Washington County Historical Society

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Washington County Historical Society WCHS collects, preserves, and disseminates the history of Washington County in Minnesota. Come visit us! Closed Mondays.

Nancy & Robert Goodman Research Center
602 N Main Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
Open by appointment only. Contact us at [email protected]

Washington County Heritage Center
1862 South Greeley Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
Open year-round, Tuesday-Sunday from 10am-4pm. Hay Lake School & Erickson Log Home
14020 195th St N
Marine on St Croix, MN 55047
Open May-October, Thursday-Sunday
(651) 433-4014

Warden's House Museum
602 N Main Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
Open May-October, Thursday-Sunday from 1pm-4pm
(651) 439-5956

at the train station at Withrow ca. 1970.
09/24/2026

at the train station at Withrow ca. 1970.

Due to some unforeseen circumstances, Bad to the Bone by George Schire this Thursday is CANCELED. If you have any questi...
09/23/2026

Due to some unforeseen circumstances, Bad to the Bone by George Schire this Thursday is CANCELED. If you have any questions, please contact the Washington County Heritage Center.

Flashlight tours of the Warden's House Museum are coming on October 9th and 10th. Right now our online ticketing portal ...
09/22/2026

Flashlight tours of the Warden's House Museum are coming on October 9th and 10th. Right now our online ticketing portal is giving us fits....so if you are interested in the flashlight tours call 651-439-5956 to make reservations....there is limited number of spots available!! or email [email protected]

Tuesday September 29th Trivia - how well do you know the history of Sports? Come at 6pm and find out!! At the Washington...
09/19/2026

Tuesday September 29th Trivia - how well do you know the history of Sports? Come at 6pm and find out!! At the Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 S. Greeley Street in Stillwater!!

Some great events coming up at the Washington County Historical Society...one at the Heritage Center - "and that's all t...
09/17/2026

Some great events coming up at the Washington County Historical Society...one at the Heritage Center - "and that's all the people need to know," and one at the Warden's House...."If you dare!!" Check out our website or contact us at 651-439-2298 or email [email protected].

The Warden's House will be closed tomorrow, Thursday September 17th....will reopen on Friday September 18th.
09/16/2026

The Warden's House will be closed tomorrow, Thursday September 17th....will reopen on Friday September 18th.

In just ONE MONTH the Washington County Heritage Center turns FIVE!! We hope you will help us celebrate as everyone gets...
09/16/2026

In just ONE MONTH the Washington County Heritage Center turns FIVE!! We hope you will help us celebrate as everyone gets free admission on October 16, 2026!

We had a patron stop by the other day asking about barns in Washington County. Barns come in all shapes, sizes, and colo...
09/12/2026

We had a patron stop by the other day asking about barns in Washington County. Barns come in all shapes, sizes, and colors but one for many years stood out - this octagon barn in Afton. It burned to the ground just a few year after this photo was taken. So much history in Washington County....stop by the Heritage Center at 1862 S. Greeley Street, Stillwater for more fun Washington County History!!

Wheels of Murder at the Warden's House Museum, 602 N. Main Street, Stillwater tomorrow at 5:30pm. Books will be availabl...
09/11/2026

Wheels of Murder at the Warden's House Museum, 602 N. Main Street, Stillwater tomorrow at 5:30pm. Books will be available for purchase at the event.....

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1862 S. Greeley Street
Stillwater, MN
55082

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+16514392298

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