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The Nicollet County Historical Society was organized on August 22, 1928. From its home in the Treaty Site History Center, the Nicollet County Historical Society preserves, protects, and interprets the history of Nicollet County and the state of Minnesota. The Treaty Site History Center features a nationally recognized award-winning exhibit on the Traverse des Sioux Treaty of 1851 and its consequences, other local history displays, and a full-service research archive.

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Event Series hiSTORY hangout

hiSTORY hangout

Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

Join us for our free monthly history chat, where we'll engage in lively conversation, share stories, and enjoy light refreshments.

Film Series | The First Silent Night

Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

Join renowned actor Simon Callow as he uncovers the moving origins of Silent Night.

Our Landscape as a Time Machine: St. Peter’s Geologic Past

Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

This presentation will introduce participants to St. Peter's geologic history through the lens of geologic maps. You'll learn how maps help us reconstruct the past and how they help us locate natural resources. Finally, you'll learn about some places nearby that reveal the evidence of our geologic past.

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CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK

Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

Our museums and offices are closed for winter break from December 22, 2024 - January 6, 2025.