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We would like everyone to join us for our upcoming program title The History of Memorial Day and the Significance of the World War I Poppy.  This event takes place on May 15, at 7:00 p.m. here at the Northfield Historical Society.  If you have ever wondered how Memorial Day got started and why the poppy is so important stop on down at NHS on the 15 and find out.  This event is free and open to the public!

Sorry I did not get this posted yesterday, but the upload took longer than I thought.  You can view the documentary online by clicking on the play button below or by going to the Northfield History Video section of our website.  If you would like to purchase a copy of the video they are for sale in our Museum Store for $5.00.

Update, May 12.

I just saw that the Manitou Messenger, the St. Olaf student produced newspaper, published an article about the documentary on their web site.  Click here to view it.

Ytterboe the Dog: A Community Tale DVDs are now for sale in our Museum Store.  You can purchase a DVD by calling NHS at 507-645-9268, by emailing us and telling us you would like a copy or you can stop by NHS, we are located at 408 Division Street, right on Bridge Square!  The DVD is for sale for $5.00.

Scott Richardson is the 2008 Joseph Lee Heywood Award Winner.  Scott is a long time Northfielder and has been involved in many civic organizations in town. Scott has been involved in the Chamber of Commerce, Northfield Booster Club, the Defeat of Jesse James Days and the Northfield Historical Society to name a few.  See Locally Grown for their post and some better pictures and the Northfield News, for their story.    CONGRATS SCOTT!

Last night at Viking Theater on the St. Olaf College campus, the Northfield Historical Society premiered our second student produced documentary on Northfield history, Ytterboe the Dog: A Community Tale.  Jessica Steinbach and Stephanie Tanner were the two St. Olaf interns that produce the documentary.  The theater was packed and everyone seemed to enjoy the video.  Check out Locally Grown for pictures from last night.  The video will be for sale in the Museum Store sometime next week, check back here for more up-to-date information.

left to right in the picture is Jessica Steinbach, myself (Hayes Scriven) and Stephanie Tanner.