by Staff | Jul 11, 2023 | Events, History Blog
Guided Tours are now available every Saturday and Sunday this summer. Guided tours Tuesday-Friday are offered by our Jr. Posse tour guides upon request. All Tours are voluntary and included in the cost of admission. Share/LikeClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new...
by Staff | Jun 7, 2023 | Events, History Blog
The Membership and Public are invited to join us in welcoming Robert Strauss, author of Worst. President. Ever. to the Northfield Historical Society & Museum on Thursday, June 15 at 1pm in the Lower Level Archives. Robert Strauss is a former reporter for Sports...
by Staff | May 30, 2023 | Events, History Blog, Programs, Uncategorized
Become an Adult History Tour Guide BECOME A NORTHFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM TOUR GUIDE On September 7th, 1876, Northfield, Minnesota became an integral part of western history. On this day, ordinary Northfield citizens stood up to the notorious James and Younger...
by Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | History Blog
Join Bill at his April 8th Presentation in Grand Rapids or his May 17th Presentation at 1:30 at Buckham West. 19 Division St W Faribault, MN 55021 Share/LikeClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new...
by admin | Jun 17, 2020 | Historical Findings, History Blog
While cleaning and putting the finishing touches on the bank prior to reopening last Thursday, Cathy and I discovered a big (and heavy) surprise in the vault; a cast iron sign with the words “DESIGNED AND BUILT BY HORACE E. HORTON ROCHESTER, MINN.” After a...
by admin | May 13, 2020 | History Blog
I realize now that I have more in common with Jesse James than I thought I ever would; I’ve worked closely with my brother, traveled extensively through the American South, own a six-shooter, and came to Northfield, Minnesota to see the First National Bank. Having...
