by admin | Aug 19, 2017 | History Blog
Celebrating Preservation: Historic Buildings of Carleton College By Barbara Evans A casual walk through Carleton College reveals an eclectic architecture that tells a story of the history of the campus as seen by its various presidents reflecting their philosophies...
by admin | Jan 12, 2017 | Events
We invite you to attend the Northfield Historical Society Annual Meeting on February 4 to review 2016 and look ahead to 2017. This year’s keynote speaker will be award-winning KARE 11 TV Reporter Boyd Huppert. Huppert produces and hosts KARE 11’s weekly “Land of...
by admin | Sep 29, 2016 | Exhibits
The Northfield Historical Society and Carleton College are pleased to announce that on October 13, the Hometown Ties: Carleton Celebrates 150 Years with Northfield exhibit opens at the Northfield Historical Society, with a free open house. Hometown Ties: Carleton...
by admin | Sep 22, 2016 | Events
Cemetery Stories will take place on October 8th at the Northfield Cemetery (across from the High School). This year’s event will include stories from seven of Northfield’s former residents. Guests will hear the life story of Betsy Scofield, Charles Wheaton, Lincoln...
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...
