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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop Series Session 1: Personal History
DESCRIPTION: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! \n>>>Register here<<<\nSession 1: Thursday\, October 3 @ 7-8:30pm\nIntroduction and Personal History\nWorkshop Leaders: Gary Goodman\, Emily Krawczewski \nSession 2: Thursday\, October 10 @ 7-8:30pm\nChildhood Memories\nWorkshop leaders: Frank White \nSession 3: Thursday\, October 17 @ 7-8:30pm\nHometown Stories\nWorkshop leaders: Meg Heaton and Eleanor Wilhelmi \nSession 4: Thursday\, October 24 @ 7-8:30pm\nAncestors and Family Stories\nWorkshop Leaders: Bill McGrath \nBonus: Saturday\, November 2 @ late afternoon or evening (TBD)\nA celebration of the workshop participants’ hard work and provide them with the opportunity to read a portion of their writing\, share an outline for a future project\, or anything else they’d like to share that they created during the series. Details to come! \n  \nOutline for Each Session \n7-7:15pm: Workshop leader introductions \n7:15-7:30pm: Discuss recommended reading (if applicable) \n7:30-7:50pm: Individual writing time \n7:50-8:15pm: Break into small groups for feedback and sharing \n8:15-8:30pm: Group share/wrap up \n\nParticipants\nWe are planning to cap the series at 20 participants.\n \n \n\nSeries Pricing \n$125/person for non-WCHS members for full workshop series \n$100/person for WCHS members for full workshop series \nParticipants will need to sign up for all four sessions in the series. No exceptions. \nWCHS will provide pens\, pencils\, notebooks\, and enthusiasm! \n  \nOctober 3 Workshop Session\nThe topic for this workshop session will be an introduction to the series as well as a personal history questionnaire brainstorm. \nMeet your workshop leaders for October 3: \nGary Goodman\nGary Goodman has been a used and rare book dealer in Minnesota for nearly forty years and has an avid interest in people’s historical recollections of Stillwater and Washington County. He co-founded St. Croix Antiquarian Booksellers and the Stillwater Book Center and had a hand in Stillwater becoming known as the First Booktown in North America in the mid-1990s. He is the author of The Last Bookseller (published by the University of Minnesota Press in 2021 and now out in paperback) and co-authored The Stillwater Booktown Times and The Secret History of Golf in Scotland. \nGary Goodman \nEmily Krawczewski\nEmily is the Site Manager at the Washington County Heritage Center. Emily is passionate about history and making connections between the past and present. A native of Ohio\, Emily graduated from Miami University with a B.A. in mass communication. Emily earned a Master of Library & Information Science with a focus in archives from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2020\, for which she interned at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and other repositories. Outside of work\, she enjoys being out on the lake\, listening to country music\, and petting every dog.
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/workshop1/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T160000
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest - Beer Tasting and Silent Auction at Hay Lake School
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nAdmission to the event is $20 per person and participants must be 21 years or older. All proceeds from this event benefit the Washington County Historical Society! Tickets are available for purchase at the event on the day. Payment options include cash\, card\, or check. Thanks!\n \nBake sale items will be available for auction! Cash only\, please. \n \nThe Hay Lake School was constructed of brick in 1896 and held classes until 1963. After that\, the Washington County Historical Society purchased the school in 1978 and has been a public museum ever since. The school is on the National Register of Historic Places.\nThe Hay Lake School Museum & Johannes Erickson Log House Museum are located at 14020 195th St N\, Marine on St Croix\, MN 55047.\n \nPlease contact Susan Stepka at Susan.stepka@wchsmn.org or 651-433-4014 with any questions regarding this event or to schedule a tour of the museum. 
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/harvest-fest-beer-tasting-and-silent-auction-at-hay-lake-school/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T203000
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Marlene Johnson\, Minnesota's First Female Lieutenant Governor
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMarlene M. Johnson is a true trailblazer in women’s history\, becoming Minnesota’s first female lieutenant governor under Rudy Perpich’s gubernatorial administration in January 1983. The evening will feature a conversational interview by John Kaul\, highlighting her illustrious career and celebrating the launch of her new book\, Rise to the Challenge: A Memoir of Politics\, Leadership & Love\, being released on September 24\, 2024.  \nThis event is free to the public. \nReservations are required and space is limited. Please go all the way through checkout to confirm your reservation. Click here to reserve your spot.\nCopies of  Rise to the Challenge: A Memoir of Politics\, Leadership & Love will be available for purchase at the event.  \nAbout Marlene Johnson and Rise to the Challenge\nThe inspiring life story of Minnesota’s first woman lieutenant governor: breaking political ground\, navigating patriarchal tradition\, and persevering through great personal loss \nMarking a milestone for women in state government\, Marlene M. Johnson became Minnesota’s first woman lieutenant governor under Rudy Perpich’s gubernatorial administration in January 1983. That same year\, she met her husband\, Peter\, and their deeply loving relationship profoundly sustained her for twenty-seven years. Rise to the Challenge weaves these personal and professional stories together in a courageous portrait of dedication and leadership. \nGrowing up in rural Minnesota\, Johnson began organizing and advocating for change early\, beginning with a campaign to introduce foreign languages into her high school curriculum. Pursuing a deeply felt commitment to improving the lives of others\, she continued to sharpen her leadership skills throughout her life\, participating in activist work in college\, cofounding organizations to support women entrepreneurs and politicians\, and eventually running an international education nonprofit. \nA stalwart supporter\, her husband gave Marlene strength and encouragement to face the challenges of the political landscape and its gender biases. Then\, in 2010\, he suffered a traumatic brain injury that would change both of their lives. Learning how to be a medical advocate and\, eventually\, facing the sorrow of Peter’s death\, Marlene relied on the hard-fought resilience and belief in herself that Peter had helped her to develop. \nA story of learning and leadership in politics\, business\, and public service\, Rise to the Challenge is a moving portrayal of spirit\, perseverance\, and grace in the face of daunting personal challenges\, supported by unwavering faith in the public good. \nAbout John Kaul\nKaul started working at the Minnesota Senate in 1971\, when he was 23. He served as chief of staff to then-Senate Majority Leader Nicholas Coleman\, a Democrat\, from 1974 to 1980. Later\, he worked as a lobbyist for various causes\, including chief lobbyist for Minnesota State Universities from 1987 to 1993 and chief lobbyist for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities from 1993 to 2000. \nIn 2000\, he started his own lobbying firm\, Capitol Gains\, and represented\, among others\, Washington County\, Rochester Public Schools\, the Minnesota Hospital Association\, Minnesota Twins\, Andersen Corp.\, Minnesota Humanities Commission and the city of Minneapolis. He retired in 2019. –Mary Divine/Pioneer Press \n 
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/marlene/
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:Writing Workshop Series Session 2: Childhood Memories
DESCRIPTION: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! \n>>>Register here<<<\nSession 1: Thursday\, October 3 @ 7-8:30pm\nIntroduction and Personal History\nWorkshop Leaders: Gary Goodman\, Emily Krawczewski \nSession 2: Thursday\, October 10 @ 7-8:30pm\nChildhood Memories\nWorkshop leaders: Frank White \nSession 3: Thursday\, October 17 @ 7-8:30pm\nHometown Stories\nWorkshop leaders: Meg Heaton and Eleanor Wilhelmi \nSession 4: Thursday\, October 24 @ 7-8:30pm\nAncestors and Family Stories\nWorkshop Leaders: Bill McGrath \nBonus: Saturday\, November 2 @ late afternoon or evening (TBD)\nA celebration of the workshop participants’ hard work and provide them with the opportunity to read a portion of their writing\, share an outline for a future project\, or anything else they’d like to share that they created during the series. Details to come! \n  \nOutline for Each Session \n7-7:15pm: Workshop leader introductions \n7:15-7:30pm: Discuss recommended reading (if applicable) \n7:30-7:50pm: Individual writing time \n7:50-8:15pm: Break into small groups for feedback and sharing \n8:15-8:30pm: Group share/wrap up \nParticipants\nWe are planning to cap the series at 20 participants.\n  \nSeries Pricing \n$125/person for non-WCHS members for full workshop series \n$100/person for WCHS members for full workshop series \nParticipants will need to sign up for all four sessions in the series. No exceptions. \nWCHS will provide pens\, pencils\, notebooks\, and enthusiasm! \n  \nOctober 10 Workshop Session\nThe topic for this workshop session focus on early memories from your childhood and/or young adulthood. \nMeet your workshop leader for October 10: \nFrank White\n \nFrank M. White is a former athlete\, coach\, official\, and sports administrator. He currently coordinates the RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) program for the Minnesota Twins. His exhibit\, They Played for the Love of the Game\, was developed with the Ramsey County Historical Society in 2010.
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/workshop2/
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:Blue Dish Talk with Karen Hesselroth (Warden's House Museum)
DESCRIPTION: \nCome 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 Historical Society.\n \nThis event is FREE!\nLocation – Warden’s House Museum 602 N. Main Street Stillwater\nThursday\, October 17th at 7:00pm
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/bluedish/
LOCATION:Warden’s House Museum\, 602 Main Street North\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Warden's House Museum
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T203000
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop Series Session 3: Hometown Stories
DESCRIPTION: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! \n>>>Register here<<<\nSession 1: Thursday\, October 3 @ 7-8:30pm\nIntroduction and Personal History\nWorkshop Leaders: Gary Goodman\, Emily Krawczewski \nSession 2: Thursday\, October 10 @ 7-8:30pm\nChildhood Memories\nWorkshop leaders: Frank White \nSession 3: Thursday\, October 17 @ 7-8:30pm\nHometown Stories\nWorkshop leaders: Meg Heaton and Eleanor Wilhelmi \nSession 4: Thursday\, October 24 @ 7-8:30pm\nAncestors and Family Stories\nWorkshop Leaders: Bill McGrath \nBonus: Saturday\, November 2 @ late afternoon or evening (TBD)\nA celebration of the workshop participants’ hard work and provide them with the opportunity to read a portion of their writing\, share an outline for a future project\, or anything else they’d like to share that they created during the series. Details to come! \n  \nOutline for Each Session \n7-7:15pm: Workshop leader introductions \n7:15-7:30pm: Discuss recommended reading (if applicable) \n7:30-7:50pm: Individual writing time \n7:50-8:15pm: Break into small groups for feedback and sharing \n8:15-8:30pm: Group share/wrap up \nParticipants\nWe are planning to cap the series at 20 participants.\n  \nSeries Pricing \n$125/person for non-WCHS members for full workshop series \n$100/person for WCHS members for full workshop series \nParticipants will need to sign up for all four sessions in the series. No exceptions. \nWCHS will provide pens\, pencils\, notebooks\, and enthusiasm! \n  \nOctober 17 Workshop Session\nThe topic for this workshop session will focus on stories about your hometown and other important places in your life. \nMeet your workshop leaders for October 17:\nMeg Heaton\n\nMeg Heaton \n\nI was born and raised on a dairy farm 7 miles south of Stillwater. I owned the Wordsmith on Main Street in the 80s and got my start writing on The Fishwrapper\, a promotional paper that focused a lot on local history. Following that I was a reporter and columnist for the Hudson (Wi) Star Observer for 27 years. It was my privilege to tell the stories of others as well as some of my own. I look forward to hearing yours.\n \nEleanor Wilhelmi\n \nEleanor Wilhelmi is a poet and editor\, and a recent graduate of Knox College and the Publishing Institute at the University of Denver. Set against the rural midwestern landscapes her family hails from\, her writing explores relationships\, grief\, and the ways our living spaces can preserve and complicate our histories. Her work has been published in the literary magazine Catch\, where she served as Poetry Editor for two years. She grew up in Stillwater.
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/workshop3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T123334
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop Series Session 4: Ancestors and Family Stories
DESCRIPTION: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! \n>>>Register here<<<\nSession 1: Thursday\, October 3 @ 7-8:30pm\nIntroduction and Personal History\nWorkshop Leaders: Gary Goodman\, Emily Krawczewski \nSession 2: Thursday\, October 10 @ 7-8:30pm\nChildhood Memories\nWorkshop leaders: Frank White \nSession 3: Thursday\, October 17 @ 7-8:30pm\nHometown Stories\nWorkshop leaders: Meg Heaton and Eleanor Wilhelmi \nSession 4: Thursday\, October 24 @ 7-8:30pm\nAncestors and Family Stories\nWorkshop Leaders: Bill McGrath \nBonus: Saturday\, November 2 @ late afternoon or evening (TBD)\nA celebration of the workshop participants’ hard work and provide them with the opportunity to read a portion of their writing\, share an outline for a future project\, or anything else they’d like to share that they created during the series. Details to come! \n  \nOutline for Each Session \n7-7:15pm: Workshop leader introductions \n7:15-7:30pm: Discuss recommended reading (if applicable) \n7:30-7:50pm: Individual writing time \n7:50-8:15pm: Break into small groups for feedback and sharing \n8:15-8:30pm: Group share/wrap up \nParticipants\nWe are planning to cap the series at 20 participants.\n  \nSeries Pricing \n$125/person for non-WCHS members for full workshop series \n$100/person for WCHS members for full workshop series \nParticipants will need to sign up for all four sessions in the series. No exceptions. \nWCHS will provide pens\, pencils\, notebooks\, and enthusiasm! \n  \nOctober 24 Workshop Session\nThe topic for this workshop session will focus on stories about your hometown and other important places in your life. \nMeet your workshop leader for October 24: \nBill McGrath\nBill McGrath \nBill McGrath lived in Stillwater from 1952 until 1966\, and has retained strong ties with the town. He has worked as newspaper reporter\, author of car repair manuals\, small business owner\, grave-digger and musician. Since 1978\, he’s been in Northfield\, where he now lives with his wife Janet. His grandfather\, James E. McGrath\, is considered one of Minnesota’s last lumber barons\, and Bill grew up in the McGrath mansion although by then the money was gone. “Stillwater was a magical place to grow up\,” says Bill\, and he can tell stories about the Catholic parishes of both St. Michael and St. Mary\, along with paper routes\, garage bands\, the downtown\, neighborhood grocery stores\, his first date\, skating rinks and of course the St. Croix River.
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/workshop4/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T200000
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SUMMARY:Flashlight Tours at the Warden's House Museum
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTours will last approximately one hour. \nStart times are 6:00\, 6:30\, 7:00\, 7:30\, and 8:00.   \nTickets are $20 and reservations are required.   \nClick here to buy tickets online\, or call 651-439-5956.  Space is limited\, so don’t delay!  Get in the spirit of the spooky season with a flashlight tour at the Warden’s House museum at 602 N. Main Street.
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/flashlight24/
LOCATION:Warden’s House Museum\, 602 Main Street North\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Warden's House Museum
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SUMMARY:Halloween-Themed Black & White Movie Night
DESCRIPTION: \n \n\nThe 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.\n \n\nRetired film professor Steve Schroer will present a brief educational introduction the film. Popcorn will be served!
URL:https://www.wchsmn.org/event/halloween-themed-black-white-movie-night/
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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