On November 8, 2008 the Northfield Golf Course is being transformed for a Masquerade Auction Gala.  This is our only fundraiser of the year.  Below you will find photos and descriptions of some of the items up for bid.  To reserve your spot today please call the Northfield Historical Society at 507-645-9268.  Admission is $20.00 before October 31, after it is $25.00.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the live auction starting at 9:00  p.m. Masquerade attire is encouraged!

Mask Drawing!

A new feature at the auction this year is a prize drawing.  When you come this year if you want to purchase a special mask for an additional $15.00 or 2 masks for $20.00 you will be automatically entered into a drawing for 6 bottles of wine valued at $120.00 from Firehouse Liquor.  There are only 20 masks, so you need to get there early as it is first come first serve!

Live Auction

Seats from Southgate Theater

12 theatre seats from Southgate Theater (seats are in tow rows, six seats per row). This is your chance to have that movie theater in your home you have always wanted.

Wood Sculpture of Jesse James

The Sculpture was created by Curtis Ingvoldstan during the 2008 Art Swirl.  It was sponsored by the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee and private donors.  It is made out of Norway Pine, which is our official state tree.  It stands about 6.5 feet tall and weighs roughly 400 pounds.

Reserve seating during the Defeat of Jesse James Days

Get front row seating for 10 during the Defeat of Jesse James Days.  Two sets of 10  will be auctioned off.  Defeat of Jesse James Days buttons included.

Dinner with the Rob and Teresa Oden

Enjoy a wonderful dinner at the Historic Nutting House with Rob and Teresa Oden of Carleton College.  Dinner is for a maximum of six people and must take place before March 2009.

Dinner with David Anderson and Priscilla Paton

Enjoy a wonderful dinner with David Anderson and Priscilla Paton of St. Olaf College.  Dinner is for a maximum of six people.

Golfing with Dave

This is your chance to golf with the one and only Dave Shumway!  Three people can golf with Dave at the Northfield Golf Course and he will pay the greens fees.

St. Olaf Christmas Concert Tickets and Leadership Dinner

Two tickets to the opening night (Dec 4) of the St. Olaf Christmas Concert and tickets to the leadership dinner at the Kings Room.

Willie Wonka Golden Ticket Tour for 6

Six people will tour Brian McElrath's chocolate factory and taste the goods!  For more information on the chocolate factory visit Brian's website. Sorry, but no children on 10.

Dramatic Voice mail by recorded by Jim Mckeel

Dress up your "voice mail" greeting for the Holidays (or for any time) with the dramatic voice and humorous presentation of Jim McKeel, Associate Professor of Music at St Olaf.  Jim has done many voice performances and entertained us all for years with his constantly changing voice greeting on his own phone.  You can now have a custom designed one of your own, just tell Jim your wishes and he is abound with many fabulous ideas to entertain your friends when they call.  This is a first time offer, don't miss out!

Airplane or Glider Ride at Stanton Airport

Here is your chance for either a 30 minute glider or plane ride at the Stanton airport.  For more information on the Stanton Airfield visit their website.

Private Tour of the Northfield Historical Society

Enjoy a private after hours tour of the Northfield Historical Society for 14 people . Wine and appetizers will be provided.

Ghost tour of St. Olaf College

St. Olaf  College Dean of Students Greg Kneser will give a Ghost Tour of St. Olaf College to as many people as you want, whenever you want.  Followed by free drinks at the Pause.

Autographed copy of Caught in the Storm 

Since the fall of 2004, a select group of 8th grade students (26 in all) from the Northfield Middle School in Northfield, Minnesota have been researching and writing a history and travel guide that chronicles the drama of the James and Younger Gang in their attempt to get out of Minnesota after the failed robbery at the First National Bank.   The book entitled, "Caught in the Storm" portrays those two weeks when the wounded outlaws, under dark and rainy skies, journeyed over one hundred miles in their attempt to get out of Minnesota and to a safe hiding place.  For gang encountered rain-swollen rivers, unsuspecting citizens, the largest posse in U. S. history, and the most harrowing adventure of their lives.   Frank and Jesse escaped on September 14, but the remaining outlaws would meet their defeat a week later at the shootout at Hanska Slough.

This book not only serves as a stand-alone history, but for the first time, allows the reader all the information necessary to travel the route from the gang's escape out of Northfield to the final shootout at Hanska Slough.  Complete with maps, driving directions, and GPS coordinates, and current photos, the traveler can personally see the sites and learn the story that made this one of the most significant dramas in outlaw history.

There are very few autographed copies of this book available.
 

Two hour interview on the Wayne Eddy Affair

Wayne Eddy will interview you live on his show on KYMN Radio.  You will get a copy of the interview and another copy will be kept at the Northfield Historical Society.

Dinner prepared for you by Chef Raphael Perez

Chef Raphael Perez dinner for 12; he does a menu consultation, cooks and cleans up.  Hosts provides the food and beverages.

Tugboat Ride on the Mississippi River

Enjoy a 2 hour tugboat ride on the beautiful Mississippi River (May through October 2009) for 4 people.

Silent Auction

Safe from the First National Bank of Northfield

Own a piece of history.  This is your chance to own one of two safes that were in the First national Bank since 1893!

$100 Gift Card to Historic Four Mounds Estate in Dubuque Iowa

Four Mounds, a Dubuque Landmark Site, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area affiliate site. A model of volunteerism and community partnering at its best, Four Mounds is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and educate. We make the historic Four Mounds estate available in a variety of exciting ways...
 
  • Bed & Breakfast
  • Small Conference Center
  • Hiking Trails        
  • Challenge Ropes Course
  • Historic Gentleman’s Farm

Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey Tickets

Go and see the Gopher Hockey team

One Pizza per month for a whole year

Get one Dominos pizza per month for a whole year!  That is 12 pizzas!

Maid Service for a dinner party

Are you having a dinner party soon?  Do you hate clean up?  Well, this is your chance to get some else to clean up after you!

Christmas tree decorating with wine and appetizers

Bid on a chance to have someone come in and decorate your tree for you.

Two St. Olaf Christmas Concert tickets

Two tickets for the St. Olaf Christmas concert

There are many more items on the silent auction.  Too many to mention here so you will just have to come on Nov 8.

Well tomorrow, Friday October 10, residents of Northfield's Oaklawn Cemetery come back to life to tell us all about Northfield's great history!  The 4th Annual Under the Full Moon Cemetery Stories are tomorrow night with the first tour at 5:30.  The other tours start at 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 7:00, 7:15 and 7:30.  Each tour last about 45 minutes.  Listen to Karl Rolvaag tell you about his WW II experience and his time as Governor of Minnesota, listen to James Strong, Carleton College's frist President, describe Carleton College when it was founded and many more fascinating stories! This is the best way to hear Northfield history, it is living history at its best!!

Admission is $2.00 per person and a $5.00 family cap.  Call the Northfield Historical Society (507-645-9268) today to reserve your spot as the tours are filling up fast!

Thank you to College City Beverage, Econo Foods, the Northfield Entertainment Guide, and the Northfield News for supporting this wonderful event!