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
Are there people and organizations you care about and want to help financially? Learn strategies for leaving a legacy.
Discover the historical significance of Choctaw Code Talkers in World War I, pioneering the use of native languages as a formidable military weapon.
Bring the whole family to explore the History Center at no cost. Enjoy some hot apple cider (while supplies last) while you explore the exhibits and take a walk on the trail.
Step back in time to the mid-1800s and embark on a captivating journey through the annals of Minnesota Territory's history with "Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux." This outdoor lantern-lit tour is a unique, immersive experience that brings the past to life, transporting you to a pivotal moment in the region's history.
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.
Join us as agricultural historian T.J. Malaskee delves into the long-forgotten history of America's first fraternity of farmers, the Grange. The Grange was a radical post-Civil War Era movement that pushed for progressive measures to heal the nation through agriculture, education, equality, and social interaction as the United States saw growing tension between western rural farmers and eastern urban industrialists.
Learn about the "ten agents of deterioration" and how to preserve and protect the things you value. There will be a presentation followed by an open question and answer period. Recommendations for how to find additional resources will be provided at the event.
Bring the whole family to explore the History Center at no cost. As a bonus, we have a special afternoon program - Snakes of the Minnesota River with Tom Jessen. From 1 PM to 4 PM, snake expert Tom Jessen will bring a variety of snakes from the Minnesota River Valley for visitors to see, handle, and learn about. Plus - get a FREE root beer float between 11 AM-2 PM (while supplies last)
See the world through the eyes of an orphan red squirrel called Billy, as he grows up and develops all the skills he will need to be released back to the wild.
Join us for the 2022 NCHS Annual Business Meeting on Sunday, March 26, at 1:00 p.m. at the Treaty Site History Center in Saint Peter.
You’ll find lots of fun things to do at Super Snow Saturday. Bring the kids for fun activities, including a scavenger hunt, make-and-take craft, and a movie!
