Brewers and Bottlers: A Refreshing History of Beer and Soda Making in Nicollet County
Beer and soda have long held an important place in American history, even here in Nicollet County. The brewmasters and soda makers of the area served the role of providing refreshment to the hard-working people who were building the landscape we have here today. From the small pioneer breweries established on the territorial prairie to large modern bottling facilities, the Nicollet County Historical Society explores our rich history of locally produced beverages. Brewers and 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…
Celebrating the Past, Cultivating the Future
Unearth Nicollet County’s agricultural roots in our captivating exhibit, “Celebrating the Past, Cultivating the Future.” Step back in time to explore the earliest forms of farming and the tools Nicollet County’s earliest settlers used. Discover the railroad’s impact and agriculture’s role in shaping local communities. Learn about the lives and…
1851 Treaty of Traverse des Sioux
The Treaty Site History Center’s permanent exhibit interprets the 1851 Treaty of Traverse des Sioux as a watershed moment in Minnesota history. The consequences for both Dakota people and Euro-Americans are explored through large graphic panels, hands-on activities, artifacts, and a portion of Twin City Public Television’s Dakota Conflict.
More Than a Headline: A Closer Look at the Art and Life of Camilla Hall
Camilla Hall’s name is most infamously associated with the Symbionese Liberation Army, a militant revolutionary group that she joined in California’s Bay Area in 1974. The SLA attracted national attention when it kidnapped Patricia Hearst, an heir to the Hearst media empire. Camilla and five other SLA members died in…
