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.
INTRODUCING NATIVE PLANTS TO YOUR HOME LANDSCAPE
New to pollinator gardening? Check out Introducing Native Plants to Your Home Landscape presented by Genevieve Brand from Seed to Site, LLC. What are native plants? Why should I plant them? Where do I start? Whether you’re just curious about native plants or looking to improve the impact of your
MARCH 2021 COVID-19 UPDATE
A year ago, COVID-19 threw most of our lives into uncertainty. Businesses closed, remote work became almost universal, and the state of Minnesota grappled with what to do next. One year later, we’re thankful for all the progress that has been made against COVID. Vaccines are here and are already
NCHS Annual Meeting Canceled Due to COVID-19
The Nicollet County Historical Society Board of Directors voted to cancel the 2020 NCHS Annual Meeting due to coronavirus concerns.
CORPORAL WILLIAM A. CLARK
Civil War Medal of Honor recipient Corporal William A. Clark was one of 16 soldiers from Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry from Mankato, involved in a heroic action, fighting off 125 Confederate cavalry on February 15, 1863, near Nolensville, Tennessee. Eight of the veterans received the Medal of Honor on
GENERAL WILLIAM CAREY BROWN
General William Carey Brown was born at Traverse des Sioux in 1854. He graduated from West Point in 1877. He retired as a Brigadier General after many years of service, including duty in the Philippine Islands and Mexico. Brown earned many medals, including the Distinguished Service Medal
WAR OF 1812 VETERANS
The oldest known veterans buried in Nicollet County are most likely three men who served during the War of 1812, a conflict between the U.S. and Britain.