Pictured: Joseph Louis Maymaushkowaush The St. Louis County Historical Society (SLCHS), with guidance from its American Indian Advisory Committee, is repatriating pipes and stems from its museum collections to their original owner, the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa.  According to SLCHS museum records, the four pipe bowls and two stems were acquired in 1939. They are known to have belonged to the last hereditary Chief of Grand Portage, Chief Joseph Maymushkowaush. Therefore,

2025 was a year of revitalization for the St. Louis County Historical Society. From refreshing our permanent exhibits to welcoming new faces at our community events, we’ve focused on making regional history more accessible and engaging than ever before. Our latest Annual Report is now live, offering a look at the impact of your support and the vibrant community we are building together. [ Read the 2025 Annual Report here. ]

Antique Appraisal 2026 Next Event:   May 20, 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 th

Join Executive Director Wayne Gannaway and Curator Terry Johnson for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at one of the city's most significant landmarks. Built in 1895 to replace a structure lost to fire, the Board of Trade building was once the global nerve center of the grain industry. In its heyday, this architectural gem transacted more wheat futures than anywhere else on Earth. Now managed by INH Properties, the building remains a testament to the era when Duluth sat at

Our April Newsletter is here!