How Much Should History Cost?

I’ve worked admissions at the museum during the Defeat of Jesse James Days for 6 years now and I often see eyes rolling and sneers of disgust during Defeat weekend when visitors see that NHS charges admission to enter the museum. I’ll admit, it’s confusing when there...

Wheeler Park to be dedicated in honor of bank raid hero

The City of Northfield along with the Defeat of Jesse James Days Committee and the Northfield Historical Society will dedicate the newly created Wheeler Park Wednesday, September 7, at 2 p.m. The nearly three-acre park, located just south of Jefferson Parkway at the...

Defeat of Jesse James Days and NHS!

Here are  our hours for all next week and Defeat of Jesse James Days! September 5, 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (Labor Day) September 6, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. September 7, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. September 8, 10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. September 9, 10:00 a.m....

Meet Teddy Roosevelt June 29

The Northfield Historical Society and the Northfield Public Library have teamed up for the unique living history experience Teddy Roosevelt Live! at Northfield’s Central Park June 29 as part of the Books and Stars program. The event will include an interactive...

History Hound Walk

  Keep up with the Nuttings on the History Hound Walk June 25 Prairie’s Edge Humane Society and the Northfield Historical Society are once again partnering this year to present the History Hound Walk — a dog-walking tour that will include 11 of...