League of Women Voters and Nicollet County Historical Society Present “We the People: Then and Now”
Join the League of Women Voters of St. Peter and the Nicollet County Historical Society for an engaging, interactive look at the founding documents that shaped the United States, and the questions they continue to raise today.
Nicollet County Historical Society to Celebrate Bob Sandeen’s 25 Years of Service
Bob Sandeen, longtime Nicollet County Historical Society staff member and volunteer, is being honored for 25 years of service.
Cox House Summer Tours Highlight Local Suffrage Leader Lillien Cox Gault
Visit the historic Cox House for a self-guided tour that includes a special exhibit, "Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence."
Nicollet County Historical Society Offers Guided Exhibit Tours Marking 175 Years Since Treaty of Traverse des Sioux
One hundred seventy-five years ago, Dakota leaders signed a treaty on this land that changed everything for their communities and for the place you now call home. Join a guided exhibit tour at the Treaty Site History Center to explore that history and the legacy that still shapes southern Minnesota
Why “Rock Bend”?
For many years, people have come to St. Peter each September to enjoy the Rock Bend Folk Festival’s music and sense of community. What many festivalgoers may not realize is that the name “Rock Bend” is rooted in the city’s earliest history. To understand its meaning, we need to go