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  • Free Family Friday

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

    Bring the whole family to explore the History Center at no cost. As a bonus, we have a special afternoon program - Snakes of the Minnesota River with Tom Jessen. From 1 PM to 4 PM, snake expert Tom Jessen will bring a variety of snakes from the Minnesota River Valley for visitors to see, handle, and learn about. Plus - get a FREE root beer float between 11 AM-2 PM (while supplies last)

  • NCHS at the Nicollet County Fair

    Nicollet County Fairgrounds 400 W. Union Street, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    From August 10 to August 13, the Ag Education Building (Quonset) will be filled with hands-on farm items for kids to play with.

  • NCHS at the Nicollet County Fair

    Nicollet County Fairgrounds 400 W. Union Street, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    From August 10 to August 13, the Ag Education Building (Quonset) will be filled with hands-on farm items for kids to play with.

  • NCHS at the Nicollet County Fair

    Nicollet County Fairgrounds 400 W. Union Street, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    From August 10 to August 13, the Ag Education Building (Quonset) will be filled with hands-on farm items for kids to play with.

  • NCHS at the Nicollet County Fair

    Nicollet County Fairgrounds 400 W. Union Street, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    From August 10 to August 13, the Ag Education Building (Quonset) will be filled with hands-on farm items for kids to play with.

  • Featured

    Love, Courtship & Marriage

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

    We will cover the Language of Flowers, Fan Signals and Flirtation, and Marriage customs of the turn of the century. It was important for every young lady to be aware of these concealed messages, and every young man should know how to interpret them.

  • Saving Your Stuff: how to care for art, heirlooms, and personal collections

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

    Learn about the "ten agents of deterioration" and how to preserve and protect the things you value. There will be a presentation followed by an open question and answer period. Recommendations for how to find additional resources will be provided at the event. 

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    The Grange: A Fraternity of Farmers that Championed Rural America

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

    Join us as agricultural historian T.J. Malaskee delves into the long-forgotten history of America's first fraternity of farmers, the Grange. The Grange was a radical post-Civil War Era movement that pushed for progressive measures to heal the nation through agriculture, education, equality, and social interaction as the United States saw growing tension between western rural farmers and eastern urban industrialists.

  • Film Series | Ruthless – Monopoly’s Secret History

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

    Part detective story, part sharp social commentary, and part pop-culture celebration, Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History presents the fascinating true story behind America’s favorite game.

  • A man standing in a prairie at twilight looking into the distance.
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    SHADOWS AT THE CROSSING: SPIRITS OF OLD TRAVERSE DES SIOUX

    Traverse des Sioux 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Step back in time to the mid-1800s and embark on a captivating journey through the annals of Minnesota Territory's history with "Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux." This outdoor lantern-lit tour is a unique, immersive experience that brings the past to life, transporting you to a pivotal moment in the region's history.

  • A man standing in a prairie at twilight looking into the distance.
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    SHADOWS AT THE CROSSING: SPIRITS OF OLD TRAVERSE DES SIOUX

    Traverse des Sioux 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States +1 more

    Step back in time to the mid-1800s and embark on a captivating journey through the annals of Minnesota Territory's history with "Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux." This outdoor lantern-lit tour is a unique, immersive experience that brings the past to life, transporting you to a pivotal moment in the region's history.