by admin | May 18, 2017 | Programs
An early 20th century spring ice cream social at Carleton became a May festival on the lawn of Gridley Hall dorm on May 22 of 1909, with Maypole dancing, Glee Club singing and the crowning of a May Queen. Over the next half a century, entertainment was added to the...
by admin | May 5, 2017 | Events
You are invited to join us, the students of SCOPE (Student Community Outreach Program Experience), in a centennial commemoration of the United States’ entry into World War I. We have conducted original research by analyzing newspaper articles and other sources to...
by admin | Apr 6, 2017 | History Blog
April 6, 2017 marks the day the United States officially declared war on Germany and entered World War I. By that time, however, the war had already touched the lives of those living in Northfield. Young graduates from Northfield High School had enlisted before the...
by admin | Sep 3, 2016 | History Blog
This is a guest column by NHS Executive Director, Hayes Scriven that will appear in the Northfield News on September 3. “YOU ARE THE CASHIER; NOW OPEN THE SAFE, YOU $&# %@&* SON OF A &!$#*.” Image that those are the last few words you hear. Well, those...
by admin | Jun 14, 2016 | Events, Exhibits
See highlights from the new Malt-O-Meal collection at the Northfield Historical Society! “Malt-O-Meal Originals: An Exhibition of Firsts” opens to the public with a free reception on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments (made with Malt-O-Meal...
