What should the future of the St. Louis County Historical Society look like? We want to hear from you . We are currently in the "Discovery Phase" of a major strategic planning initiative, facilitated by Madeline Kvale. From preserving our 13,000+ artifacts to ensuring our storytelling is truly inclusive of all voices in our community, we are building a new path forward—and we need your wisdom to get it right. How can you help? It only takes a few minutes to complete our commu

Antique Appraisal 2026 The Antique Appraisal on February 18, 2026 , is CANCELLED , due to the weather. Next Event:   March 18, 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 app

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.