May History Happy Hour
Come and learn about the Northfield Rotary Club as they celebrate their 100th anniversary this year. Scott Richardson spent hours in our archives researching the organization and is excited to share his findings.
June History Happy Hour
Since Fall 2023, Bobby Targ has been visiting local graveyards, seeking out the most neglected graves to uncover and share the lives of those closest to being forgotten. Through archival research and writing belated obituaries, he aims to offer these individuals a second life by preserving and sharing their stories. In this presentation, Bobby will share some of the people he has met through history, reflect on what it means to remember, and invite others to see graveyards not as endings, but as places of rediscovery.
April History Happy Hour
Judy Kutulas is professor emerita of history, film and media studies, and gender and sexuality studies at St. Olaf College. She will discuss her book Sitcom Mom: The Evolution of a Classic Television Character.
March History Happy Hour
Carleton College Associate Professor of History, Rebecca Brueckmann, will present on Black women’s history of the 19th and 20th centuries and how it relates to today.
Saturday session of The Guns of the Northfield Raid
Saturday session of The Guns of the Northfield Raid. Local firearm expert, Andy Ebling, will share insights on the weaponry used during the bank raid. Participants will be able to handle the weapons.
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Myths, Lies and Misconceptions of the James Younger Gang
Myths, Lies and Misconceptions of the James Younger Gang. Local tour guide and James & Younger Gang historian, Earl Weinmann, will lead a deep dive into the history surrounding the gang including a number of fallacies that refuse to go away.
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The Escape of the James & Younger Gang and the Aftermath
The Escape of the James & Younger Gang and the Aftermath. Led by local historian, Earl Weinmann, the discussion will be focused on the two week attempted escape and the drama that surrounded the largest posse in U.S. history.
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The James & Younger Gang Before the Raid
The James & Younger Gang Before the Raid. If you have seen the historic reenactment in Northfield or intend to, this seminar will provide necessary background to the Northfield Raid. Local James & Younger Gang expert, Earl Weinmann, will lead this in depth session.
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Friday Session of The Guns of the Northfield Raid
Friday session of The Guns of the Northfield Raid. Local firearms expert, Andy Ebling, will share insights on the weaponry used during the bank raid. Participants will also be able to handle the weapons.
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History Happy Hour Feat. Dan Rogness
Join us for our next History Happy Hour in the archives on Monday, August 5th, featuring Dan Rogness. Dan will be speaking on the Valley Grove Church preservation in Nerstrand. Doors open at 5:30pm, program starts at 6:00. Free admission!
You can learn more about Valley Grove at https://valleygrovemn.org/
Jigsaw Puzzle Night
Join us for another jigsaw competition! Pre-register at www.example. Teams of 4 will race to finish the puzzle.
History Happy Hour | Featuring Robb Campbell
In 1874 George Custer took the first camera to the Black Hills; in 1974 Don Progulske reshot the photos; in 2024 Robb Campbell made a digital book of it all. On Monday, April 1st, (no joke) come to the museum archives at 5:30pm to see the best time machine we have, and eat some hard old food from 1874. Try some demos of digital change pairs, panoramas, and stereo views, including some new-old shots of Northfield and Faribault.
