Adelaide Magner …landscape, portrait, ashcan artist
“Adelaide Magner …landscape, portrait, ashcan artist” exhibit includes many original pieces by Adelaide as well as digital reproductions and sketches from throughout her life. About the artist Adelaide Anne Magner, born on May 28th, 1872, on a farm near Nicollet to John and Mary (Donahue) Magner, discovered her passion for…
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.
