Gateway to Minnesota History
The Washington County Historical Society is sending you on an adventure across the county this summer! Pick up a historic hunt card at the Washington County Heritage Center at 1863 Greeley St. South to begin your quest. Use the photos and clues to determine the mystery historic site in Washington County and write the answers […]
Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce a new monthly event coming to the Heritage Center – Tuesday Trivia! Hosted on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm, WCHS challenges you to form your team and face off with others to put your historical knowledge to the test. Every month has […]
On Oct. 7, 1896, the quiet town of Sherburn, Minnesota, was forever changed when the Kellihan brothers rolled into infamy, committing a daring bank robbery that would become the world’s first heist executed on bicycles. Wheels of Murder unravels the gripping true story of Hans and Lew Kellihan, two young men from Iowa who […]
Hey old school professional wrestling fans, MARK YOUR CALENDARS for THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 24th at 6:00pm for another presentation by Historian, Author, and WCHS board member George Schire. As it always is, this will be another Main Event look at the villains you loved to hate in the ring! They growled, bit, hissed, broke the […]
The Washington County Historical Society is proud to present the short film “A Black Heart Unbroken.” This 14 minute thriller was shot on location at the Warden’s House Museum in Stillwater, MN. Local filmmakers chose this historic setting for their macabre tale...A woman on the run from her dark past finds refuge at […]
Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce a new monthly event coming to the Heritage Center – Tuesday Trivia! Hosted on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm, WCHS challenges you to form your team and face off with others to put your historical knowledge to the test. Every month has a […]
The Warden’s House Museum is excited to host the Twin Cities Paranormal Society (TCPS) for a presentation sharing their spookiest evidence from past ghost investigations including an investigation at the Warden’s House Museum. What showed up on their cameras and audio equipment? Is the Warden’s House Museum actually haunted? Friday, October 2, 2026 […]
The Warden’s House Museum is excited to host the Twin Cities Paranormal Society (TCPS) for a presentation sharing their spookiest evidence from past ghost investigations including an investigation at the Warden’s House Museum. What showed up on their cameras and audio equipment? Is the Warden’s House Museum actually haunted? Saturday, October 3, 2026 […]
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! Times and Dates: Friday, October 9 @ 6:00PM, 6:45PM, and 7:30PM Saturday, October 10 @ […]
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! Times and Dates: Friday, October 9 @ 6:00PM, 6:45PM, and 7:30PM Saturday, October 10 @ […]
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