BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Nicollet County Historical Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Nicollet County Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.nchsmn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Nicollet County Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251130 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20251125T161445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T161506Z UID:10000404-1764201600-1764460799@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:CLOSED FOR FALL BREAK DESCRIPTION:Nicollet County Historical Society sites and offices are closed for fall break\, November 27-29\, 2025. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/fall-break/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Notice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/MAILCHIMP-PROMOS-11.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T130000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20250702T222403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T222404Z UID:10000380-1752314400-1752325200@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Log Cabin Workshop DESCRIPTION:Mark Johnson of Artisan Restoration in Kasota will teach us how cabins were built and maintained in the past during this hands-on workshop. If you’re interested in participating\, please wear appropriate clothing. This event is free\, and no registration is required. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/log-cabin-workshop/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Log-cabin-wksp-promo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20250411T221713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T221933Z UID:10000366-1746712800-1746716400@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Stripped of Citizenship: American-born Women\, Marriage\, and Expatriation in Minnesota DESCRIPTION:As a result of federal legislation in 1907\, American-born women lost their citizenship when they married alien men. Derivative citizenship resulted in thousands of Minnesota women becoming aliens in their own country. Digital tools and databases make learning who these women were easier. Scholars to date have focused on American women who married German nationals because all enemy aliens—including American-born women married to alien men from Germany and some of its allies—had to register with the federal government. Thus\, there is a clear paper trail for some states. Such a trail exists in Minnesota\, too\, because of a unique 1918 order that required all aliens (and not just enemy aliens) to register in the state. \nIn this presentation\, “Stripped of Citizenship: American-born Women\, Marriage\, and Expatriation in Minnesota\,” Lori Ann Lahlum explores the expatriation of American-born women in Minnesota who married aliens and the ways in which we can reclaim their stories. \nAdmission is $5.00 for non-members and free for NCHS members. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/stripped-of-citizenship-american-born-women-marriage-and-expatriation-in-minnesota/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WEB-EVENTS_Citizenship.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20250210T225653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T225729Z UID:10000360-1746108000-1746115200@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Film Series | I Am DB Cooper DESCRIPTION:In 1971\, an unsuspecting criminal by the name of DB Cooper boarded a plane\, stole $190\,000\, and jumped out. The legend of DB Cooper only continued to grow over the years\, and the case was largely considered closed until a man came out of the woodwork to confess his crime. \nTwo bounty hunter brothers encounter an ailing old man named Rodney Bonnifield while coordinating his bail after a violent encounter on a dairy farm involving a machete. Close to his sentencing\, he reveals to the bondsmen not only was he responsible for the notorious DB Cooper plane hijacking\, but the ransom cash is still buried\, and he needs their help digging it up. Up against the clock with Rodney’s prison sentence looming\, the group set out on a modern-day treasure hunt to recover the money he buried on the Columbia River 50 years ago\, uncovering bizarre truths about Rodney Bonnifield and his connection to the only unsolved hijacking in US history. \nWATCH THE TRAILER \nRated TV-14. 1h 40 min. \nThe Films on First Thursdays documentary film series is presented in partnership with the Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education. The public can attend these free films at the Nicollet County History Center. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/film-series-i-am-db-cooper/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/I-am-DB-Cooper-wide.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20250321T222153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T222153Z UID:10000365-1744970400-1744992000@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Free Day Friday DESCRIPTION:Whether you bring the whole family\, your best friend\, or prefer to explore on your own\, the History Center is open at no cost on Friday\, April 18! URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/free-day-friday/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Free-Family-Day.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250407T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20250224T221142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T214036Z UID:10000364-1744045200-1744052400@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The annual business meeting will be held on Monday\, April 7\, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. \n\n5:00 p.m. – Doors open\n5:30 p.m. – Business meeting\n6:00 p.m. – Program\n\n“Exploring Our History with Maps” with Bob Sandeen\nMaps are more than just paper and ink—they’re a historian’s best friend! Former NCHS Research Coordinator and longtime volunteer Bob Sandeen will take us on a journey through time using some of our most valuable historical resources: maps.\nFrom county atlases to plat books\, these documents don’t just chart the land—they tell the stories of the people who lived and worked there. Since 1885\, Nicollet County maps have helped historians trace farm boundaries\, identify landowners\, and uncover hidden connections between the past and present. Without them\, our research would be far more challenging.\n\nThe meeting is open to the public. There is no cost to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.\n\nBusiness Meeting Information URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Annual-Meeting-Hero.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T153000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20250210T224240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T224240Z UID:10000359-1743688800-1743694200@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Film Series | Kitty to Cooperstown DESCRIPTION:“Kitty to Cooperstown” chronicles the extraordinary journey of Jim “Kitty” 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. Hear inside stories of the 1965 World Series as Kaat faces off against the legendary Sandy Koufax in a pitching duel that captivated the nation just like the 1982 World Series victory with the St. Louis Cardinals\, where his veteran leadership played a pivotal role in securing the championship. Through exclusive interviews with Hall of Fame players and reporters\, “Kitty to Cooperstown” delves deep into Kaat’s life\, showcasing his dedication\, resilience\, and passion for the game. The documentary culminates in the ultimate recognition of his legacy-Jim Kaat’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame\, a fitting tribute to a career defined by excellence. \nWATCH THE TRAILER \nRated TV-PG. 1 h 30 min. \nThe Films on First Thursdays documentary film series is presented in partnership with the Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education. The public is welcome to attend these free films at the Nicollet County History Center. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/film-series-kitty-to-cooperstown/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kitty-to-Cooperstown_16_9.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20250128T154702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T155007Z UID:10000358-1741269600-1741273200@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Film Series | On Eagle's Wings: Minnesota's Sacred Music DESCRIPTION:This one-hour documentary explores the dramatic shift in sacred music\, beginning in the 1960s\, when major Christian religions attempted to engage the congregation. Minnesota is home to a significant number of highly accomplished songwriters and musicians who have helped bring new music to many faiths. The film features Father Michael Joncas\, composer of “On Eagle’s Wings.”\n\nRuntime approx. 57 minutes. Appropriate for all audiences. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/film-series-on-eagles-wings/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DFS-on-eagles-wings.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20241217T174316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T175636Z UID:10000357-1738850400-1738854000@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Film Series | The Typist DESCRIPTION:The Typist follows the life and work of Larry Tillemans\, believed to be the last living (at the time of filming) clerk-typist from the Nuremberg Trials. As a sergeant in the U.S. 3rd Army\, it was Larry’s duty to document the testimonies of victims and perpetrators of the Holocaust– information that deeply affected the young Minnesotan. After years of carrying this emotional burden\, Larry decided to share his experiences with as many people as possible\, a tireless effort that brought his voice to a world that often struggles to remember the lessons of the past. \nFilm runtime is 57 minutes. \nThe Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our spring lineup of documentary films! The public is welcome to join us for these free films at the Nicollet County Historical Society. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/film-series-the-typist/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Typist.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250107 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20221128T220212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T213418Z UID:10000239-1734825600-1736207999@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK DESCRIPTION:Our museums and offices are closed for winter break from December 22\, 2024 – January 6\, 2025. As a result\, there will be a delay in responding to emails and phone calls. We apologize for any inconvenience. \nRegular business hours resume on Tuesday\, January 7\, 2025\, at 10:00 a.m. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/closed-for-winter-break-2/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Holiday/Seasonal,Notice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/WINTER-BREAK-245.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20241016T221856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T221856Z UID:10000353-1733493600-1733497200@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Our Landscape as a Time Machine: St. Peter's Geologic Past DESCRIPTION:Most of the time\, we walk or drive along our landscape without much thinking about the details. The familiar trees\, hills\, and rivers look ordinary to us. Perhaps we forget\, or have never considered\, that this landscape has a story to tell. This very place on Earth (and every other place) has experienced 4.6 billion years of time! To a geologist\, the landscape and the material beneath it tell us about the ancient processes that formed it. \nEight thousand years ago\, St. Peter was the site of a raging river\, draining a giant lake near present-day Moorhead. Fifteen thousand years ago\, our town was covered by a mile-thick ice sheet. One hundred million years ago\, dinosaurs wandered through unfamiliar forests. And five hundred million years ago\, St. Peter was a tropical paradise covered by a warm\, clear ocean. How do we know? Each of these time intervals left behind geologic evidence – rocks that formed in the geologic past and that reflect the conditions of the time. \nThis presentation will introduce participants to St. Peter’s geologic history through the lens of geologic maps. You’ll learn how maps help us reconstruct the past and how they help us locate natural resources. Finally\, you’ll learn about some places nearby that reveal the evidence of our geologic past. \nAbout the presenter: Dr. Julie Bartley is a Professor and Co-chair in Environmental Geography and Earth sciences at Gustavus Adolphus College. She teaches Geology\, Environmental Studies\, and Geography. She holds an A.B. in Chemistry from Bryn Mawr College and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Geology from UCLA. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/our-landscape-as-a-time-machine-st-peters-geologic-past/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Maps-program-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20240730T210653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T212428Z UID:10000323-1733407200-1733410800@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Film Series | The First Silent Night DESCRIPTION:Join renowned actor Simon Callow as he uncovers the moving origins of Silent Night. Simon journeys to the Austrian village of Oberndorf as well as the city of Salzburg\, where the story of the world’s favorite carol had its origins. The First Silent Night introduces us to two impoverished children – Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber – who grew up in Austria’s cobbled streets and wooded villages. The hard years that shaped them would also destine them to meet one day in a poor country church to unite Gruber’s music and Mohr’s text into this classic carol about the birth of a third poor boy on a quiet night in ancient Palestine. \nThe film’s runtime is 60 minutes. \nThe Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our latest lineup of documentary films! The public is welcome to join us for these free films at the Treaty Site History Center. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/film-series-the-first-silent-night/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DFS-Silent-Night.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241201 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20241126T173005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T173005Z UID:10000356-1732752000-1733011199@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:CLOSED FOR FALL BREAK DESCRIPTION:Plan your visit accordingly: our museums and offices will be closed for fall break from November 28-30. Regular hours resume on December 3 at 10:00 a.m. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/closed-for-fall-break/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Notice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WEB-EVENTS-FALL-BREAK.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20240730T210259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T154316Z UID:10000322-1730988000-1730995200@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Film Series | McCarthy DESCRIPTION:McCarthy chronicles the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy\, the Wisconsin Senator who would test the limits of American decency and democracy. Free of restraint or oversight\, he conducted a crusade against those he accused of being Communists and enemies of the state\, a chilling campaign marked by groundless accusations\, bullying intimidation\, grandiose showmanship\, and cruel victimization. Finally\, after years in the headlines\, he was brought down by his own excesses and overreach. He died a broken man\, but his name lived on. For more than half a century\, it has been linked to an all-too-familiar phenomenon\, the modern-day witch hunt we call McCarthyism. \nThe film’s runtime is 120 minutes \nTrailer: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/mccarthy/#part01 \nThe Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our fall lineup of documentary films! The public is welcome to join us for these free films at the Treaty Site History Center. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/film-series-mccarthy/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DFS-McCarthy.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20241107T154916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T154916Z UID:10000355-1730988000-1730991600@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Film Series | A Squirrel's Guide to Success DESCRIPTION:The squirrel family\, from tiny chipmunks to big prairie dogs\, is one of the most widespread on Earth\, so what is the secret to their success? There are almost 300 species of squirrels that can glide through the air\, outwit rattlesnakes\, and survive the coldest temperatures of any mammal. Uncover the extraordinary abilities of these cheeky nut lovers as a filmmaker puts their problem-solving to the test on a specially designed obstacle course. Join some of the world’s top squirrel scientists who are making groundbreaking discoveries – from the brainy fox squirrel who can remember the location of 9\,000 nuts\, to the acrobatic gray squirrel whose tree-top leaps are the basis of new designs in robotics. And 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. \nRuntime is 60 minutes. \n\nThe Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present a new season of documentary films! These documentaries inform\, challenge ideas\, and create conversation. Films are shown at the Nicollet County Historical Society and are free and open to the public. \n  URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/film-series-a-squirrels-guide-to-success-2/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DFS-May-2023.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20240730T205758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T211755Z UID:10000321-1725544800-1725548400@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Film Series | The War on Disco DESCRIPTION:The War on Disco explores the culture war that erupted over the spectacular rise of disco music. Originating in underground Black and gay clubs\, disco had unseated rock as America’s most popular music by the late 1970s. But many diehard rock fans viewed disco\, with its repetitive beat and culture that emphasized pleasure\, as shallow and superficial. A story that’s about much more than music\, The War on Disco explores how the powerful anti-disco backlash revealed a cultural divide that to some seemed to be driven by racism and homophobia. The hostility came to a head on July 12\, 1979\, when a riot broke out at “Disco Demolition Night” during a baseball game in Chicago. \nThe film’s runtime is 60 min. \nTrailer: https://www.pbs.org/…/americ…/features/war-disco-teaser/ \nThe Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our fall lineup of documentary films! The public is welcome to join us for these free films at the Treaty Site History Center. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/film-series-the-war-on-disco/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DFS-War-on-Disco.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20240416T171544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T001213Z UID:10000309-1715882400-1715886000@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Strengthening Community Through Historic Preservation DESCRIPTION:May is Historic Preservation Month! The 2024 Preservation Month theme is “People Saving Places” to shine the spotlight on everyone doing the work of saving places—in ways big and small. To recognize Preservation Month\, the Nicollet County Historical Society is hosting a presentation by Michael Koop from the State Historic Preservation Office on Thursday\, May 16\, at 6:00 p.m.\, entitled “Strengthening Community Through Historic Preservation.” Historic preservation involves: \n\nRecognizing places from our past that are important to the American people.\nCaring for them.\nUsing them to enrich our lives.\n\nThese special places reveal every aspect of our country’s origins and development. Historic places help us understand who we are and the meaning of our accomplishments and shortcomings. Preservation\, above all\, protects and maintains our past for future generations. Efforts to conserve historic resources are founded on the involvement of many individuals and organizations\, including our local community. The real action in historic preservation is at the local level since the results of survey\, planning\, and evaluation work must be integrated into other broad planning efforts. Hear about the variety of work done 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. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/strengthening-community-through-historic-preservation/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WEB-EVENTS-169.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20231129T230206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T230206Z UID:10000274-1714658400-1714662000@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Film Series | Leave it to Beavers DESCRIPTION:A growing number of scientists\, conservationists\, and grass-roots environmentalists have come to regard beavers as overlooked tools when it comes to reversing the disastrous effects of global warming and worldwide water shortages. Once valued for their fur or hunted as pests\, these industrious rodents are seen in a new light through the eyes of this novel assembly of beaver enthusiasts and “employers” who reveal the ways in which the presence of beavers can transform and revive landscapes. Using their skills as natural builders and brilliant hydro-engineers\, beavers are being recruited to accomplish everything from finding water in a bone-dry desert to recharging water tables and coaxing life back into damaged lands. 60 minutes. NR. \n<> \nThe Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our fifteenth season of documentary films! The public is welcome to join us for these free films at the Treaty Site History Center. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/film-series-leave-it-to-beavers/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DFS-BEAVERS.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20240327T185718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T183034Z UID:10000308-1713891600-1713898800@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:NCHS ANNUAL MEETING DESCRIPTION:NCHS Annual Meeting\nTuesday\, April 23\, 2024\n5:00-7:00 p.m.\nRSVPs are requested by April 19\, 2024 \nDoors open at 5:00 p.m.\nBusiness Meeting starts at 5:30 p.m.\nProgram tentatively scheduled for 6:00 p.m. \nThe meeting is open to the public. There is no cost to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. \n<> \nSpecial Guest Speaker\nRachael Hanel \nGain a deeper understanding of Camilla Hall\, a Saint Peter resident whose notoriety stems from her association with the Symbionese Liberation Army. \nTo accompany Hanel’s talk\, the exhibit More Than a Headline: A Closer Look at the Art and Life of Camilla Hall is on display at the meeting. It showcases several of Camilla’s prints and provides an overview of Camilla’s life—from her girlhood in St. Peter to her move to Minneapolis\, Los Angeles\, and ultimately to Berkeley\, where her fate was sealed. \n  URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/nchs-annual-meeting-2023/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ANNUAL-MEETING-EVENT-HEADER.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T180000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20240422T173111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T173111Z UID:10000278-1713803400-1713808800@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:NCHS Board of Directors meeting DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to join the meeting of the Nicollet County Historical Society Board of Directors. Materials are available at the meeting or upon request. \n  URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/notice-board-of-directors-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BOARD-WEB.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20240201T222919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T222920Z UID:10000306-1712844000-1712847600@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Author Talk with Cindy Wilson: Vignettes from my Books Featuring the St. Peter area\, 1879-1881 DESCRIPTION:Wilson will introduce us to the amazing family of railroad surveyor Charles Wood Irish\, along with stories from her new book that have an area connection. Her talk will then talk about the Hard Winter of 1880-81\, centered on Nicollet County. Join us for this engaging talk! \nCost to attend is $7.00 per adult and $5.00 per NCHS member. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/author-talk-with-cindy-wilson/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/AUTHOR-TALK-411.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240404T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20231129T225558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T225558Z UID:10000273-1712239200-1712242800@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Film Series | New Eye on the Universe DESCRIPTION: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? 54 minutes. NR \n<> \nThe Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our fifteenth season of documentary films! The public is welcome to join us for these free films at the Treaty Site History Center. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/film-series-new-eye-on-the-universe/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DFS-UNIVERSE.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240324T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240324T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20240206T230638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T193249Z UID:10000307-1711285200-1711296000@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:NCHS Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:EVENT POSTPONED\nNCHS Annual Meeting\nSunday\, March 24\, 2024 \nDoors open at 1:00 PM\nBusiness Meeting starts at 1:30 PM\nProgram to follow \nSpecial Guest Speaker\nRachael Hanel \nGain a deeper understanding of Camilla Hall\, a Saint Peter resident whose notoriety stems from her association with the Symbionese Liberation Army. To accompany Rachael Hanel’s talk\, the exhibit More Than a Headline: A Closer Look at the Art and Life of Camilla Hall opens at the meeting. It showcases several of Camilla’s prints and provides an overview of Camilla’s life—from her girlhood in St. Peter to her move to Minneapolis\, Los Angeles\, and ultimately to Berkeley\, where her fate was sealed. \nRSVPs are required by March 20\, 2024. \nThe meeting is open to the public. There is no cost to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/nchs-annual-meeting-23/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Website-FP-slider-CURRENT-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20231129T224929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T150329Z UID:10000272-1709820000-1709827200@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Film Series | Groundbreakers DESCRIPTION:Film Description \nThrough the eyes of women athletes who changed the system\, the new two-hour documentary Groundbreakers celebrates 50 years of female excellence in sports. Hosted by sports icon and champion of equality Billie Jean King\, the film weaves together the first-hand stories of eight icons to discuss how Title IX and their own achievements forever changed the course of women’s sports. \nThe interviews pair an athlete at the top of her game today with an athlete whose achievements helped pave the way for those who followed. The pairings include Billie Jean King and flag football star Diana Flores; basketball legend Nancy Lieberman and Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim; soccer star and World Cup winner Julie Foudy and Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee; and track and field world-record holder Jackie Joyner-Kersee with four-time tennis Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka. \nThese far-reaching and dynamic conversations showcase the perseverance\, pain\, and progress of women who dared to challenge the system\, defy conventional norms and change the games we love forever. Groundbreakers celebrates the advancements of women in sports and society\, while also revealing the generational mentorship and community building that has fueled the progress made alongside the ongoing pursuit of equality for women everywhere. \n1h 55 min. NR \n<> \nThe Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our fifteenth season of documentary films! The public is welcome to join us for these free films at the Treaty Site History Center. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/10634/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DFS-GROUNDBREAKERS.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T180000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20210921T193857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T172352Z UID:10000277-1708965000-1708970400@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:NCHS Board of Directors meeting DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to join the meeting of the Nicollet County Historical Society Board of Directors. Materials are available at the meeting or upon request. \n  URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/notice-board-of-directors-meeting/2024-02-26/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BOARD-WEB.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20231130T154804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T175136Z UID:10000275-1706954400-1706976000@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Super Snow Saturday DESCRIPTION:Free Admission Day\n10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nExplore the exhibits\, make farm animal masks with kids\, and take a walk around the historic Traverse des Sioux trail. \nBabe\n2:00-3:30 PM\nJoin us for a pig-ture perfect screening of Babe – the tale of a pig with big dreams and an even bigger heart. Bring your snacks and let Babe’s journey from the farm to fame warm your hearts. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/super-snow-saturday-2/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Super.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240122T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240122T180000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20210921T193857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T172352Z UID:10000276-1705941000-1705946400@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:NCHS Board of Directors meeting DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to join the meeting of the Nicollet County Historical Society Board of Directors. Materials are available at the meeting or upon request. \n  URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/notice-board-of-directors-meeting/2024-01-22/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BOARD-WEB.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20231129T224320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T224320Z UID:10000271-1704981600-1704985200@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Film Series | War of the Worlds DESCRIPTION:WE INTERRUPT OUR PROGRAM TO BRING YOU A SPECIAL BULLETIN…\n\nFilm Description\nShortly after 8 p.m. on Halloween Eve\, 1938\, the voice of a panicked radio announcer broke in with a news bulletin reporting strange explosions taking place on the planet Mars\, followed minutes later by a report that Martians had landed in the tiny town of Grovers Mill\, New Jersey. Although most listeners understood that the program was a radio drama\, the next day’s headlines reported that thousands of others plunged into panic\, convinced that America was under a deadly Martian attack. It turned out to be H.G. Wells’ classic The War of the Worlds\, performed by 23-year-old Orson Welles. \nFeaturing interviews with film director and cinema historian Peter Bogdanovich\, Welles’s daughter Chris Welles Feder\, and other authors and experts\, as well as dramatizations of some of the thousands of letters sent to Welles by an alternately admiring and furious public\, War of the Worlds explores how Welles’s ingenious use of the new medium of radio struck fear into an already anxious nation. \n<> \nThe Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our fifteenth season of documentary films! The public is welcome to join us for these free films at the Treaty Site History Center. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/film-series-war-of-the-worlds/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DFS-WOTW.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20230714T215655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T223136Z UID:10000260-1701957600-1701961200@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Film Series | JFK & LBJ: A Time for Greatness DESCRIPTION:In many ways\, President Lyndon B. Johnson was the most unlikely champion of Civil Rights. But his actions in the White House told a different story when he dared to champion two laws that changed America and the world – the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Now\, fifty years later\, JFK & LBJ: A Time for Greatness sheds light on the fascinating story of a president who knew how to harness the nation’s grief over John F. Kennedy’s assassination\, twist arms\, and get his way. The film includes rarely-seen footage\, secret White House tapes\, and personal testimony from LBJ’s advisors\, biographers\, friends\, and family.\n60 min.\, NR. \n<> \nThe Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our fifteenth season of documentary films! The public is welcome to join us for these free films at the Treaty Site History Center. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/film-series-jfk-lbj-a-time-for-greatness/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T220226 CREATED:20231024T141611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T185723Z UID:10000269-1699538400-1699542000@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Your Legacy: Family\, Church and Charity DESCRIPTION:Are there people and organizations you care about and want to help financially? Learn strategies for leaving a legacy. \n\nExplore spontaneous\, intentional and strategic/planned giving.\nSee examples of people who have established legacy gift strategies.\nLearn about foundations for charitable giving.\n\nDuring the session\, we’ll also explore estate strategies and tools you need so your final wishes are clear.  \nThis workshop will be held at the Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 North Minnesota Avenue\, St Peter\, Minnesota on Thursday\, November 9th\, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. It’s hosted by Patti J Kelly\, FIC\, CLTC® and Chanelle E Braekkan\, FIC\, RICP®\, CLTC®. \nPlease call 507-934-0997 or email patti.kelly@thrivent.com to reserve a place for yourself and a guest.  \nLight hors d’oeuvres will be served. \nNo products will be sold.  \nThrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal\, accounting or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.  \nFor more information visit thrivent.com/social URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/your-legacy-family-church-and-charity/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/canceled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Patti Kelly - Thrivent":MAILTO:patti.kelly@thrivent.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR