Nicollet County Historical Society

Christmas by Candlelight
2022-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Cox House, 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Guests of the Cox family can take their time to explore the beautifully decorated home and immerse themselves in Victorian Christmas splendor by candlelight.
Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for members, and $5 for children 5-17. Purchase advance tickets on our website or at the door on the day of the event.
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Please contact the Nicollet County Historical Society at 507-934-2160 or cox@nchsmn.org with questions.

CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER
2022-11-29 | Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
NCHS offices and exhibits are closing at noon today due to inclement weather and deteriorating driving conditions.
If you need your history fix, explore our Facebook posts or explore our website.

(MEMBERS ONLY) Photo Day with Santa
2022-11-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Cox House, 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Santa is visiting the Cox House before his busy season starts! NCHS members are invited to bring their families for photos with Santa. You will have 10 minutes with Santa to grab that perfect holiday snapshot. Bring your camera or phone. No photographer will be provided. Enjoy cookies and hot cider while you wait. Outdoor event.

(MEMBERS ONLY) Sam Haugdahl, the New Sweden Creamery, and World Champion Butter
2022-11-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, 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.
Not a member? Join today to enjoy all the benefits of membership, like this program!
About the presenter.
Karen Annexstad Humphrey grew up at Norseland-New Sweden, where she discovered her love of history at age eight when both communities and Minnesota celebrated their centennials. She is a past president of the Minnesota Historical Society and the Norwegian-American Historical Association. She currently serves on the boards of the Swedish American Historical Society and the National Lutheran Choir. Karen is the author of Grace, Faith, and the Power of Singing: The Alma Christina Lind Swensson Story; and Celebrating the Dassel Leikarring. An independent scholar, the Swedish-American Historical Quarterly has published three of her articles. Her article on Sam Haugdahl and the New Sweden Creamery was published in the Fall 2021 Minnesota History Magazine. Karen recently retired from the Minnesota Historical Society and is a consultant to the Norwegian-American Historical Association.

Give to the Max Day 2022
2022-11-17 | Virtual, MN
Gather. Preserve. Share. That’s what we do at the Nicollet County Historical Society. We are charged with gathering documents, artifacts, photographs, stories, and more about the history of Nicollet County. We preserve them to share now and in the future through programs, exhibits, and more. In doing so, we make history more relevant and meaningful to people today by connecting them to what happened in their past.
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.
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Thank you for your continued support.

Teddy Roosevelt Live Parlor Talk
2022-11-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Cox House, 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Theodore Roosevelt was a prolific reader, storyteller, and author. Learn about his early life as a child, from his days as a Deputy Sherrif, to charging up San Juan Hill. As the 26th President, learn about the ideology of Roosevelt and how each of us contributes to our shared country.
Learn more about Teddy Roosevelt Live
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Roosevelt for President Campaign Party
2022-11-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Cox House, 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Spend an entertaining evening at the beautiful E. St. Julien Cox House with Presidential hopeful Teddy Roosevelt. Enjoy punch and appetizers with your conversation. Tickets are $25.
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Documentary Film Series | USO: For the Troops
2022-11-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
For 75 years, the United Service Organizations (USO) has lifted the spirits of American soldiers and has kept service personnel connected to their families and country while abroad. From its inception just prior to American involvement in World War II, the USO has remained steadfastly committed to its mission of increasing morale amongst our servicemen and women. USO: For the Troops conveys the fast pace and complex logistics of a modern USO tour, and underlines the importance of the organization not just for service people, but for America as a whole.
While some aspects of war have greatly changed, the need for connection, entertainment, and care within our armed forces has not. Interviews with past performers and celebrities are interspersed with moving first-person accounts from veterans and historians who discuss the USO’s mission and impact. 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.
Runtime is 60 min. This film is not rated.

The Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our fourteenth season of documentary films! These documentaries inform, challenge ideas, and create conversation. Films are shown at the Treaty Site History Center and are free to the public.
The 2022-23 Films on First Thursdays Documentary Films Series is generously sponsored by the William R. Witty American Legion Post 37.

Trick-or-Treat at the Cox House
2022-10-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Cox House, 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
Families are invited to come to trick-or-treat at the Cox House.

NCHS Board of Directors Meeting
2022-10-24 18:30 - 19:00, 2022-08-22 18:30 - 19:00, 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.

Documentary Film Series | Dick Cavett's Watergate
2022-09-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
As the Watergate scandal unfolded on TV and in the newspapers from 1972 to 1974, it had all the ingredients of high drama-gripping and all-consuming. Dick Cavett’s Watergate is an intensely personal, intimate, and entertaining look back at Watergate and the historic resignation of President Richard Milhous Nixon, the only U.S. president to resign the office.
Dick Cavett was at the forefront of national TV coverage, interviewing nearly every major Watergate figure as the crisis unfolded. With exclusive access to the archive of the show, Dick Cavett’s Watergate documents the scandal in the words of the people who lived it: the botched burglary at the Democratic National Headquarters, the must-see TV of the daily Congressional Watergate hearings, and the ongoing behind-the-scenes battle between the White House and The Dick Cavett Show.
Runtime is 55 min. Film not rated.

The Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our fourteenth season of documentary films! These documentaries inform, challenge ideas, and create conversation. Films are shown at the Treaty Site History Center and are free to the public.
The 2022-23 Films on First Thursdays Documentary Films Series is generously sponsored by the William R. Witty American Legion Post 37.

NCHS at the Nicollet County Fair
2022-08-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-13 10:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-12 10:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-11 12:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-10 15:00 - 18:30 | 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.

Old-Time Traveling Medicine Show
2022-08-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Cox House, 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, 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. Shows at 2-3-4 p.m. Come for one or stay for all!

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.

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
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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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