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  • A poster with a haunted house, bats, a full moon, and children in costumes, advertising "Trick or Treat at the Cox House" on October 31 from 5-6:30 PM.

    Trick-or-Treat at the Cox House

    Cox House 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Families are invited to come trick-or-treating at the Cox House on Halloween Eve from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

  • A doll with curly hair and striped clothes sits inside a metal birdcage. Text on the right reads: "Dolls Dark, October 31, 6:30-8:00 PM, Cox House," against a dark, distressed background.

    Dolls of the Dark

    Cox House 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    You are invited to a one-night-only display of dolls from the Society’s collection, along with select pieces from private collectors, including porcelain beauties, fractured smiles, and threadbare forms long since forgotten. Explore the house to reveal the forgotten playthings hidden within the storied walls.

  • Image with small pumpkins lined up at the bottom against a yellow background. Text reads: “Closed for Fall Break November 27–29.”.

    CLOSED FOR FALL BREAK

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    Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States +1 more

    Nicollet County Historical Society sites and offices are closed for fall break, November 27-29, 2025.

  • Five people sit around a table in a room with beige walls, looking at papers and books. Framed photos and documents are displayed on the back wall. The text "hiSTORY hangout" appears at the bottom.

    hiSTORY hangout

    Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Ask questions, listen to the discussion, and enjoy learning about local history from your friends and neighbors. Show-and-tell is encouraged, so bring any photos, artifacts, or stories you'd like to share.

  • Close-up of pine tree branches with snow and water droplets. The blurry gray background sets a cool tone. Text in the foreground reads: "Closed for Winter Break.

    Closed for Winter Break

    Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States +1 more

    Our offices and sites are closed for winter break from December 21, 2025, through January 5, 2026. Regular hours resume on January 6, 2026.

  • A person in a wheelchair plays a cello in a grand, wood-paneled hallway with a chandelier. Text over the image reads: "ART + MEDICINE Disability, Culture and Creativity. A Twin Cities PBS Original.

    Viewers Like Us Club | Art + Medicine

    Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Artists and health care clinicians create alternative perspectives on disability through stories and performances.

  • Five people sit around a table in a room with beige walls, looking at papers and books. Framed photos and documents are displayed on the back wall. The text "hiSTORY hangout" appears at the bottom.

    hiSTORY hangout

    Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Whether you're a seasoned history buff or just curious about the past, this event is for you. New residents, families, and everyone in between are welcome. Ask questions, listen to the discussion, and enjoy learning about local history from your friends and neighbors. Show-and-tell is encouraged, so bring any photos, artifacts, or stories you'd like to share.

  • Board of Directors meeting

    Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Nicollet County Historical Society Board of Directors meeting.

  • A woman with a large afro hairstyle and a plaid coat stands in the foreground. The text reads, "Hope in the Struggle: The Josie Johnson Story." Logos for PBS and TPT appear at the bottom right.

    Viewers Like Us Club | Hope in the Struggle

    Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    A reflection on the life of freedom fighter and civic leader Dr. Josie Johnson, who fought for fair housing, education, and civil rights. Hear in her own words how her experiences turned her to activism, what action looks like, and how the next generation is taking up the mantle. The struggle for justice and equality continues, but there is hope in the struggle.