by admin | Aug 30, 2016 | Events, Programs
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...
by admin | Aug 30, 2016 | Events, Programs
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....
by admin | Jun 28, 2016 | Events, Historical Findings, History Blog
See baseball the way it was meant to be played when the Northfield Silver Stars take on the St. Croix Base Ball Club at 1 p.m., on July 4th at St. Olaf College (below Old Main Hill). The rules of 1860 were different from today’s game, including: no gloves allowed;...
by admin | Jun 24, 2016 | Events, Programs
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...
by admin | Mar 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Last night we opened our newest exhibit, “Through the Camera Lens: Early Northfield Photography.” The new exhibit looks at photography in Northfield during the late 1800s. The exhibit looks at the works of Ira E. Sumner and Edward N. James. Ten photos from...
