunity\, and cooperation among peoples. Books will be available for purchase at the program. \nAttend in-person at the Washington County Heritage Center OR virtually on Zoom. \nZoom Info\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746762143?pwd=QzVmck1sSFZDV0pCRkw1ZWV4MHE4UT09\nMeeting ID: 857 4676 2143\nPasscode: wchs
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/stands-before-his-people-enmegahbowh-and-the-ojibwe-with-verne-pickering/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Heritage Center":MAILTO:emily.krawczewski@wchsmn.org
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Swiss Heritage in the St. Croix Valley
DESCRIPTION:Curious about some of Stillwater’s oldest immigrants? \nJoin us for a special event at the Washington County Heritage Center\, celebrating the rich Swiss heritage and stories in Minnesota\, particularly in Stillwater and the Twin Cities. Save the date: Sunday\, August 27\, from noon to 2pm! \nThe highlight of this event is the screening of “IN’AVENTURA AMERICANA\,” a captivating documentary that sheds light on the Swiss Romansh immigration to Minnesota with a particular focus on the Stillwater area. The video follows the adventures of two Swiss gentlemen\, starting in Stillwater\, venturing to other parts of the Twin Cities\, and to Badus\, South Dakota. A contingency of the Stillwater Swiss ventured off to create a planned community. The Badus community of Swiss Romansh was studied as to how it was established and functioned. Swiss Romansh immigrants\, alongside other immigrant groups\, played a pivotal role in establishing businesses throughout the St. Croix Valley\, contributing to job opportunities\, and fostering a sense of community for the newcomers. \nWhat’s even more thrilling is that several members of the documentary team will be joining us live via Zoom from Switzerland. They will participate in discussions and eagerly answer any questions you may have about the film. Additionally\, the event will feature a delightful array of memorabilia and artifacts\, and authentic Swiss cuisine. It promises to be a festive and celebratory gathering! \nThe main objective for this event is to pay homage to Swiss ancestors\, spark meaningful conversations\, and share the remarkable stories of the families that shaped this area we call home today. \nWe warmly encourage you to seize this opportunity to immerse yourself in local history and heritage. We look forward to your presence at this memorable occasion! \nWe are encouraging everyone to come in-person if possible\, but we’re also happy to have attendees on Zoom! \nZOOM INFO \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82442144044?pwd=UVlmSjZ6aWVWc1ArdUtOdHZVQWVoUT09 \nMeeting ID: 824 4214 4044\nPasscode: swiss
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/celebrating-swiss-heritage-in-the-st-croix-valley/
LOCATION:Washington County Heritage Center\, 1862 South Greeley St\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Heritage Center
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