Nicollet County Historical Society

A circular logo for the Nicollet County Historical Society, celebrating the past cultivating the future, features black silhouettes of grass, a butterfly, and a tree, with the organization's name and "Est. 1928" below in blue and gold.
Phone 507-934-2160
Email info@nchsmn.org

The Nicollet County Historical Society was organized on August 22, 1928. From its home in the Treaty Site History Center, the Nicollet County Historical Society preserves, protects, and interprets the history of Nicollet County and the state of Minnesota. The Treaty Site History Center features a nationally recognized award-winning exhibit on the Traverse des Sioux Treaty of 1851 and its consequences, other local history displays, and a full-service research archive.

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  • 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?

  • Canceled NCHS Board of Directors meeting

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

    The public is invited to join the meeting of the Nicollet County Historical Society Board of Directors.

  • NCHS ANNUAL MEETING

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

    The public is invited to attend the NCHS Annual Meeting covering 2023 on April 23, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

    Free

  • 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.

  • a collage of a street with cars and buildings

    Strengthening Community Through Historic Preservation

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

    Hear about the variety of work by Minnesota’s Heritage Preservation Commissions to create a range of tools to educate and reach people, and to help conserve important historic properties across the state.

  • A promotional flyer for the NCHS Fair taking place August 8-11 at the Thompson Building next to the Grandstand. The flyer features a large closed white garage door of the Thompson Building under a blue sky. An arrow points from the date details to the door.

    NCHS at the Fair!

    NCHS at the Fair!
    Nicollet County Fairgrounds 400 W. Union Street, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Join NCHS at the Nicollet County Fair! We're in a new location in the Thompson Exhibit Hall next to the Grandstand. Stop by to see what's on display and chat with friendly staff and volunteers.

  • A promotional flyer for the NCHS Fair taking place August 8-11 at the Thompson Building next to the Grandstand. The flyer features a large closed white garage door of the Thompson Building under a blue sky. An arrow points from the date details to the door.

    NCHS at the Fair!

    NCHS at the Fair!
    Nicollet County Fairgrounds 400 W. Union Street, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Join NCHS at the Nicollet County Fair! We're in a new location in the Thompson Exhibit Hall next to the Grandstand. Stop by to see what's on display and chat with friendly staff and volunteers.

  • A promotional flyer for the NCHS Fair taking place August 8-11 at the Thompson Building next to the Grandstand. The flyer features a large closed white garage door of the Thompson Building under a blue sky. An arrow points from the date details to the door.

    NCHS at the Fair!

    NCHS at the Fair!
    Nicollet County Fairgrounds 400 W. Union Street, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Join NCHS at the Nicollet County Fair! We're in a new location in the Thompson Exhibit Hall next to the Grandstand. Stop by to see what's on display and chat with friendly staff and volunteers.

  • A promotional flyer for the NCHS Fair taking place August 8-11 at the Thompson Building next to the Grandstand. The flyer features a large closed white garage door of the Thompson Building under a blue sky. An arrow points from the date details to the door.

    NCHS at the Fair!

    NCHS at the Fair!
    Nicollet County Fairgrounds 400 W. Union Street, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Join NCHS at the Nicollet County Fair! We're in a new location in the Thompson Exhibit Hall next to the Grandstand. Stop by to see what's on display and chat with friendly staff and volunteers.

  • A vibrant image with a disco theme. The text reads: "THE EXPLOSIVE SOUND THAT IGNITED A CULTURE WAR. THE WAR ON DISCO." The word "DISCO" is written in large, reflective letters with a shattering disco ball forming the letter "O". Bright spotlights and glittering disco balls adorn the background.

    Film Series | The War on Disco

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

    Uncover the clash between disco and rock culture, the issues of racism and homophobia, and the impact of the "Disco Demolition Night" riot in The War on Disco.