BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Nicollet County Historical Society - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Nicollet County Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nchsmn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Nicollet County Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T121155 CREATED:20250912T144909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T160431Z UID:10000382-1759514400-1759521600@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \nLong 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. \nTour details:\n– Six stops led by a guide\n– 60–65 minutes in length\n– Daylight tours (6–6:30 pm) emphasize the site; twilight and evening tours (6:40 pm and later) heighten the atmosphere \nTickets:\n– Adult: $12\n– Senior (55+): $10\n– Child (12–17): $5\nMNHS & NCHS members: 20% discount \nRecommended for ages 12+\nAdvance purchase encouraged URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/shadows-at-the-crossing-2025-2/ LOCATION:Traverse des Sioux\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Outdoor,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WEB-EVENTS-Shadows-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T121155 CREATED:20250724T204642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T160154Z UID:10000394-1759600800-1759608000@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux DESCRIPTION: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. \nOnce 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. \nTickets:\n Adult: $12\n Senior (65+): $10\n Youth (ages 12–17): $5\n MNHS & NCHS members receive a 20% discount\n Recommended for ages 12 and up due to the interpretive nature of the program. \nAdvance purchase recommended. Walk-ups will be accommodated as space allows.\nTickets go on sale Friday\, September 12. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/shadows-at-the-crossing-2025/ LOCATION:Traverse des Sioux\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Outdoor,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WEB-EVENTS-Shadows-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T121155 CREATED:20250912T150027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T160908Z UID:10000384-1759600800-1759608000@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs 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. \nLong 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. \nTour details:\n– Six stops led by a guide\n– 60–65 minutes in length\n– Daylight tours (6–6:30 pm) emphasize the site; twilight and evening tours (6:40 pm and later) heighten the atmosphere \nTickets:\n– Adult: $12\n– Senior (55+): $10\n– Child (12–17): $5\nMNHS & NCHS members: 20% discount \nRecommended for ages 12+\nAdvance purchase encouraged URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/shadows-at-the-crossing-2025-3/ LOCATION:Traverse des Sioux\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Outdoor,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WEB-EVENTS-Shadows-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T121155 CREATED:20251023T191945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T191947Z UID:10000385-1761328800-1761336000@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Dolls of the Dark DESCRIPTION:Step into the Cox House this Halloween season for a unique and intriguing experience with our dolls of the dark. \nThe house will be quiet. The halls will be dim. And in the soft\, flickering light\, our dolls will be waiting for you… \nYou 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. \nThere will be no jump scares\, no haunted house actors\, just the uneasy feeling that someone\, or something\, is watching. \nSuggested donation: $5 per personMinors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nAs 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. \nStep lightly. They’ve been waiting a very long time. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/dolls-of-the-dark-2/ LOCATION:Cox House\, 500 N. Washington Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Holiday/Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Dolls-canceled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cox House":MAILTO:cox@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T121155 CREATED:20251023T192300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T171141Z UID:10000386-1761415200-1761422400@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Dolls of the Dark DESCRIPTION:Step into the Cox House this Halloween season for a unique and intriguing experience with our dolls of the dark. \nThe house will be quiet. The halls will be dim. And in the soft\, flickering light\, our dolls will be waiting for you… \nYou 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. \nThere will be no jump scares\, no haunted house actors\, just the uneasy feeling that someone\, or something\, is watching. \nSuggested donation: $5 per personMinors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nAs 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. \nStep lightly. They’ve been waiting a very long time. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/dolls-of-the-dark-3/ LOCATION:Cox House\, 500 N. Washington Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Holiday/Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Dolls-canceled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cox House":MAILTO:cox@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T213500 DTSTAMP:20260531T121155 CREATED:20240826T183018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T184625Z UID:10000339-1761642900-1761687300@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Community Affairs on KNUJ Radio DESCRIPTION: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. \n<> URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/community-affairs-on-knuj-radio/2025-10-28/ LOCATION:KNUJ Radio CATEGORIES:Notice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WEB-EVENTS-Community-Affairs.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T200000 DTSTAMP:20260531T121155 CREATED:20251028T171302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T172109Z UID:10000387-1761935400-1761940800@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Dolls of the Dark DESCRIPTION:Step into the Cox House this Halloween season for a unique and intriguing experience with our dolls of the dark. \nThe house will be quiet. The halls will be dim. And in the soft\, flickering light\, our dolls will be waiting for you… \nYou 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. \nThere will be no jump scares\, no haunted house actors\, just the uneasy feeling that someone\, or something\, is watching. \nSuggested donation: $5 per personMinors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nAs 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. \nStep lightly. They’ve been waiting a very long time. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/dolls-of-the-dark-4/ LOCATION:Cox House\, 500 N. Washington Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Holiday/Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WEB-EVENTS-DOLLS-NEW.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cox House":MAILTO:cox@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR