by Travis Farrington | Dec 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Image: Firefighters work to extinguish the blaze in the morning after the November 12, 2020 fire. Courtesy of Northfield Historical Society I came to Northfield in the spring of 2020 when I took the position of collections manager at Northfield Historical Society....
by Cathy Osterman | Mar 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Maybe you’ve seen me around town in the last week, the crazy person with the camera. I’ve been walking around downtown taking photos of COVID-19 signage on the businesses. At a few places I’ve even taken photos of how business is being conducted in this new,...
by Cathy Osterman | Jun 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Northfield does! We live in a very special town. We have a downtown with wonderfully preserved historic buildings, a town square with a lively fountain and benches designed for relaxation, and we have our very own popcorn wagon serving the hot, buttery treat every day...
by Cathy Osterman | Nov 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
November 11, 1918 was a day for which many hoped and prayed. It was the day that the armistice was signed ending the Great War. The war had been raging in Europe since 1914, and while the United States had only been officially in the war for a year and a half, a...
by Cathy Osterman | Mar 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Northfield Historical Society is looking for individuals who would like to be tour guides at the museum this summer. Be a part of the Adult Posse and help spread the word about the momentous events in Northfield on September 7, 1876 when the bank was robbed by the...
by Cathy Osterman | Jun 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Northfield Historical Society will be closed on the 4th of July. Have a safe and happy holiday! Share/LikeClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new...
