by admin | Sep 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
This article was written by Norman Oberto, on why he and his family wanted to redevelop Wheeler Park. I have been asked to write an article explaining my interest in creating a park in honor of Henry Wheeler – and thus underwriting the cost to landscape the 2.7 acres...
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 | Sep 4, 2015 | Events, Exhibits, Programs
Defeat of Jesse James Days is September 9-13. NHS will have special hours during the celebrations. They are: September 9, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. September 10, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. September 11, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. September 12, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m....
by admin | Aug 26, 2015 | Historical Findings
We are now accepting pre-orders for the soon-to-be-released Henry Wheeler painting, “I knew how to handle a rifle.” The painting is a collaborative project of the Northfield Historical Society, the Norman Oberto family, and artist Derk Hansen. The idea for the...
by admin | Jun 17, 2015 | Exhibits
Last night we unveiled the new Henry Wheeler collection display. It was great event. You can now view the .50 caliber Smith Carbine Wheeler used to help stop the James-Younger Gang during the failed 1876 bank raid. You can also see the gold pocket watch Wheeler was...
