Banner promoting "NCHS at the Fair" with event dates August 7-10 in the Thompson Building. Includes a black-and-white photo of a baseball team and red stitching border resembling a baseball. Text highlights town baseball.

NCHS at the Fair!

July 24, 2025

Join us at the Nicollet County Fair for "Nicollet County Town Ball: A Nine-Inning Historical Showcase," celebrating the rich history of local baseball teams, including the St. Peter Saints, Lafayette Grays, and Courtland Cubs. Visit us inside the Thompson Exhibit Building from Thursday, August 7, to Sunday, August 10, to

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Sketch of a baseball player pitching is overlaid on a blurred background with large text reading "KITTY TO COOPERSTOWN." The player wears a cap and uniform, and a baseball is depicted near the text. A blue signature is visible in the bottom right corner.

Film Series | Kitty to Cooperstown

February 10, 2025

"Kitty to Cooperstown" chronicles the extraordinary journey of Jim Kaat, one of baseball's most enduring legends. This documentary traces Kaat's eight-decade-long career, from on the mound to in the booth. Through exclusive interviews with Hall of Fame players and reporters, "Kitty to Cooperstown" delves deep into Kaat's life, showcasing his

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Baseball team from 1894 lined up in a row.

BASEBALL IN NICOLLET COUNTY

March 6, 2023

The people of St. Peter used town team baseball to help those affected by the Hinckley Fire. During the Great Depression, it provided entertainment and a distraction from difficult times. At the beginning of the Civil Rights movement, local black athletes were doing well in sports, like Jackie Robinson was

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