August History Happy Hour
Northfield Before The Raid: 1855-1876What was Northfield like in August of 1876?
Northfield—in existence for just 21 years—made history in September 1876. We’ll look back 150 years to see what it was like before The Raid. Barb Evans examines the early days of Northfield’s history from its 1856 founding to the summer of 1876. What businesses and buildings were on Division Street? What homes existed? Churches? Schools? Who were the citizens at that time? Come learn about the town that wouldn’t be robbed.
Barb Evans teaches classes in the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium and leads the occasional walking tour of Northfield’s Downtown Historic District based on the research of local historians and the resources of the Northfield History Center.
Genealogy Assistance Day
Interested in your family history? Not sure where to start? Stumped on a missing relative? Sign up for a slot with our genealogist! Appointments are 50 minutes. Our genealogist will work with you to dig into your family tree and help you piece together your past. Please bring your own device if possible, otherwise iPads will be provided.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/genealogy-assistance-day-tickets-1602655127629?aff=oddtdtcreator
Appointments are free, but space is limited. Please fill out this form before attending.
Thanks to the Genealogy Interest Group at the Rice County Historical Society for helping provide this program.
Genealogy Assistance Day
Interested in your family history? Not sure where to start? Stumped on a missing relative? Sign up for a slot with our genealogist! Appointments are 50 minutes. Our genealogist will work with you to dig into your family tree and help you piece together your past. Please bring your own device if possible, otherwise iPads will be provided.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/genealogy-assistance-day-tickets-1602655127629?aff=oddtdtcreator
Appointments are free, but space is limited. Please fill out this form before attending.
Thanks to the Genealogy Interest Group at the Rice County Historical Society for helping provide this program.
October History Book Club
Until about 100 years ago, when modern geology revealed its prevalence, salt was one of the world’s most sought-after commodities. A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires, and inspired revolutions. Populated by colorful characters and filled with fascinating details, Mark Kaplansky’s kaliedoscpoe and illuminating history is a multilayered masterpiece that blends economic, scientific, political, religious, and culinary records into a rich and memorable tale.
Genealogy Assistance Day
Interested in your family history? Not sure where to start? Stumped on a missing relative? Sign up for a slot with our genealogist! Appointments are 50 minutes. Our genealogist will work with you to dig into your family tree and help you piece together your past. Please bring your own device if possible, otherwise iPads will be provided.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/genealogy-assistance-day-tickets-1602655127629?aff=oddtdtcreator
Appointments are free, but space is limited. Please fill out this form before attending.
Thanks to the Genealogy Interest Group at the Rice County Historical Society for helping provide this program.
Genealogy 101 w/ Rice County Genealogy Interest Group
Join Dave Lenway from the Rice County Genealogy Interest Group to get a beginner's guide to genealogy research. Learn about taking the first steps in your genealogy journey, receive resources to take home with you, and find out about upcoming one-on-one consultations. No registration required.
September History Book Club
Since its first publication in 1995, Lies My Teacher Told Me has become one of the most important - and successful - history books of our time, having won an American Book Award and sold nearly two million copies.
What started out as a survey of the twelve leading American history textbooks has ended up being a book the San Francisco Chronicle calls “an extremely convincing plea for truth in education.” Beginning with pre-Columbian history and ranging over characters and events as diverse as Reconstruction, Helen Keller, the first Thanksgiving, the My Lai massacre, 9/11, and the Iraq War, Loewen offers an eye-opening critique of existing textbooks, and a wonderful retelling of American history as it should - and could -be taught to American students
Defeat of Jesse James Days Seminar Series
2026 Defeat of Jesse James Days Seminar Series
We will feature Russ Swanson of Canton, South Dakota as he presents much of his research into the early years of the James and Younger Gang and their escape from Northfield. Earl Weinmann will discuss the Myths, Lies and Misconceptions of the Raid. We will have the opportunity to learn about some of the weapons that were used by both the outlaw gang and the heroic townspeople that defended their home from either Russ or his brother Steve Swanson. As an extra special opportunity you will have the opportunity to handle the actual weapons.
There will be a $10.00 entry fee for each Seminar if you have not signed up for the VIP Experience that is offered by the Northfield History Center. You can pay upon your arrival.