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  • 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.

  • Film Series | Choctaw Code Talkers

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

    Discover the historical significance of Choctaw Code Talkers in World War I, pioneering the use of native languages as a formidable military weapon.

  • Film Series | JFK & LBJ: A Time for Greatness

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

    Fifty years later, JFK & LBJ: A Time for Greatness reveals President Lyndon B. Johnson's remarkable journey as an unlikely champion of Civil Rights, exploring his transformative role through rare footage, secret tapes, and personal accounts

  • A radio with a face on it

    Film Series | War of the Worlds

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

    War of the Worlds explores how Orson Welles’s ingenious use of the new medium of radio struck fear into an already anxious nation.

  • A woman holding a yellow belt with a woman in a blue jacket

    Film Series | Groundbreakers

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

    Through the eyes of women athletes who changed the system, the new two-hour documentary Groundbreakers celebrates 50 years of female excellence in sports. Hosted by sports icon and champion of equality Billie Jean King, the film weaves together the first-hand stories of eight icons to discuss how Title IX and their own achievements forever changed the course of women’s sports.

  • A bright star in space

    Film Series | New Eye on the Universe

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

    In July 2022, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released its first images, looking further back in time than ever before to show our universe in stunningly beautiful detail. But that was just the beginning: With tons of new data and spectacular images flooding in, Webb is allowing scientists to peer deep in time to try to answer some of astronomy’s biggest questions. When – and how – did the first stars and galaxies form? And can we see the fingerprints of life in the atmospheres of distant worlds–or even within our own solar system?

  • A beaver looking up at the camera

    Film Series | Leave it to Beavers

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

    A growing number of scientists, conservationists and grass-roots environmentalists now regard beavers as overlooked tools when it comes to reversing the disastrous effects of global warming and worldwide water shortages. Using their skills as natural builders and brilliant hydro-engineers, beavers can transform and revive landscapes.

  • Five people sit around a table in a room with beige walls, looking at papers and books. Framed photos and documents are displayed on the back wall. The text "hiSTORY hangout" appears at the bottom.

    hiSTORY hangout

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

    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.

  • Five people sit around a table in a room with beige walls, looking at papers and books. Framed photos and documents are displayed on the back wall. The text "hiSTORY hangout" appears at the bottom.

    hiSTORY hangout

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

  • Five people sit around a table in a room with beige walls, looking at papers and books. Framed photos and documents are displayed on the back wall. The text "hiSTORY hangout" appears at the bottom.

    hiSTORY hangout

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

  • A man stands behind a large studio camera, framing a shot with his hands. The text "Broadcast Wars, Twin Cities PBS Originals" appears above him on a background of lights and equipment.

    Viewers Like Us Club | Broadcast Wars

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

    Explore the golden era of Minnesota broadcast news in the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

  • Five people sit around a table in a room with beige walls, looking at papers and books. Framed photos and documents are displayed on the back wall. The text "hiSTORY hangout" appears at the bottom.

    hiSTORY hangout

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

    Join us for a hiSTORY hangout on the third Thursday of each month at the Nicollet County Historical Society.