Nicollet County Historical Society

NCHS at the Nicollet County Fair
2022-08-12 10:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-11 12:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-10 15:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
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.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
2022-08-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
The public is welcome to attend this regular meeting of the Membership Committee. An agenda will be provided at that time.

Historic Crafts & Skills Day
2022-07-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Cox House, 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Visit with the blacksmith, flax spinner, quilter, and more during this event celebrating the crafts and skills of our ancestors.
FREE! 1-4 p.m.

Frontier Independence Day
2022-07-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Cox House, 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Come with the family, bring a picnic lunch, and dine on the grounds. Enjoy music and a special appearance by Pres. Abraham Lincoln. A FREE event from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 9th.

NCHS Board of Directors Meeting
2022-06-27 18:30 - 19:00 | Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
The public is invited to join the meeting of the Nicollet County Historical Society Board of Directors.

Strawberry Moon Day
2022-06-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Cox House, 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Join us for this outdoor come & go event. Enjoy strawberry delights included with admission and historic children’s games with the family. The Cox House will not be open for tours.

Pre-registration is required. Contact us at 507-934-2160 or cox@nchsmn.org to register. You can also RSVP here.

Cost

$6, Adults
$5, Seniors ages 65+
$4, Children ages 5-17
$3.50, NCHS members
$20 Family (2 adults + children under 18. Up to six people)

St. Peter and the U.S.-Dakota War
2022-06-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Cox House, 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
The U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 was a pivotal point in Minnesota’s history. Visit with costumed historical interpreters to learn about St. Peter and Army Captain Cox’s role in the saving of New Ulm. The is an outdoor, come-and-go event.
Cost

$6 – Adults
$5 – Seniors ages 65+
$4 – Children ages 5-17

Pollinator Plant Sale
2022-06-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Garden enthusiasts can choose from an array of beautiful native pollinator plants perfect for different garden sizes and types, from shorelines to rock gardens. Many of these are excellent plants for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife to a backyard. Seed to Site, LLC is propagating the plants.
All proceeds from the Pollinator Plant Sale will support the upkeep of the native plant gardens and landscaping of the Treaty Site History Center.
Volunteers are needed Friday and Saturday. Contact Jessica at 507-934-2160 or director@nchsmn.org for more information.

Cox House Museum Open House
2022-06-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Cox House, 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Cox House Museum Open House
Join us for the Cox House Museum Open House on Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. It’s free to attend. We’re celebrating our grand reopening after two long years of being closed. Step back in time and immerse yourself in Victorian life on the prairie as you enjoy a come-and-go outing to the Cox family home. Meet Cox House Manager Kate Roberts, who will be present to answer your questions.
Contact us at cox@nchsmn.org with any questions.

Garden Beautification Volunteer Morning
2022-06-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Cox House, 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Garden Beautification Volunteer Morning
June 4, 2022, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
​Come garden with us! Over the past two years, we’ve worked to revamp and renew the backyard at the Cox House. We’re in the final steps, and you’re invited to help us across the finish line. On Saturday, June 4, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, we’re installing our new prairie garden with plants generously donated by John & Katha Chamberlain. Genevieve Brand from Seed to Site will guide volunteers through planting, as well as labeling, watering, and mulching. Tools will be provided,​ but please bring your gloves.

FILM SERIES AT HOME | ARMED WITH LANGUAGE
2022-05-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MN
The Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our 13th season of documentary films! These documentaries inform, challenge ideas, and create conversation. This spring, our films will not be shown in person. Instead, we are providing the links for you to view these films online for free at home. After watching each film, we encourage you to participate in an online discussion in the Documentary Film Series Discussion Page on NCHS’s Facebook page.

Armed with Language
Season 3 Episode 15
Minnesota was home to a little-known military intelligence school during WWII that trained Japanese Americans to be translators. Primarily recruited from concentration camps on the West Coast, these men and women served while many of their families remained imprisoned. For their efforts, it is said that they “shortened the Pacific War by two years and saved possibly a million American lives.”

58 minutes.
Recommended viewing date: Thursday, May 5, 2022
WATCH THE FILM
JOIN THE DISCUSSION

Brewers and Bottlers Exhibit Open House
2022-04-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Please help us open Brewers and Bottlers: A Refreshing History of Beer and Soda Making in Nicollet County at the Nicollet County Historical Society on April 16 with free admission and a soda tasting and floats.
About the exhibit
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 showcases material from the collections of the Nicollet County Historical Society and other donors related to the history and heritage of brewing and bottling in Nicollet County.

Getting Your Feet Wet with Rain Gardens
2022-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MN
Do I need a rain garden? How do they even work? Get your feet wet in this class designed to start you on the path to a native garden that reduces water pollution and supports pollinators! Genevieve Brand from Seed to Site will share her knowledge of rain garden design, installation, and resources that can help you along the way. This is a virtual event with the potential for a field day on a later date.
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FAMILY WEEKEND AT THE MUSEUM
2021-11-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-11-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and spend time with loved ones. Instead of battling crowds and lines in busy stores, spend some quality time together at our Family Weekend at the Museum.
Kids visit the Treaty Site History Center for FREE with your paid adult admission. Explore the exhibits, participate in a family-friendly activity, and walk off the turkey with a stroll together around the trail.
