The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, the League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area, White Bear Lake Rotary Club and Many Faces, invite the community to the August 17 opening of a compelling new exhibit exploring the complex history of voting rights in the United States. The opening night keynote address will be […]
In celebration of the United States of America's 250th birthday, we are bringing exciting new pop-up exhibits from our friends at The Gilder Lehrman Collection to the White Bear Lake Area! “Who Can Vote? A Brief History of Voting Rights in the US” Pop-Up Exhibit This exhibition examines voting rights, emphasizing the […]
Join us for our annual Pops on the Porch celebration on the lawn of the Fillebrown House. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic supper, if you wish, and enjoy the Big Band sounds of the Moonlight Serenaders. This is a FREE event but donations are always welcome!
Every vote counts during Suffrage Story Time. This program introduces the concept of voting rights to our youngest community members, by giving them the opportunity to listen to two story books about Women's Suffrage and then vote for their favorite book. Local artist and historian, Madeline Hansen, will lead the program by reading two Women's […]
Experience Women's Suffrage History through creative educational activities and crafts! Local artist and historian, Madeline Hansen, will lead participants in a variety of "Votes for Women" art projects as they learn about Minnesota's special role in Women's Suffrage History. The legacy of White Bear's very own Emily Gilman Noyes will be featured. Attendees will work […]
Our Lake Avenue walking tour is getting a facelift! Join us for part two of this revamped outdoor walking series as we look closely at the history of the former resorts, boat-building businesses, and summer cottages that lived along our shores. The tour will begin and end at the White Bear Lake Armory. Part Two […]
The community is invited to a free reception and program on Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 pm, celebrating Minnesota’s unique role in Women’s Suffrage History as the first place women voted under the full power of the 19th Amendment in 1920 on Aug. 27th. This year’s event will be held at the White Bear Lake […]
In celebration of the United States of America's 250th birthday, we are bringing exciting new pop-up exhibits from our friends at The Gilder Lehrman Collection to the White Bear Lake Area! “Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy” Pop-Up Exhibit When the Declaration of Independence was issued, the idea that “all men are […]
Exploring the history of the names of streets, parks, schools, buildings, and more in the municipalities that the Historical Society serves. Part Seven explores the city of White Bear Lake’s South Side. Free to attend! This program will be hosted at the White Bear Lake Armory. No registration required.
Join the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society during White Bear Township Days for bingo! Tents for bingo will be set up outside the historic White Bear Town Hall with cards for purchase. Bingo will begin at 4pm and end promptly at 6pm. Purchase a card for $2 a piece and see if the balls […]