This November, a very special Northfield Historical Society event will take place-- an event that will transport you back to an era characterized by American prosperity and optimism, bath tub gin, the model T, $5.00 work day, the first transatlantic flight, Prohibition and the Charleston! Please join us on November 21st at the Northfield Golf and Country Club for the Roaring 20's Themed Annual Auction Gala and Speakeasy in support of the Northfield Historical Society.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for our Roaring 20's Speakeasy themed gala! This is a not to be missed event! Be sure to come early to make sure you get one of the limited number of feather boas (red, black or white), beaded necklaces, headband with feather or fedora hats! Roaring 20's attire is encouraged and there is a costume contest! Start your Christmas shopping early and shop often, as there are some wonderful items up for bid on both the silent and live auctions. Imagine being the winning bidder on a ghost tour of St. Olaf College, or a Pub Crawl with Archer House Owner, Brett Reece, an original Arneson painting or a gourmet dinner for eight at the Archibald Inn in Dundas! One lucky bidder will have the honor of having a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus! Enjoy history with a private tour for 12 of the Northfield Historical Society complete with wine and appetizers! Two lucky bidders will also win a chance to see Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelsen, Sergio Garcia and others at the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Be sure to check out one of the many gift baskets available whether you're a dog lover, car aficionado, cook, baker, beer connoisseur or lover of fine wine!

We will be accepting sealed bids at the Northfield Historical Society until 4:00 p.m. on November 20th for the Arneson Painting.

This is the Northfield Historical Society’s only fundraiser. All funds raised go to continue our mission of preserving and interpreting Northfield's unique history! Tickets for this “not to be missed” event are $25.00 until November 13th and $30.00 after the 13th and at the door. Tickets are available at the Northfield Historical Society (call or stop by) or at the door.  We can be reached at 507-645-9268 or through the contact us page.

Here is a list of some of the items up for auction!

Northfield Pub Crawl

Wendell Arneson original painting

Wayne Eddy interview live on KYMN Radio

Cocktail party and private tour of the Northfield Historical Society

A Summer full of History, passes to various Historical Societies around the state

Dinner for 8 at Archibald Inn

Ghost Tour of St. Olaf College

Original painting by David Allen of downtown Northfield

More Information on registration, route, music, lodging and prizes to come!

The Northfield Historical Society invites you to come ride the escape route of the notorious James-Younger Gang, but this time, they are riding steel horses!

On September 7, 1876, the Gang, led by Jesse and Frank James and the Younger brothers, attempted a bank raid on the First National Bank of Northfield.  While the raid was in progress, the townspeople rounded up their firearms and fought back.  When the fighting stopped, two Northfielders had been ruthlessly murdered by the Gang, and two of the outlaws lay dead in the streets.  The largest manhunt in U.S. History (at that point) ensued.  The Younger brothers were captured in a slew outside of Madelia, MN, while the Jesse and Frank escaped to meet their fate at a later day.

Saturday, August 28, 2010 riders will saddle up on their motorcycles and follow part the rout the Gang used on their ill-fated robbery attempt.  The event begins with a recreation of the robbery.  Then the riders will follow the trail down the old Dodd Road to Elysian.  On the way back, we'll water the horses at Lexington and Millersburg, before returning to Northfield for a post-rally party with prizes at the Reub-N-Stein.

Everyone is welcome to come along.  The cost is just $20.00 per rider, and includes an Outlaw Run t-shirt plus free admission to the Northfield Historical Society for the day.

Schedule of Events
9:00-10:100 Registration on Bridge Square and Museum Tours
10:00-10:30 Raid Reenactment and Outlaw Escape, The Run Starts
11:30 Fun and games at the the Thirsty Beaver in Elysian
1:00 Lunch at the Hideaway in Lexington
2:15 Horseshoe contest at Boonies in Millersburg
3:30 Return to Northfield for a party, prize drawings and live music at the Reub-N-Stein.

Games Change!
This year's Outlaw Run will NOT be a poker run.  We will however, have games of skill throughout the run and the person with the most points will win the top prize! 

This Year's prizes include:

A pair of Minnesota Twins Tickets to the September 19 game vs Oakland and an autographed baseball from Alexi Casilla
A pair Minnesota Vikings Tickets to the home opener on September 19 vs the Miami Dolphins
Two sets of 4 passes to the Defeat of Jesse James Days
Each set includes

• 4 passes to the DJJD rodeo on Friday Night
• 4 front row seats to the Bank Raid Re-enactment
• 4 DJJD buttons

And many other prizes!

Pre-registration is closed, you can still register the day of the event.

T-shirts are limited so come earl!

Downtown Map

View Outlaw Run Parking Map in a larger map

Make it a weekend in Northfield!
Make it a weekend in Northfield.  You can see what is going on in Northfield at the Northfield Entertainment Guide.  The Archer House is offering $20.00 off a room night for Outlaw Run riders.

 Sponsors

By registering for the Outlaw Run you hereby release and discharge the City of Northfield (City) and the Northfield Historical Soceity (NHS) and their agents, employees and officers from all claims that you may have or which your heirs, executors, or assigns may have against the City or NHS, for all personal and property injuries caused by arising out of the Outlaw Run sponsored by the Northfield Historical Society.

March 15, is the date for our Annual Meeting/Membership Ball that will be held at Carleton College's Great Hall. The evening starts at 7:00 p.m. with some socializing and free Hors d'oeuvre s provided by Carleton College. At 7:45 the Annual Meeting starts; we will elect new board members and adopt our new mission and vision statements along with our new values that were developed during the our long range planning session this past year. At 8:30 the Twin Cities "First Lady of Jazz" Christine Rosholt will play the night away.

During the Annual Meeting, we will honor our long time friend and founder, Maggie Lee, as Honorary Chair of the Annual Meeting. So, come dressed in your best purple attire!

Oh, and did I mention that this event is free if your membership dues are current with NHS. If they are not or if you not a member, you can pay your dues at the door.

Finally, I would like to thank our sponsors, the First National Bank of Northfield and Carleton College. Without their support we would not be able to bring this event to you!

See you at the Ball!