Welcome!

Since 1975, the Northfield Historical Society (NHS) has been dedicated to preserving, interpreting and honoring the unique history of Northfield Minnesota.  This weblog acts as a conduit for information on anything and everything NHS related.  We are an independent non-profit organization governed by our membership through a Board of Directors.

Today the Northfield Historical Society actively serves the Northfield area by offering presentations of Northfield history, educational programs, special historical events, exhibits, and a library and archives.


4th of July

The Northfield Historical Society will be open Saturday July 4th!

Here is a list of what all will be happening on Bridge Square.

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Outlaw Run

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It's back!  That's, right the Outlaw Run motorcycle ride is back!  Last year NHS went out on a limb and hosted it's first ever Outlaw Run motorcycle ride to benefit the NHS Youth Education Programs.  It was such a success that we are bringing it back again this year.  The run is on August 22  and registration is $20 per bike. This year's event is going to be bigger and better than last year!  To learn more about the Run and how to register, visit the Outlaw Run web page.

 

Here are the photos from last year's ride.


Archer House

I can't believe it has been three weeks since I did a post.  I am sorry for that.

With all the talk about the Archer House renovations, I thought I would share two photographs to show how it has changed over the years.

This first one is dated about 1900.  Notice no boardwalk.

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Now this picture is dated about 1960.  Once again no boardwalk.

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Now, here is a trivia question for everyone.  When was the boardwalk put on?


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