Fillebrown House

1879 lakeside cottage at the corner of Lake and Morehead Avenues.

The Armory

Located on the corner of Fourth Street and Cook Avenue, the Armory is Minnesota’s newest listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

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White Bear Town Hall

Located in White Bear Township, the Town Hall is an important historical centerpiece for the greater community.

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We Save History

The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society connects our community to its past, cultivating an understanding and appreciation for our history. We fulfill our mission by:

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Maintain Our Heritage

We are the safe keepers of our heritage. We gather and maintain historical information and artifacts.

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Community Storytellers

We are the community storytellers. We educate the community about the history of the White Bear Lake area.

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Historic Preservation

We are advocates for historic preservation. We encourage personal and community responsibility for preserving our physical links to the past.

COVID-19 Update

Based on the guidelines from Governor Walz and the Minnesota Department of Health to help slow the Spread of COVID-19, our office at the White Bear Lake Armory will be closed through until further notice. All programs have been canceled. Please stay tuned for future programs. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but we want everyone to stay healthy!

WBLAHS Online Offerings

The WBLAHS is working toward several types of online offerings and would like your input.

Please take our survey and let us know what you would like to learn about our local history.

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Congratulations Graduates of 2020

by Sara Hanson | Jun 5, 2020 | Schools

Much has been said and done to honor the graduates of 2020. Their senior year has been very different than many of them expected and their resilience is something that should not be taken lightly. They join other classes who suffered unimaginable challenges when their school careers began. The...

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