Give to the Max Day

Through preserving the objects, images and stories of our collective past and sharing those in publications, online offerings, exhibits, research opportunities, tours and presentations, the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society works to connect our community to its past every day.

White Bear History Hunt

White Bear Lake Armory 2228 4th St., White Bear Lake, MN, United States

Get your map from the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society at the White Bear Lake Armory for $10. Location histories are on the other side of the map, but each is missing a history fact. Take an adventure around White Bear and Bald Eagle Lakes in any order you choose to fill in the […]

$10

Fillebrown House Tours

Fillebrown House 4735 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN, United States

Tour White Bear's 1879 lakeside cottage with a knowledgeable guide to hear the stories of the Noyes, Young and Fillebrown families who have used this property as their summer home. The Fillebrown House is a wonderful example of Stick Style architecture with inspired details throughout. Reservations recommended Tours begin at 10:00 & 11:30 and last […]

$12

Gangster Bus Tour

White Bear Lake Armory 2228 4th St., White Bear Lake, MN, United States

Come along for an adventurous outing to explore the hideouts and haunts of the 1930s era gangsters who laid low in the cottages around White Bear and Bald Eagle Lakes. Sights include a Mahtomedi speakeasy and the location of a notorious dance club. Advanced tickets required. Get your Tickets: $25/general public $20/WBLAHS Members Tours depart […]

$25

Fillebrown House Tours

Fillebrown House 4735 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN, United States

Tour White Bear's 1879 lakeside cottage with a knowledgeable guide to hear the stories of the Noyes, Young and Fillebrown families who have used this property as their summer home. The Fillebrown House is a wonderful example of Stick Style architecture with inspired details throughout. Reservations recommended Tours begin at 10:00 & 11:30 and last […]

$12

Give to the Max Day 2022

The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society connects our community to its past, cultivating an understanding and appreciation for our history. Since 1970 the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society (WBLAHS) has kept the history for the five communities that border the shores of White Bear Lake - The City of Birchwood Village, Dellwood, Mahtomedi, […]