Northfield Historical Society

Northfield Historical Society Since 1975, the Northfield History Center has been dedicated to preserving, interpreting and honoring the unique history of Northfield Minnesota.

This coming Monday!
05/28/2026

This coming Monday!

What a lovely sign!
05/27/2026

What a lovely sign!

Archives Adventures- Memorial Day. These items are part of a World War I collection that belonged to J.T.(John Thomas) ...
05/26/2026

Archives Adventures- Memorial Day. These items are part of a World War I collection that belonged to J.T.(John Thomas) Hanson.
Items were in Hanson's footlocker and included a helmet, gas mask, belt buckle, sewing kit, water pail, canteen, bayonet, knap sack, dog tags, holster (NO pistol found) mess kit, forage cap, duffle bag, war books on strategy, photograph in frame, appointment papers and more.

Archives Adventures- Happy Memorial Day weekend. We recently received a donation regarding the life of Northfielder LaVe...
05/24/2026

Archives Adventures- Happy Memorial Day weekend. We recently received a donation regarding the life of Northfielder LaVerne F. Lowe Jr., who was killed in action on November 23, 1944, in Merzonhauson, Germany. He is interred at the American Military Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands. The donation comprises numerous letters addressed to his parents, residents of 506 Winona St., whose father operated a Real Estate and Insurance business located in the Scriver Building. The Lowe family is extended gratitude from a grateful town.

The sprinkler system is getting installed. It’s quite the project and when it’s finished we will open the museum & store...
05/22/2026

The sprinkler system is getting installed. It’s quite the project and when it’s finished we will open the museum & store again! 🤠

More exciting work going on at NHC! The top facia is going to be restored. It’s metal and the part over the Olive Oil & ...
05/21/2026

More exciting work going on at NHC! The top facia is going to be restored. It’s metal and the part over the Olive Oil & Vinegar store will be fabricated and returned!

THE (NEW) JUNIOR CURATOR PROGRAMSThe Junior Curator program is a summer volunteer opportunity for students in 8th grade ...
05/19/2026

THE (NEW) JUNIOR CURATOR PROGRAMS

The Junior Curator program is a summer volunteer opportunity for students in 8th grade who have an interest in local history, putting together exhibits, learning how museums are run and want a positive learning experience this summer!

There are two separate opportunities in the Junior Curator (a student may apply to one or both) which include:

Exhibits Program: Students will receive hands on experience in how a museum operates. They will assist in creating an exhibit, promote the museum at our tent in the Riverwalk Market Fair on Bridge Square, and gain retail experience through their work in the museum store from window displays to the sales counter.

Archives Program: The Northfield History Center is often referred to as the “Northfield’s Attic” because it is a storehouse for thousands of documents and objects from its earliest history to the recent past. Students will learn how a museum operates behind the scenes by participating in artifact collection, preparation and preservation. In addition, volunteers will gain a better understanding local history!
Email us! Exhibits Program: [email protected] or Archives Program: [email protected]

Interested in a volunteer opportunity where you get to meet new people from all over the world while working in a nice a...
05/19/2026

Interested in a volunteer opportunity where you get to meet new people from all over the world while working in a nice air conditioned environment? We are looking for History Center store clerk volunteers this summer and fall - no experience necessary! Please send a DM or an email to [email protected] for more information!

Archive Adventures- When Castle Rock had a Castle Rock! Castle Rock was named this rock formation. The formation, known ...
05/18/2026

Archive Adventures- When Castle Rock had a Castle Rock! Castle Rock was named this rock formation. The formation, known to Dakota Native Americans as Inyan Bosdata or "Rock Standing on End", was also the namesake of the nearby Inyan Bosdata Wakpa, known today as the Cannon River.
Erosion finally wore the castle down, and it's a lump of limestone now.

Address

408 Division Street S
Northfield, MN
55057

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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(507) 645-9268

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