by Christine Hamp | 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 Christine Hamp | 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 Christine Hamp | 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...
by admin | Nov 14, 2019 | History Blog
It’s wonderful having a museum in an historic building. The building adds to the ambiance of the story we’re telling. What’s not so great, though, is the amount of maintenance the building needs on a regular basis. Even worse, sometimes, are the repairs, and...
