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 building
Public restrooms at the History Center include accessible facilities and diaper-changing stations.

About
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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  • 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. It’s a free, casual gathering where history is the topic of conversation. Show-and-tell is welcome! Coffee and snacks provided.

  • A historical painting of a river landscape with text overlay that reads "Treaty of Traverse Des Sioux Exhibit Tours" in large capital letters. The scene includes trees, distant hills, and a few birds flying.

    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 22 tickets left
  • A historical painting of a river landscape with text overlay that reads "Treaty of Traverse Des Sioux Exhibit Tours" in large capital letters. The scene includes trees, distant hills, and a few birds flying.

    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 historical painting of a river landscape with text overlay that reads "Treaty of Traverse Des Sioux Exhibit Tours" in large capital letters. The scene includes trees, distant hills, and a few birds flying.

    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