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
Nicollet County Historical Society Cancels Two “Dolls of the Dark” Dates, Keeps Halloween Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Jessica Becker, Executive DirectorNicollet County Historical Societyinfo@nchsmn.org | 507-934-2160nchsmn.org Nicollet County Historical Society Cancels Two “Dolls of the Dark” Dates, Keeps Halloween Program ST. PETER, Minn. (October 23, 2025) — The Nicollet County Historical Society has announced a schedule change for its upcoming Halloween event, Dolls of the
NCHS AWARDED STATE GRANT TO UPGRADE COLLECTIONS SYSTEM
The Nicollet County Historical Society has been awarded a $9,925 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant to upgrade our collections management system.
Upcoming Repair Work at the History Center Causing Temporary Changes
The week of August 26, the History Center will undergo essential repairs on the heating and cooling system's rooftop unit (RTU). The museum will remain open during this period, so we want to inform you of a few temporary changes.
Nicollet County Historical Society Celebrates Historic Preservation Month with a Presentation on Strengthening Community Through Historic Preservation
Michael Koop’s presentation will cover the variety of work done by Minnesota’s Heritage Preservation Commissions to create a range of tools to educate and reach people and to help conserve important historic properties across the state. The real action in historic preservation is at the local level since the results
Nicollet County Historical Society Unveils New Exhibit: “More Than a Headline: A Closer Look at the Art and Life of Camilla Hall”
The Nicollet County Historical Society (NCHS) is pleased to announce the opening of its newest exhibit, "More Than a Headline: A Closer Look at the Art and Life of Camilla Hall," on March 24, 2024. The exhibit will be on display until August 24, 2024, at the Treaty Site History