Gateway to Minnesota History

Flashlight Tours at the Warden’s House Museum

Warden's House Museum 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, United States

  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 @ […]

$35

5th Anniversary of the Washington County Heritage Center

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

Enjoy FREE ADMISSION on October 16th as we celebrate the Washington County Heritage Center's 5th anniversary. Help us celebrate five years of exhibits and Washington County history from 10am - 4pm.    For questions, call the Heritage Center at 651-439-2298 or email the Heritage Site Manager, Alexis Foster at alexis.foster@wchsmn.org.

Tuesday Trivia – Myths & Legends

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

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 […]

Death, Victorians, and Spiritualism

Warden's House Museum 602 Main Street North, Stillwater, MN, United States

Death, spirits, seances, and morning rituals became a large part of life for many on both side of the Atlantic in the 19th century. Come discover all about Victorian beliefs, rituals, spirits, and even death photography. Researched and presented by volunteer Elsie in this wonderfully spooky 19th century house!  Friday, October 30th - 6:00 pm […]

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Stillwater Public Library 224 3rd St. N, Stillwater, MN, United States

Are you ready for a challenge? Come be a part of Stillwater Public Library's and Washington County Historical Society's Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament! Teams of 2 to 4 people compete to finish a 504-piece puzzle in the least amount of time. The event is Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 10:30 am - 12:30pm. Competition is located at Margaret Rivers A&B rooms […]