• Old-Time Traveling Medicine Show

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

    Join us for this FREE and fun event with three different shows featuring the acts of the Cherry Sisters, Lonesome Ron, Katie B. Schmellen and Skunky, Violet McNeal, and many more. Delightful vaudeville-style shows and shenanigans.

  • 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.  

  • NCHS Board of Directors Meeting

    NCHS Board of Directors Meeting

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

    The public is invited to join the meeting of the Nicollet County Historical Society Board of Directors at the Treaty Site History Center.

  • 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.

  • NCHS Board of Directors Meeting

    NCHS Board of Directors Meeting

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

    The public is invited to join the meeting of the Nicollet County Historical Society Board of Directors at the Treaty Site History Center.

  • 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.

  • (MEMBERS ONLY) Photo Day with Santa

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

    Santa is visiting the Cox House before his busy season starts! Families will have 10 minutes with Santa to grab that perfect holiday snapshot.