The Museum and Historic Bank Site will be closed
November 21- December 20
due to the executive order issued by Governor Walz.
The museum store will remain open.
The mission of the Northfield Historical Society is to connect individuals to the history
of the Northfield area by collecting, preserving, and sharing its unique stories.
Visit Us
408 Division Street
Northfield, MN 55057
Phone number: 507-645-9268
Fax number: 507-663-6080
Winter Hours
Monday 10 am to 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am to 4 pm
Wednesday 1 pm to 4 pm
Thursday 10 am to 4 pm
Friday 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Sundays By Appointment Only
Admission
$5 – Adults
$4 – Seniors (65+)
$3 – Students
$2 – Children (6 to 12)
Free – Children under 6
Free – NHS Members
Introducing the History Hideout
( The History Hideout is paused for now. It will return
when the executive order re-opening the museum is issued. )
The History Hideout is a dedicated room at the museum available for a family to reserve for two hours on Sundays between the hours of noon and 4 pm. The History Hideout will be furnished with items for hands-on fun for the entire family such as school desks and slates, costumes, storybooks and historical nonfiction books, games, puzzles, and activities. To assure the safety of all, the museum will be closed to the general public during the reserved time, and up to ten family members can use the space. Hand sanitizer and wipes will be provided and items will be sanitized or quarantined before their next use.
The cost is $50, which covers museum admission and a staff person on site. NHS members can reserve the room for $40. Make a reservation by calling 507-645-9268 or by emailing info@northfieldhistory.org. Weekend reservations must be made by the preceding Thursday.
Funding for the History Hideout was provided by the Minnesota Humanities Council through the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act economic stabilization plan.
November 19 is Give to the Max Day!
You can follow the link below to donate.
Or read more under the ‘Support NHS’ tab.
Santa Photos/ James Gang Photos
December 5 – CANCELED
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It's time to reveal this week's #WhatsitWednesday item! This week we have a genuine radium ore revigator! This "medical" device was patented by R.W. Thomas in 1912. The revigator was pitched as a device that could cure a number of ailments including arthritis, flatulence, and senility. All the user had to do to cure themselves of these ailments was to fill the pitcher overnight and drink the water the next day. The crock was lined with radium and uranium which irradiated the water overnight. Although this is an example of what we now call "quack medicine", thousands of these devices were sold in the 1920s and 1930s as atomic research was just entering its infancy and people were largely unaware of the potential hazards of radiation. Thanks for playing, now who's thirsty?
It's #WhatsitWednesday! Here is this week's mystery item, leave your guesses in the comments and check back later to find out more!
We are sad to announce that we are canceling Santa's visit and the photo opportunity with the James Gang scheduled for December 5 due to COVID restrictions on public gatherings. At the top of our wish list for Santa - a better 2021 for all!
What's the best way to end this historic year? Let's pay it FORWARD and look toward 2021! NHS is planning walking tours, a travel program for families, and the second annual Outlaw Run. Your donations will help make the coming year a successful one!
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Every donation made is an investment in our future!
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