Community Affairs on KNUJ Radio
2025-07-22 09:15 - 21:35, 2025-08-26 09:15 - 21:35, 2025-09-23 09:15 - 21:35, 2025-10-28 09:15 - 21:35, 2025-11-25 09:15 - 21:35, 2026-01-27 09:15 - 21:35, 2026-02-24 09:15 - 21:35, 2026-03-24 09:15 - 21:35 (America/Chicago) | KNUJ Radio
Make sure to mark your calendar to listen to KNUJ Radio on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except December) at 9:15 am for Community Affairs. During this segment, NCHS staff will provide insights into the latest happenings within the Society.
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Cox House Self-guided Tours
2025-08-02 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Cox House, 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Cox House Self-Guided Tours Begin in June
Step inside the beautifully preserved 1871 E. St. Julien Cox House and explore at your own pace.

Tour Dates: June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, August 2, 16 & 30
Hours: 1–4 p.m.
Admission: Free. No reservations required. Free-will donations appreciated.

Upon arrival, you’ll receive a short introduction and a printed guide to help you navigate the home. Wander from room to room and experience what life was like in Victorian-era St. Peter.
New this year: A temporary textile display features historic garments from the Nicollet County Historical Society collection, highlighting fashion, fabric, and finely stitched details from the past.
Admission: Free will donations are welcome to help us support this historic property
Location: In St. Peter, Minnesota, at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Skaro Street.
Accessibility: The Cox House is not fully accessible. There are steps and uneven grounds.

NCHS at the Fair!
2025-08-07 12:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-08 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-09 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Nicollet County Fairgrounds, 400 W. Union Street, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Join us at the Nicollet County Fair for “Nicollet County Town Ball: A Nine-Inning Historical Showcase,” celebrating the rich history of local baseball teams, including the St. Peter Saints, Lafayette Grays, and Courtland Cubs. Visit us inside the Thompson Exhibit Building from Thursday, August 7, to Sunday, August 10, to talk with staff, volunteers, and Board members.

Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux
2025-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Traverse des Sioux, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Lantern light, prairie air, and voices from the past. Experience Traverse des Sioux after dark on this immersive guided tour. At six stops along the trail, you’ll meet costumed interpreters portraying real people connected to this place. They’ll share their stories in first person, giving you a glimpse into the choices, challenges, and resilience that shaped Minnesota Territory.
As daylight fades, the atmosphere shifts. Early evening tours highlight the prairie landscape; twilight and nighttime tours surround you with rustling grass, night sounds, and the glow of lanterns on the rocky path. The setting creates an unforgettable focus on the storyteller before you.
Long before Minnesota was a state, Traverse des Sioux was a river crossing, a gathering place, and the site of the 1851 Treaty. Today, little remains of the town, but Shadows at the Crossing brings its layered history to life.
Tour details:
– Six stops led by a guide
– 60–65 minutes in length
– Daylight tours (6–6:30 pm) emphasize the site; twilight and evening tours (6:40 pm and later) heighten the atmosphere
Tickets:
– Adult: $12
– Senior (55+): $10
– Child (12–17): $5
MNHS & NCHS members: 20% discount
Recommended for ages 12+
Advance purchase encouraged

Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux
2025-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Traverse des Sioux, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
During Shadows at the Crossing, step into the past on this immersive, lantern-lit outdoor tour that brings the history of Minnesota Territory to life. Along the way, you’ll encounter the spirits of those who lived at Traverse des Sioux during its most pivotal years. Their stories of courage, conflict, resilience, and cooperation offer a deeper understanding of our shared history.
Once a key gathering place along the Minnesota River, Traverse des Sioux experienced a surge in prosperity after the signing of the 1851 treaty, but its growth was short-lived. Today, little remains of the once-thriving town, making this event a rare opportunity to explore its layered legacy.
Tickets:
Adult: $12
Senior (65+): $10
Youth (ages 12–17): $5
MNHS & NCHS members receive a 20% discount
Recommended for ages 12 and up due to the interpretive nature of the program.
Advance purchase recommended. Walk-ups will be accommodated as space allows.
Tickets go on sale Friday, September 12.

Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux
2025-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Traverse des Sioux, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Lantern light, prairie air, and voices from the past. Experience Traverse des Sioux after dark on this immersive guided tour. At six stops along the trail, you’ll meet costumed interpreters portraying real people connected to this place. They’ll share their stories in first person, giving you a glimpse into the choices, challenges, and resilience that shaped the Minnesota Territory.
As daylight fades, the atmosphere shifts. Early evening tours highlight the prairie landscape; twilight and nighttime tours envelop you in the rustling of grass, the sounds of night, and the glow of lanterns on the rocky path. The setting creates an unforgettable focus on the storyteller before you.
Long before Minnesota was a state, Traverse des Sioux was a river crossing, a gathering place, and the site of the 1851 Treaty. Today, little remains of the town, but Shadows at the Crossing brings its layered history to life.
Tour details:
– Six stops led by a guide
– 60–65 minutes in length
– Daylight tours (6–6:30 pm) emphasize the site; twilight and evening tours (6:40 pm and later) heighten the atmosphere
Tickets:
– Adult: $12
– Senior (55+): $10
– Child (12–17): $5
MNHS & NCHS members: 20% discount
Recommended for ages 12+
Advance purchase encouraged

Dolls of the Dark
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Cox House, 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Step into the Cox House this Halloween season for a unique and intriguing experience with our dolls of the dark.
The house will be quiet. The halls will be dim. And in the soft, flickering light, our dolls will be waiting for you…
You are invited to a three-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. Discover these forgotten playthings through a scavenger hunt of cryptic clues, eerie trivia, and whispered invitations to explore.
There will be no jump scares, no haunted house actors, just the uneasy feeling that someone, or something, is watching.
Suggested donation: $5 per personMinors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
As you exit, cast your vote for the favorite and creepiest doll of the evening. Each dollar you give counts as a vote. Help us decide which doll leaves the most lasting impression.
Step lightly. They’ve been waiting a very long time.

Trick-or-Treat at the Cox House
2025-10-31 17:00 - 18:30 | Cox House, 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Families are invited to come trick-or-treating at the Cox House on Halloween Eve from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

Dolls of the Dark
2025-10-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Cox House, 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Step into the Cox House this Halloween season for a unique and intriguing experience with our dolls of the dark.
The house will be quiet. The halls will be dim. And in the soft, flickering light, our dolls will be waiting for you…
You are invited to an unsettling 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. Discover these forgotten playthings through a scavenger hunt of cryptic clues, eerie trivia, and whispered invitations to explore.
There will be no jump scares, no haunted house actors, just the uneasy feeling that someone, or something, is watching.
Suggested donation: $5 per personMinors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
As you exit, cast your vote for the favorite and creepiest doll of the evening. Each donation you give counts toward that doll’s tally. The doll with the highest total at the end of the night wins. Help us decide which doll leaves the most lasting impression.
Step lightly. They’ve been waiting a very long time.

CLOSED FOR FALL BREAK
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-29 | Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Nicollet County Historical Society sites and offices are closed for fall break, November 27-29, 2025.

hiSTORY hangout
2025-12-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, 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.
Free snacks, coffee, and great conversation!

Closed for Winter Break
2025-12-21 - 2026-01-05 | Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Our offices and sites are closed for winter break from December 21, 2025, through January 5, 2026. Regular hours resume on January 6, 2026.

Viewers Like Us Club | Art + Medicine
2026-02-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Join Twin Cities PBS, the Nicollet County Historical Society, and Saint Peter Community & Family Education at the Viewers Like Us Club. Watch award-winning PBS programs with your neighbors. Share conversations while exploring topics like Minnesota history, food, and culture. Free and open to all!
Art + Medicine: Disability, Culture and Creativity
Artists and healthcare clinicians create alternative perspectives on disability, through disability, stories and performances, and redefine what we perceive as normal. Hosted by artist and storyteller Kevin Kling, Professor Jessica Horvath Williams, PhD, and Doctor Tsegaensh Selameab. Created in collaboration with the Center for the Art of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Topics include:
♣ Disability and accessibility
♣ Art and creativity
♣ Storytelling and performance

hiSTORY hangout
2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Whether you’re a seasoned history buff or just curious about the past, this free 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.
Free snacks, coffee, and great conversation!

Board of Directors meeting
2026-02-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Nicollet County Historical Society Board of Directors meeting. Materials can be accessed at the meeting or upon request.

Viewers Like Us Club | Hope in the Struggle
2026-03-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Join Twin Cities PBS, the Nicollet County Historical Society, and Saint Peter Community & Family Education at the Viewers Like Us Club. Watch award-winning PBS programs with your neighbors. Share conversations as you explore topics like Minnesota history, food, and culture. Free and open to all!
Hope in the Struggle: The Josie Johnson Story
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.
Topics include:

Minnesota history
Civil rights
Education
