Halloween-themed invitation featuring silhouettes of children trick-or-treating in front of a haunted house. The text reads: "Trick or Treat at the Cox House, October 31 from 5-7 PM." A full moon and bats complete the scene.

Trick-or-Treat at the Cox House

Families are invited to come to trick-or-treat at the Cox House.

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Love, Courtship & Marriage

We will cover the Language of Flowers, Fan Signals and Flirtation, and Marriage customs of the turn of the century. It was important for every young lady to be aware of these concealed messages, and every young man should know how to interpret them.

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Changing Times: The Cox Daughters and the Progressive Era

The program will include everything from fashion, prohibition and flappers, and the politics of the time, etc.

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NCHS Announces Changes in Admissions Pricing and Structure

Some fees to rise, and free admission to children expands to include all youth aged 17 and younger. Saint Peter, MN (January 10, 2023) – The Nicollet County Historical Society is announcing changes in its admissions fees that will go into effect immediately. General admission for adults will increase from

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(MEMBERS ONLY) Photo Day with Santa

Santa is visiting the Cox House before his busy season starts! Families will have 10 minutes with Santa to grab that perfect holiday snapshot.

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Teddy Roosevelt Live Parlor Talk

Learn about Teddy Roosevelt's early life as a child, from his days as a Deputy Sherrif, to charging up San Juan Hill. 

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Roosevelt for President Campaign Party

Meet and visit with Teddy Roosevelt as portrayed by Adam Lindquist of Teddy Roosevelt Live. 

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Trick-or-Treat at the Cox House

Families are invited to come to trick-or-treat at the Cox House.

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Color graphic of a blacksmith hammering iron on an anvil. The background is burnt orange. All you can see of the person is her hands.

Historic Crafts & Skills Day

Visit with the blacksmith, flax spinner, quilter, and more during this event celebrating the crafts and skills of our ancestors.

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Decorative graphic for event. U.S. flag draped across the top of the page with a tan background. Words read Frontier Indpendence Day. Pic, Music, and Special Guest President Abraham Lincoln

Frontier Independence Day

Come with the family, bring a picnic lunch, and dine on the grounds. Enjoy music and a special appearance by Pres. Abraham Lincoln. A FREE event from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 9th.

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