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Event Series NCHS at the Nicollet County Fair

NCHS at the Nicollet County Fair

Join NCHS in the Wetherill building at the 151st Nicollet County Fair! On display this year is the St. Peter Cornet Band bandwagon. Stop by to check it out, chat with friendly staff and volunteers, sign up to win a membership and other fun prize packages, and learn more about our terrific organization.  

Documentary Film Series | Dick Cavett’s Watergate

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

Unfolding through interviews with people who were directly involved, DICK CAVETT’S WATERGATE documents the critical Watergate milestones with new insight and perspective.

Trick-or-Treat at the Cox House

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

Families are invited to come to trick-or-treat at the Cox House.

Documentary Film Series | USO: For the Troops

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

By showcasing the horrors of war alongside the morale-building activities of the USO and its volunteers, this film creates a comprehensive view of the lasting impact of the USO and shares new insights into American culture and the realities American soldiers face while overseas.

Teddy Roosevelt Live Parlor Talk

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

Learn about Teddy Roosevelt's early life as a child, from his days as a Deputy Sherrif, to charging up San Juan Hill. 

Give to the Max Day 2022

Virtual MN

Being storytellers and custodians of thousands of items takes staff and volunteers thousands of hours each year using not only their time and talents, but also supplies like boxes, folders, exhibit boards, and so much more. If you believe in the importance of gathering, preserving, and sharing Nicollet County history, please consider making a gift on Give to the Max Day on November 17.

(MEMBERS ONLY) Sam Haugdahl, the New Sweden Creamery, and World Champion Butter

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

This is the story of one buttermaker, immigrant farmers to Nicollet County, and the prize at the 1900 Paris World's Fair for the world's best butter. NCHS members are welcome to join us for this program.