Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program Selects the Nicollet County Historical Society as a Beneficiary
The Nicollet County Historical Society (NCHS) has been selected to benefit from the Hy-Vee Reusable Bag Program for the months of March and April, 2023.
NCHS Announces Participation in Museums for All
NCHS has joined Museums for All, an access program encouraging people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits.
NCHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATE INFO
Thank you for your interest in joining our Board of Directors. We know that those interested in being a leadership volunteer have many choices, and we are humbled knowing that you are interested in us.
NCHS Announces Changes in Admissions Pricing and Structure
Some fees to rise, and free admission to children expands to include all youth aged 17 and younger. Saint Peter, MN (January 10, 2023) – The Nicollet County Historical Society is announcing changes in its admissions fees that will go into effect immediately. General admission for adults will increase from
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