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

  • 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.

  • Super Snow Saturday

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

    Visit the museum for free! Explore the exhibits, make farm animal masks with kids, and take a walk around the Traverse des Sioux trail.

  • A radio with a face on it

    Film Series | War of the Worlds

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

    War of the Worlds explores how Orson Welles’s ingenious use of the new medium of radio struck fear into an already anxious nation.

  • Film Series | JFK & LBJ: A Time for Greatness

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

    Fifty years later, JFK & LBJ: A Time for Greatness reveals President Lyndon B. Johnson's remarkable journey as an unlikely champion of Civil Rights, exploring his transformative role through rare footage, secret tapes, and personal accounts

  • CANCELLED – Your Legacy: Family, Church and Charity

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

    Are there people and organizations you care about and want to help financially? Learn strategies for leaving a legacy.

  • Film Series | Choctaw Code Talkers

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

    Discover the historical significance of Choctaw Code Talkers in World War I, pioneering the use of native languages as a formidable military weapon.

  • Free Family Friday

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

    Bring the whole family to explore the History Center at no cost. Enjoy some hot apple cider (while supplies last) while you explore the exhibits and take a walk on the trail.

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    SHADOWS AT THE CROSSING: SPIRITS OF OLD TRAVERSE DES SIOUX

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    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.

  • Film Series | Ruthless – Monopoly’s Secret History

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

    Part detective story, part sharp social commentary, and part pop-culture celebration, Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History presents the fascinating true story behind America’s favorite game.