

2026 Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship
Applications can be downloaded from the Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship webpage. NOW OPEN CLOSES: OCT0BER 19, 2026 2026 Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship Veterans Memorial Hall (VMH), a program of the St. Louis County Historical Society, is connecting students, soldiers, and the public with the legacy of Duluth native and Medal of Honor recipient Mike Colalillo through its annual scholarship and a recent exhibit loan to Colalillo’s historic 398th U.S.


Denfeld High School Centennial Celebration
Abbott, Ray W.. 1925?. "West Duluth Denfeld High School Site, Duluth, Minnesota." University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University Archives, Accessed September 23, 2026. See original source: https://collection.mndigital.org/catalog/umd:7712 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 3:00 PM: Unveiling of History 4:00 PM: Centennial Social Hour 5:00 PM: Historical Presentation & Future Dedication: The event also includes a very "special presentation on the rich history of


11/11/2026 Veterans Day Event at Duluth National Guard Training and Community Center
State of Minnesota Veterans Day Celebration Wednesday, November 11, 2026 8:30 AM Free Breakfast 10:00 AM Program Duluth National Guard Training & Community Center 4015 Airpark Blvd Duluth, MN 55811 St. Louis County Historical Society and the Veterans Memorial Hall program will support the state event held at the Duluth National Guard Training & Community Center, instead of hosting a separate event at the Depot. "The program is free and open to the public. No registration nor


Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle of Service, Memory, and Community
Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle of Service, Memory, and Community Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00PM-8:30PM American Legion Post 71 5814 Grand Ave Duluth, MN 55807 FREE Admission, advance registration required Veterans Memorial Hall, a program of the St. Louis County Historical Society, is partnering with the Minnesota Humanities Center to present Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle of Service, Memory, and Community on Thursday, September 24, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30


Antique Appraisal Dates
Antique Appraisal 2026 Next Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12PM-3PM Register in person before 2:30PM 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 Board Room), which is on street level. F


Rootprints Summer 2026
Click the link below to view our Summer 2026 issue of Rootprints, the Society's newsletter. Printed copies were mailed to our members. Monthly E-newsletter If you are interested in receiving the Society's monthly e-newsletter, please sign-up to be on our email distribution list.


History in a Pint: "Bicentennial Boom" Rescheduled for 6PM on 9/3/26
The St. Louis County Historical Society is thrilled to announce the rescheduling of the Bicentennial Boom presentation. Hosted at the historic Lake Superior Railroad Museum inside the St. Louis County Depot, this is the last of our three-part installment—collectively themed “A Summer of Storytelling”—with an engaging blend of local triumph, humorous misadventures, and poignant wartime reflections. Attendees can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere complete with a cash bar while diving

































