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
Nicollet County Historical Society to Host its Annual Meeting with Featured Speaker Rachael Hanel
The Nicollet County Historical Society is pleased to announce its Annual Meeting covering 2023 on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the Treaty Site History Center at 1851 N. Minnesota Ave., Saint Peter, MN. The doors will open at 1:00 p.m., with the business meeting starting at 1:30 p.m., followed by
Nicollet County Historical Society Hosts “Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux”
Saint Peter, MN (September 27, 2023) – The Nicollet County Historical Society (NCHS) is excited to announce the fifth annual event of Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux, taking place on the evenings of October 6 and 7, 2023. This unforgettable experience will transport participants back more than
Urgent Call for Volunteer Actors! Join “Shadows at the Crossing” on October 6-7
The Nicollet County Historical Society is thrilled about the return of our annual event, Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux. This unique experience allows attendees to step back in time and interact with the pioneer citizens of Traverse des Sioux as they share their stories and experiences. Unfortunately, we
“The Grange: A Fraternity of Farmers that Championed Rural America” to be presented at the Nicollet County Historical Society
Saint Peter, MN (August 28, 2023) —The Nicollet County Historical Society is pleased to announce an upcoming presentation on America’s first fraternity of farmers, the Grange. Agricultural historian T.J. Malaskee will take attendees on a journey through the long-forgotten history of this radical post-Civil War Era movement that pushed for progressive
New Exhibit “Adelaide Magner …landscape, portrait, ashcan artist,” to open on April 22
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jessica BeckerExecutive Director507-934-2160director@nchsmn.org On April 22, the Nicollet County Historical Society will be opening a new exhibit about early 20th-century artist Adelaide Magner which features artwork from throughout her lifetime. Adelaide Magner was born in Nicollet in 1872 and, from an early age, showed a talent for
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.
CALL FOR 2024 BOARD MEMBERS
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