Local history articles, news, and events from the Washington County Historical Society
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014
Editor’s Note This past week, WCHS Executive Director Brent Peterson, Hay Lake Site Manager Dustyn Dubuque, and myself all had the good fortune of attending the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH.org) conference held in St. Paul this year. This was an amazing experience that brought over a thousand members of the history industry from across the country together in one place to “talk shop”. I look forward to begin implementing a few ideas I picked up from the convention over the next few months! One last note before we get going with the issue today: I do need to send a big “thank you” to everyone who attended Stone House Museum manager Mary Smith’s presentation on the importance of Primary Source research at Hay Lake on Sunday and John Christgau’s discussion and book signing at the Warden’s House on Monday night. As Minnesota slides further and further into autumn, WCHS still has plenty more events for you to check out! Both our news stories will detail presentations you won’t want to miss – including our Annual Fall Membership Meeting which is this Thursday! And yes, that’s right, the insanely popular “Paranormal Investigations: Techniques and Theories” presentation will return to the Warden’s House this year. For a sneak peek from the Johnsdale Paranormal Group’s investigation of the Warden’s House – check out the Photo of the Week! Today’s Old News isn’t actually news at all. In the early 1900s, it was popular to include short stories and humorous anecdotes in newspapers. Usually the later leave me scratching my head and hunting for some kind of punchline. But when I actually chuckled after reading this joke – I knew I had to include it in the Historical Messenger this week! Finally, we’ll wrap up this issue with a letter sent from an early settler of Washington County back home to his family on the east coast. This beautiful glimpse into the life of one our early pioneers highlights not only the industries and opportunites the new territory had to offer, but the sacrifice he made in moving away from a wife and family he loved dearly. Want to learn more about the history of Washington County? Become a fan of WCHS on Facebook or follow us on Twitter! See a new photo every week, read special articles, and stay up-to-date with the latest WCHS happenings. Sean Pallas Historical Messenger editor and Warden’s House Site Manager WCHS News “The Unearthing” ScreeningIn Tristan James Jensen’s new film, “The Unearthing”, Stillwater’s rich history conceals a healthy dose of mystery and intrigue. Jensen, a local Stillwater Area High School student filmmaker filmed the entire 60-minute feature at local haunts around town – including the Warden’s House Museum. Tristan Jensen and the Washington County Historical Society invite you to a free and open to the public screening of “The Unearthing” on Sunday, October 5th at 2:00 PM at the Warden’s House. The museum is located at 602 Main Street N. in Stillwater, MN. Please contact Sean Pallas at 651-439-5956 or spallas.wchs@gmail.com for more information on this screening or to arrange a museum tour. WCHS News
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