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:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T180000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 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:20260510T023629 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:20260510T023629 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:20260510T023629 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:20260510T023629 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:20260510T023629 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T150000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20230714T215038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T215729Z UID:10000259-1698933600-1698937200@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Film Series | Choctaw Code Talkers DESCRIPTION:In 1918\, not considered citizens of the U.S.\, Choctaw members of the U.S. American Expeditionary Forces were asked to use their native language as a powerful tool against the German Forces in World War I\, setting a precedent for code talking as an effective military weapon and establishing them as America’s original Code Talkers. \n60 min.\, NR. \n<>\n——\nThe Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our fifteenth season of documentary films! A generous St. Peter American Legion grant sponsors this year’s 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-choctaw-code-talkers/ 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/2023/07/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T160000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20231013T204611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T204716Z UID:10000267-1697796000-1697817600@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Free Family Friday DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family to explore the History Center at no cost.\nEnjoy some hot apple cider while you explore the exhibits and take a walk on the trail. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/free-family-friday-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/2023/10/Free-Family-Friday-Fall.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T200000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20220920T212249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T212639Z UID:10000229-1696701600-1696708800@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:SHADOWS AT THE CROSSING: SPIRITS OF OLD TRAVERSE DES SIOUX DESCRIPTION: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. \nTraverse des Sioux has a rich and complex history that spans centuries. Once a crucial gathering spot for Native Americans\, it offered a shallow river crossing and abundant plains for hunting and trading. However\, the signing of the 1851 Treaty of Traverse des Sioux led to the forced relocation of the Dakota people and the town’s transformation into a settlement. Although it briefly thrived\, the establishment of a county seat in nearby St. Peter caused its decline. Today\, little remains of this once-bustling town. \nJoin us for “Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux\,” a lantern-lit guided tour that brings the history of the town to life. Meet five inhabitants from the pivotal era and hear their stories of courage\, resilience\, conflict\, and cooperation. This engaging and enlightening experience promises to deepen your understanding of Minnesota’s heritage. \nTickets for Shadows at the Crossing are $10 for adults\, $5 for children ages 10 and up\, and $20 for families. Nicollet County and Minnesota Historical Society members receive a 20% discount. Tours begin at 6:00 p.m.\, with the last one departing at 7:50 p.m. Due to limited space\, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance\, although walk-ups will be accommodated if space is available. \nEmbark on this unforgettable journey through Minnesota’s past. Get your tickets now. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/shadows-at-the-crossing-spirits-of-old-traverse-des-sioux-3/ LOCATION:Traverse des Sioux\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoor,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/SHADOWS_TV.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T150000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20230714T214313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T214313Z UID:10000258-1694700000-1694703600@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Film Series | Ruthless - Monopoly’s Secret History DESCRIPTION:For generations\, Monopoly has been America’s favorite board game\, a love letter to unbridled capitalism and — for better or worse — the impulses that make our free-market society tick. But behind the myth of the game’s creation is an untold tale of theft\, obsession\, and corporate double-dealing. Contrary to the folksy legend spread by Parker Brothers\, Monopoly’s secret history is a surprising saga that features a radical feminist\, a community of Quakers in Atlantic City\, America’s greatest game company\, and an unemployed Depression-era engineer. And the real story behind the creation of the game might never have come to light if it weren’t for the determination of an economics professor and impassioned anti-monopolist. \nPart 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. \n\n\n\n75 min.\, NR. \n<>\n——-\nThe Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our fifteenth season of documentary films! A generous St. Peter American Legion grant sponsors this year’s 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-ruthless-monopolys-secret-history/ 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/2023/07/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T140000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20230711T193331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T173600Z UID:10000257-1694095200-1694095200@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:The Grange: A Fraternity of Farmers that Championed Rural America DESCRIPTION: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. The Grange—more formally known as the Patrons of Husbandry—was founded by Minnesota Farmer Oliver H. Kelley in 1867\, and the rural movement took off here in his home state\, eventually reaching a membership of over one million men and women across the country. Find out more about this intriguing history and learn how the Grange has played a role in your life today! \nThe presentation will take place on September 7 at 2:00 p.m. \nAdmission is $10 per adult\, $7 per member\, and $5 per child. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/the-grange-a-fraternity-of-farmers-that-championed-rural-america/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Lectures & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/grange.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T150000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20230711T182128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T182128Z UID:10000256-1692885600-1692889200@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Saving Your Stuff: how to care for art\, heirlooms\, and personal collections DESCRIPTION:Saving Your Stuff: how to care for art\, heirlooms\, and personal collections \nAugust 24 at 2:00 PM | History Center | FREE \nLearn 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. \nAbout the presenter:  \nMegan Narvey is the Outreach Conservator at the Minnesota Historical Society\, where she provides guidance to individuals and local historical organizations on caring for collections big and small across the state of Minnesota. Before coming to MNHS\, Megan worked as an Objects Conservator at the Western Archaeological Conservation Center in Tucson\, Arizona\, and as the Objects Conservation Fellow at the Canadian Conservation Institute in Ottawa\, Ontario. Megan received a BA in chemistry from Carleton College and an MA in Principles of Conservation\, and an MSc in Conservation for Archaeology and Museums from University College London. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/saving-your-stuff-how-to-care-for-art-heirlooms-and-personal-collections/ 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/2023/07/Saving-your-stuff.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T160000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20230711T172548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T182321Z UID:10000254-1689328800-1689350400@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Free Family Friday DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family to explore the History Center at no cost.\nAs 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.\n\nPlus – get a FREE root beer float between 11 AM-2 PM (while supplies last) URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/free-family-friday/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Family-friendly,Outdoor ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Free-Family-Friday-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T150000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20230208T225726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T230044Z UID:10000243-1683208800-1683212400@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 our fourteenth season of documentary films! These documentaries inform\, challenge ideas\, and create conversation. Films are shown at the Treaty Site History Center and are free to the public. \nThe 2022-23 Films on First Thursdays Documentary Films Series is generously sponsored by the William R. Witty American Legion Post 37. \n*** Please note the new time. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/film-series-a-squirrels-guide-to-success/ 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:20230326T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230326T160000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20230318T192812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230325T194636Z UID:10000245-1679835600-1679846400@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:NCHS 2022 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:NCHS Annual Meeting\nDoors open at 1:00 PM\nBusiness Meeting starts at 1:30 PM\nProgram to follow\nSunday\, March 26\, 2023 \nSpecial Guest Speaker\nSteve Ketcham \nThroughout the Nineteenth Century\, the sale of spurious medicines to the American public was a booming business. Snake oil salesmen\, quacks\, mountebanks – call them what you will – preyed on a gullible public\, many of whom were hoping for a miracle cure.    Millions of dollars were made selling products bearing names such as Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root\, Kidney\, Liver\, and Bladder Cure; Radam’s Microbe Killer; and Hood’s Sarsaparilla. Minnesota was no exception\, and dozens of would-be doctors and druggists pawned off a huge number of questionable medicines until the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 began to slow the flow of injurious and useless medicines. We will explore both the local and the national patent medicine industry during our visit to yesterday’s medicine cabinet. Numerous examples of period bottles and advertising will be shared. \nSteve Ketcham is a retired language arts teacher who has spent the last 50-plus years collecting antique bottles\, stoneware\, and related advertising. He has served numerous terms as president of the North Star Historical Bottle Association. In addition\, he has served as president and board member of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors\, a national bottle-collecting organization.   \nThe meeting is open to the public. There is no cost to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. \nPlease note: The 2022 Annual Report will be available in digital format on our website. Physical copies will be printed by request. Please call 507-934-2160 to request a physical copy of the report by March 31\, 2023. \nDownload the meeting packet. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/nchs-2022-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/2023/03/annual-meeting-event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T173000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20230120T205451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T205451Z UID:10000241-1675504800-1675531800@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Super Snow Saturday DESCRIPTION:Free Family Day\n10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nVisit the museum for FREE! 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!\n\nKids movie\n4:00-5:30 pm\nWear your comfiest clothes\, bring your tastiest snacks\, and unravel this big myth-understanding.\nPart of the fun is guessing the title of our film! We’ll drop clues on our Facebook page every day at noon starting 1/29. Don’t ruin the fun for others. Instead\, send your guess through a private message. If you’re correct\, we’ll add your child’s name to a mystery prize drawing. Must be present at the movie to win.\n\nThe movie is sponsored by the William R. Witty American Legion Post 37. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/super-snow-saturday/ 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/2023/01/website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221130 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20221129T170401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T170401Z UID:10000240-1669680000-1669766399@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER DESCRIPTION:NCHS offices and exhibits are closing at noon today due to inclement weather and deteriorating driving conditions. \nIf you need your history fix\, explore our Facebook posts or explore our website. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/closed-due-to-weather/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/82775157_3016413098382451_8644824574690590720_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T150000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20221024T182451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T182515Z UID:10000234-1668693600-1668697200@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:(MEMBERS ONLY) Sam Haugdahl\, the New Sweden Creamery\, and World Champion Butter DESCRIPTION:This is the story of one buttermaker\, immigrant farmers to Nicollet County\, and the prize at the 1900 Paris World’s Fair for the world’s best butter. NCHS members are welcome to join us for this program. \nNot a member? Join today to enjoy all the benefits of membership\, like this program! \nAbout the presenter.\nKaren Annexstad Humphrey grew up at Norseland-New Sweden\, where she discovered her love of history at age eight when both communities and Minnesota celebrated their centennials. She is a past president of the Minnesota Historical Society and the Norwegian-American Historical Association. She currently serves on the boards of the Swedish American Historical Society and the National Lutheran Choir.  Karen is the author of Grace\, Faith\, and the Power of Singing: The Alma Christina Lind Swensson Story; and Celebrating the Dassel Leikarring. An independent scholar\, the Swedish-American Historical Quarterly has published three of her articles. Her article on Sam Haugdahl and the New Sweden Creamery was published in the Fall 2021 Minnesota History Magazine.  Karen recently retired from the Minnesota Historical Society and is a consultant to the Norwegian-American Historical Association. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/members-only-sam-haugdahl-the-new-sweden-creamery-and-world-champion-butter/ 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/2022/10/Butter-program.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20220706T191854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T181913Z UID:10000214-1667502000-1667505600@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Documentary Film Series | USO: For the Troops DESCRIPTION:For 75 years\, the United Service Organizations (USO) has lifted the spirits of American soldiers and has kept service personnel connected to their families and country while abroad. From its inception just prior to American involvement in World War II\, the USO has remained steadfastly committed to its mission of increasing morale amongst our servicemen and women. USO: For the Troops conveys the fast pace and complex logistics of a modern USO tour\, and underlines the importance of the organization not just for service people\, but for America as a whole. \nWhile some aspects of war have greatly changed\, the need for connection\, entertainment\, and care within our armed forces has not. Interviews with past performers and celebrities are interspersed with moving first-person accounts from veterans and historians who discuss the USO’s mission and impact. By showcasing the horrors of war alongside the morale-building activities of the USO and its volunteers\, this film creates a comprehensive view of the lasting impact of the USO and shares new insights into American culture and the realities American soldiers face while overseas. \nRuntime is 60 min. This film is not rated. \n\nThe Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our fourteenth season of documentary films! These documentaries inform\, challenge ideas\, and create conversation. Films are shown at the Treaty Site History Center and are free to the public. \nThe 2022-23 Films on First Thursdays Documentary Films Series is generously sponsored by the William R. Witty American Legion Post 37. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/documentary-film-series-uso-for-the-troops/ 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/2022/07/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221024T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221024T190000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20220609T154814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T154814Z UID:10000207-1666636200-1666638000@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. \n  URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/nchs-board-of-directors-meeting-3/2022-10-24/ 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:20220901T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T200000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20220706T191215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T181832Z UID:10000213-1662058800-1662062400@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Documentary Film Series | Dick Cavett's Watergate DESCRIPTION:As the Watergate scandal unfolded on TV and in the newspapers from 1972 to 1974\, it had all the ingredients of high drama-gripping and all-consuming. Dick Cavett’s Watergate is an intensely personal\, intimate\, and entertaining look back at Watergate and the historic resignation of President Richard Milhous Nixon\, the only U.S. president to resign the office. \nDick Cavett was at the forefront of national TV coverage\, interviewing nearly every major Watergate figure as the crisis unfolded. With exclusive access to the archive of the show\, Dick Cavett’s Watergate documents the scandal in the words of the people who lived it: the botched burglary at the Democratic National Headquarters\, the must-see TV of the daily Congressional Watergate hearings\, and the ongoing behind-the-scenes battle between the White House and The Dick Cavett Show. \nRuntime is 55 min. Film not rated. \n\nThe Nicollet County Historical Society and Saint Peter Community and Family Education present our fourteenth season of documentary films! These documentaries inform\, challenge ideas\, and create conversation. Films are shown at the Treaty Site History Center and are free to the public. \nThe 2022-23 Films on First Thursdays Documentary Films Series is generously sponsored by the William R. Witty American Legion Post 37. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/documentary-film-series-dick-cavetts-watergate/ 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/2022/07/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220822T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220822T190000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20220609T154814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T154814Z UID:10000206-1661193000-1661194800@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. \n  URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/nchs-board-of-directors-meeting-3/2022-08-22/ 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:20220801T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220801T110000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20220721T162443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T141646Z UID:10000222-1659348000-1659351600@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING DESCRIPTION:The public is welcome to attend this regular meeting of the Membership Committee. An agenda will be provided at that time. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/membership-committee-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/2022/07/WEB-EVENTS-169-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220627T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220627T190000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20220609T154814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T154814Z UID:10000205-1656354600-1656356400@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. \n  URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/nchs-board-of-directors-meeting-3/2022-06-27/ 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:20220611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T120000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20220310T191357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T195739Z UID:10000199-1654938000-1654948800@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Pollinator Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Garden enthusiasts can choose from an array of beautiful native pollinator plants perfect for different garden sizes and types\, from shorelines to rock gardens. Many of these are excellent plants for attracting butterflies\, hummingbirds\, and other wildlife to a backyard. Seed to Site\, LLC is propagating the plants. \nAll proceeds from the Pollinator Plant Sale will support the upkeep of the native plant gardens and landscaping of the Treaty Site History Center. \nVolunteers are needed Friday and Saturday. Contact Jessica at 507-934-2160 or director@nchsmn.org for more information. \n \n  URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/pollinator-plant-sale/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Pollinator-Plant-Sale.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220416T160000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20220322T192430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T194450Z UID:10000201-1650103200-1650124800@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:Brewers and Bottlers Exhibit Open House DESCRIPTION:Please help us open Brewers and Bottlers: A Refreshing History of Beer and Soda Making in Nicollet County at the Nicollet County Historical Society on April 16 with free admission and a soda tasting and floats. \nAbout the exhibit\nBeer and soda have long held an important place in American history\, even here in Nicollet County. The brewmasters and soda makers of the area served the role of providing refreshment to the hard-working people who were building the landscape we have here today. From the small pioneer breweries established on the territorial prairie to large modern bottling facilities\, the Nicollet County Historical Society explores our rich history of locally produced beverages. \nBrewers and Bottlers showcases material from the collections of the Nicollet County Historical Society and other donors related to the history and heritage of brewing and bottling in Nicollet County. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/brewers-and-bottlers-exhibit-open-house/ LOCATION:Nicollet County Historical Society – Treaty Site History Center\, 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States CATEGORIES:Brewers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nchsmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Bottlers-and-Brewers-web-exhibit.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211127T160000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20211030T185733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T183206Z UID:10000188-1638007200-1638028800@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:FAMILY WEEKEND AT THE MUSEUM DESCRIPTION:Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and spend time with loved ones. Instead of battling crowds and lines in busy stores\, spend some quality time together at our Family Weekend at the Museum. \nKids visit the Treaty Site History Center for FREE with your paid adult admission. Explore the exhibits\, participate in a family-friendly activity\, and walk off the turkey with a stroll together around the trail. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/family-weekend-at-the-museum/2021-11-27/ 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/2021/10/FAMILY-WEEKEND-2021.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211126T160000 DTSTAMP:20260510T023629 CREATED:20211030T185733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211031T183206Z UID:10000187-1637920800-1637942400@www.nchsmn.org SUMMARY:FAMILY WEEKEND AT THE MUSEUM DESCRIPTION:Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks and spend time with loved ones. Instead of battling crowds and lines in busy stores\, spend some quality time together at our Family Weekend at the Museum. \nKids visit the Treaty Site History Center for FREE with your paid adult admission. Explore the exhibits\, participate in a family-friendly activity\, and walk off the turkey with a stroll together around the trail. URL:https://www.nchsmn.org/event/family-weekend-at-the-museum/2021-11-26/ 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/2021/10/FAMILY-WEEKEND-2021.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nicollet County Historical Society":MAILTO:info@nchsmn.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR