Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center

Color photo of the Treaty Site History Center museum.
Address
1851 N. Minnesota Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082 United States Get Directions
Phone 507-934-2160

The Treaty Site History Center is located in Saint Peter, MN, one mile north of downtown just off of US Highway 169 North.

Address
1851 N. Minnesota Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082

Accessible parking
A free parking lot is available at the site.
Two disability parking spots are located near the museum’s entrance.
The parking lot and sidewalk are paved.

General
Service animals are welcome
First aid kits are available.
Restrooms on-site are accessible.

For visitors with mobility disabilities
The History Center is a single floor
Public restrooms in the History Center include accessible facilities and diaper changing stations.

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 and award-winning exhibit on the Traverse des Sioux Treaty of 1851 and its consequences. Other features of interest include local history exhibits, a gift shop, and a full-service research archive.

Events at this venue

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  • 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 hiSTORY hangout the third Thursday of each month. It's a free, casual gathering where history is the topic of conversation. Show-and-tell is welcome! Coffee and snacks provided.

  • Board of Directors meeting

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

    Nicollet County Historical Society Board of Directors meeting.

  • A man wearing a blue life vest stands on a rocky shore next to a lake with trees in the background. Text on the image reads: "America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston. Minnesota: A Better World.

    Viewers Like Us Club | America Outdoors: Minnesota

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

    Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region is one of the last places where you can hike or paddle your way into the remote wilderness.

  • A box labeled with file folders such as "Estate Plan" and "Trust Documents" sits next to a closed book. Text on the image reads: "More Than Money: Planning for Your Legacy & Your Family Treasures.

    More Than Money: Planning for Your Legacy & Your Family Treasures

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

    This free seminar explores how estate planning and historical preservation work together to protect both your family’s financial future and the stories, documents, and heirlooms you’ve gathered over a lifetime. Join the Nicollet County Historical Society and attorney Jared Koch of Blethen Berens to learn how thoughtful planning can ensure your legacy, and your treasures, are cared for and understood for generations to come.

    RSVP Now Free 28 spots left

  • A digital graphic with the text "Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours" over layered images—including a historical document, a Native American man, and sketches—invites you to a guided history tour in Saint Peter, Minnesota.

    Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours

    Featured Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours
    Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    One hundred seventy-five years ago, Dakota leaders signed a treaty on this land that changed everything for their communities and for the place you now call home. Join a guided exhibit tour at the Treaty Site History Center to explore that history and the legacy that still shapes southern Minnesota today.

    Get Tickets Free – $5.00 29 tickets left
  • A digital graphic with the text "Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours" over layered images—including a historical document, a Native American man, and sketches—invites you to a guided history tour in Saint Peter, Minnesota.

    Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours

    Featured Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours
    Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    One hundred seventy-five years ago, Dakota leaders signed a treaty on this land that changed everything for their communities and for the place you now call home. Join a guided exhibit tour at the Treaty Site History Center to explore that history and the legacy that still shapes southern Minnesota today.

    Get Tickets Free – $5.00 30 tickets left

  • A digital graphic with the text "Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours" over layered images—including a historical document, a Native American man, and sketches—invites you to a guided history tour in Saint Peter, Minnesota.

    Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours

    Featured Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours
    Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    One hundred seventy-five years ago, Dakota leaders signed a treaty on this land that changed everything for their communities and for the place you now call home. Join a guided exhibit tour at the Treaty Site History Center to explore that history and the legacy that still shapes southern Minnesota today.

    Get Tickets Free – $5.00 30 tickets left
  • A digital graphic with the text "Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours" over layered images—including a historical document, a Native American man, and sketches—invites you to a guided history tour in Saint Peter, Minnesota.

    Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours

    Featured Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours
    Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    One hundred seventy-five years ago, Dakota leaders signed a treaty on this land that changed everything for their communities and for the place you now call home. Join a guided exhibit tour at the Treaty Site History Center to explore that history and the legacy that still shapes southern Minnesota today.

    Get Tickets Free – $5.00 30 tickets left

  • A digital graphic with the text "Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours" over layered images—including a historical document, a Native American man, and sketches—invites you to a guided history tour in Saint Peter, Minnesota.

    Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours

    Featured Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours
    Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    One hundred seventy-five years ago, Dakota leaders signed a treaty on this land that changed everything for their communities and for the place you now call home. Join a guided exhibit tour at the Treaty Site History Center to explore that history and the legacy that still shapes southern Minnesota today.

    Get Tickets Free – $5.00 30 tickets left
  • A digital graphic with the text "Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours" over layered images—including a historical document, a Native American man, and sketches—invites you to a guided history tour in Saint Peter, Minnesota.

    Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours

    Featured Treaty of Traverse des Sioux Exhibit Tours
    Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    One hundred seventy-five years ago, Dakota leaders signed a treaty on this land that changed everything for their communities and for the place you now call home. Join a guided exhibit tour at the Treaty Site History Center to explore that history and the legacy that still shapes southern Minnesota today.

    Get Tickets Free – $5.00 30 tickets left