Our April Newsletter is here!

Our 104th Annual Meeting of the Members is April 21, 2026

Antique Appraisal 2026 Next Event:   April 15, 2026 , from noon to 3PM Register in person before 2:30PM . FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS: Bring your antique/collectible item for a free appraisal to the St. Louis County Depot at 506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, Minnesota . The St. Louis County Historical Society has arranged for Denny Mager of Northern Specialty, an expert in antique appraisal, to be at your service beginning at noon in the Union Lounge (outside of

The Twin Ports Festival of History returns in 2026 with a slate of talks and deep dives into local and regional history. Join us for an Open House on Saturday, March 28 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM Society Executive Director, Wayne Gannaway, will present “The Art of Soldiering: Servicemembers, Satire, and Cartoons.”  Explore the unique, often humorous, and deeply personal world of military life through the lens of those who lived it. Discover how satire helped servicemembers naviga

REGISTER ONLINE NOW! CSM John S. Werner Memorial 5K Run-Walk June 13, 2026 8:45AM Opening Ceremony & 9AM Start Time Start & Finish at: The Other Place Bar & Grill 3930 E Calvary Rd Duluth, MN 55803 Entry Fee: $35 Sign-up online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Duluth/CSMJohnWernerMemorial5kRunWalk . Scan to access race signup website. St. Louis County Historical Society and its Veterans Memorial Hall are holding a 5k Run-Walk to honor the memory of CSM (Command Sergeant Maj

This month, we’re shining a light on the trailblazing women who shaped the history of St. Louis County. From the Iron Range to the Duluth harbor, their legacies continue to inspire us. Along with celebrating Women’s History Month, we have a full calendar of March events and some essential updates regarding our gallery spaces. Dive in to see what’s changing at the Society. Read the Full Issue

Our February newsletter is here. This month, we’re honoring Black History by bringing the untold stories of St. Louis County to the forefront.

February is here and it is officially Black History Month. This celebration initially began as Negro History Week and it was chosen because it coincided with the birthday of Abraham Lincoln on February 12th and that of Frederick Douglass’, purportedly February 14th, both of which Black communities had celebrated since the late 19th century. Thus, when it was expanded to a month-long celebration, February was the logical choice. In our area of the country, we have had many Afr

Pictured: Wayne Gannaway, Executive Director of the St. Louis County Historical Society and Event Speaker History-in-a-Pint The Art of Soldiering: Servicemembers, Satire, and Cartoons   February 17, 2026, 5:30 PM St. Louis County Depot Lake Superior Railroad Museum 506 W Michigan St Duluth, MN 55802 Soldiers and Marines have long used art to process the chaos of military life. Whether fueled by boredom, anxiety, or camaraderie, service members have channeled their experience

Due to the extreme cold, the St. Louis County Historical Society's exhibits & offices will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026 . Stay warm and stay safe.