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

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.

Antique Appraisal 2026 Next Event: February 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 appraisal, to be at your service beginning at noon in the Union Lounge (outside of

After 50+ years of bringing the 1800s logging era to life, we are saying a fond farewell to the J.C. Ryan Forestry Gallery. Join us as we celebrate its legacy before we begin an exciting new chapter! 🗓 WHEN:  Tuesday, January 20 ⏰ TIME:  5:30 PM 📍 WHERE:  The Depot, Duluth Why you should join us: Final Look:  Explore the artifact-dense logging camp and see the "Sky Pilot’s Folding Organ" one last time. Special Guests:  Go behind the scenes with Curator Terry Johnson and des

Stay connected with the St. Louis County Historical Society! We publish a newsletter each month in addition to our quarterly publication Rootprints . Click here  to read our January 2026 issue. If you want to be added to our email distribution list, please click to subscribe  or email us at history@thehistorypeople.org . (Image: Chester Park Skiing, Duluth, Minnesota, 1929. Photographer Rodney F. Paine, courtesy UMD Katherine A. Martin Library, originally collected by SLCHS)