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Discovering Pioneer Ancestors in Washington County with Judith Stern

Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN, United States

Who built the enormous, strong barn at Aamodt's Apple Farm? Surprise! It was Judith Stern's own great, great, great grandfather from Meissenheim, Baden, Germany. Judith only learned that after moving to Washington County. Like a hungry detective, she wanted to learn more. Her family tree on her maternal side grew to 159 names beginning in […]

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The Fallen Washington County Service Members of Vietnam and How We Remember Them with Herb Reckinger

Washington County Heritage Center 1862 South Greeley St, Stillwater, MN, United States

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) opened the Vietnam Memorial on our US Capitol Mall in1982 to honor all veterans of that war. With a PowerPoint presentation we will discover how that same organization makes sure we never forget the men and women of that era. Join us for a free program to see the […]