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

Today

  • Text reading "Closed for Fall Break" is displayed against a background with autumn leaves, a tree, and grass.

    CLOSED FOR FALL BREAK

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

    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.

  • A man is depicted pointing with his right hand, wearing a suit and tie, set against a background of protest signs. The text reads "McCARTHY Power Feeds on Fear" prominently on the right side of the image.

    Canceled Film Series | McCarthy

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

    McCarthy chronicles the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy, the Wisconsin Senator who would test the limits of American decency and democracy.

  • A picture of a squirrel standing in a forest.

    Film Series | A Squirrel’s Guide to Success

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

    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.

  • A vibrant image with a disco theme. The text reads: "THE EXPLOSIVE SOUND THAT IGNITED A CULTURE WAR. THE WAR ON DISCO." The word "DISCO" is written in large, reflective letters with a shattering disco ball forming the letter "O". Bright spotlights and glittering disco balls adorn the background.

    Film Series | The War on Disco

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

    Uncover the clash between disco and rock culture, the issues of racism and homophobia, and the impact of the "Disco Demolition Night" riot in The War on Disco.

  • a collage of a street with cars and buildings

    Strengthening Community Through Historic Preservation

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

    Hear about the variety of work 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.

  • A beaver looking up at the camera

    Film Series | Leave it to Beavers

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

    A growing number of scientists, conservationists and grass-roots environmentalists now regard beavers as overlooked tools when it comes to reversing the disastrous effects of global warming and worldwide water shortages. Using their skills as natural builders and brilliant hydro-engineers, beavers can transform and revive landscapes.

  • NCHS ANNUAL MEETING

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

    The public is invited to attend the NCHS Annual Meeting covering 2023 on April 23, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

    Free

  • Canceled NCHS Board of Directors meeting

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

    The public is invited to join the meeting of the Nicollet County Historical Society Board of Directors.

  • A bright star in space

    Film Series | New Eye on the Universe

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

    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?

  • NCHS Annual Meeting Postponed

    Postponed NCHS Annual Meeting

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

    Join us for the NCHS Annual Business Meeting on Sunday, March 24, at 1:00 p.m. at the Treaty Site History Center in Saint Peter.

    Free
  • A woman holding a yellow belt with a woman in a blue jacket

    Film Series | Groundbreakers

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

    Through 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.