Gideon Ives: a Service-oriented Man
While many know the story of the governors, not many know Nicollet County is also home to officials from other offices, such as Lieutenant Governor. One man who held that office was Gideon Ives.
A Refreshing New Exhibit is Coming to the Nicollet County Historical Society
Brewers & Bottlers: A Refreshing History of Beer and Soda Making in Nicollet County showcases material from the collections of the Nicollet County Historical Society and other donors related to the history and heritage of brewing and bottling in Nicollet County.
1998 Tornado Information Update
On the morning of March 30, 1998, Bruce Davis (right) took a cassette tape recorder to the Emergency Operations Center at the Nicollet County Courthouse. He asked Information Officer Jack Kolars for any information he could release. Later that morning, Bruce recorded a press conference at the courthouse, held in
CALL FOR EXHIBIT ITEMS
Showcase your treasures! The Nicollet County Historical Society’s latest exhibit, Brewers and Bottlers: A Refreshing History of Beer and Soda Making in Nicollet County, opens on April 16 and we need your help. No exhibit is complete without visuals to accompany the text. We’re hoping you might loan us historical
COVID-19 UPDATE: MASKS ENCOURAGED
COVID-19 UPDATE: MASKS ENCOURAGED Beginning Saturday, March 5, 2022, masks will be encouraged but not required for all visitors regardless of vaccination status. This change is because the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) lowered the COVID-19 Community Level to a “Low” level from the “High” level of transmission that we
NCHS ANNUAL MEETING ANNOUNCED
UPDATED 3/3/2022 Join the Nicollet County Historical Society on Sunday, March 27, for a Virtual Annual Meeting! Saint Peter, MN (February 28, 2022) – Join the staff and Board of Directors of the Nicollet County Historical Society for their virtual Annual Meeting on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Please
Call for 2022 NCHS Board Members
The Nicollet County Historical Society (NCHS) is currently accepting applications for new members of its Board of Directors. NCHS has the privilege of preserving, protecting, and sharing Nicollet County and Minnesota's rich history.
NCHS COVID-19 UPDATE: MASKS REQUIRED
COVID-19 UPDATE: MASKS REQUIRED Beginning Thursday, August 12th, all employees and visitors will be required to wear masks indoors at our sites, regardless of vaccination status. This change in mask requirements is due to increased COVID-19 cases (specifically the Delta variant) in Nicollet County. In addition, the Center for Disease
150 Years at the Nicollet County Fair
On October 4, 1871, the Nicollet County Agricultural Society held the first annual Nicollet County Fair. Much like today, fairgoers saw horses, pigs, cows, locally made furniture, fruits, vegetables, flowers, paintings, and photographs.
WELCOME BACK!
We missed you. After a 15-month hiatus, the Nicollet County Historical Society is excited to welcome you back through our doors. Thank you for your continued support and patience during this unprecedented time. We hope to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, while adhering to health and safety protocols.