by admin | Nov 18, 2014 | Exhibits
This month the Northfield Historical Society added to its collection via long term loan one of the most important known artifacts from the 1876 robbery attempt by the James-Younger Gang: the rifle that Henry Wheeler used to defend the First National Bank of...
by admin | Jul 16, 2014 | Exhibits
We have been so busy here at NHS that I have not had time to post the photos from the “Northfield Wheels” exhibit opening. Here they are! Big thankyou to the Sundowners Car Club for putting on a great car show. Share/LikeClick to share on Facebook (Opens...
by admin | Jun 20, 2014 | Exhibits
Northfield is famous as the city of “Cows, Colleges and Contentment,” but perhaps “Car-Buffs” should be added to tagline. Learn about Northfield’s surprisingly rich automotive history with the opening of “Northfield Wheels: An Automotive History,” an...
by admin | Aug 16, 2013 | Exhibits
“If war comes, I’m going!” exclaimed Halvor Quie after reading Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin. One-hundred-fifty years ago, young men from the Northfield area committed life and limb to a cause greater than themselves. The...
by admin | Jun 25, 2013 | Exhibits
This summer the Northfield Historical Society will display one of the most important artifacts from the 1876 robbery attempt by the James-Younger Gang: the rifle that Henry Wheeler used to defend the First National Bank of Northfield. The weapon — a .50 caliber Smith...
by admin | May 12, 2013 | Events, Exhibits
The Northfield Historical Society will be hosting two events May 16. Beginning at 6 p.m. the society will honor its 2012 volunteers of the year: Ian Iverson and Barbara Rippley. During the two-hour event the public also will have the opportunity to tour the collection...