Nicollet County Historical Society

09/03/2026

We are closing at 2:30 PM today due to a staffing shortage and an issue with our air conditioning. 🥵 We are very sorry for any inconvenience.

08/26/2026

Since 1971, Women’s Equality Day has been celebrated annually on August 26. The celebration falls on the anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote.

08/26/2026

Move over, prizefighters - Saint Peter had its own championship bout in 1869, and the contenders had feathers.

Saint Peter Tribune, August 25, 1869

08/20/2026

in 1920, the St. Peter Herald published this story about an illegal still operating in the basement of the Nicollet Hotel. The night clerk shouldered the blame, but was he just the goat?

08/20/2026

We're hanging out this morning talking about all things history. Join us at 10 at the museum.

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

08/17/2026

With heavy hearts, we share news of Gary Kollmann's passing.

For two years, Gary greeted visitors at the History Center with a quick wit and a ready smile that made people feel welcome the moment they walked through the door. He'll be missed by staff, volunteers, and the many visitors he met along the way.

A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, August 22, from 2:00 to 5:00pm at the Nicollet American Legion, with military honors from the Nicollet Legion Honor Guard.

Our thoughts are with Gary's family and friends. Full obituary: https://www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com/obituaries/gary-kollmann

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

We're sharing history in the Thompson Building until 6:00 PM. Come say hey!

08/14/2026

Our friends at the St. Peter Area Food Shelf need some volunteers to continue helping our friends and neighbors. Please help if you can.

Because of the significant increase in the number of neighbors needing food support, beginning Monday, August 17 the St. Peter Area Food Shelf will get weekly food truck deliveries and will add a half hour to each service day.

With these changes, more volunteers are needed! Please stop by the food shelf during open hours.

Appointments are required for food pick up!

New Service Hours:

Monday - 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursday - 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday - 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

08/14/2026

Come see us at the Nicollet County Fair in the Thompson Building, next to the Grandstand.