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

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

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

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

Ely Young of Hermantown Awarded 2025 Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship by the St. Louis County Historical Society The St. Louis County Historical Society is pleased to announce the winner of its 2025 Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship. Mr. Young wrote his winning essay about his great aunt, Shirley Hedin (nee, Armstrong), who landed on the cover of LIFE Magazine in 1943 as part of the Women’s Land Army. Ely Young, a 2023 Hermantown High School graduate , is

Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 5:30PM Free and open to the public St. Louis County Depot Lake Superior Railroad Museum 506 West Michigan Street Duluth, MN 55802 Veterans Memorial Hall, a program of the St. Louis County Historical Society, and the Lake Superior Railroad Museum announce their next event in the local history presentation series, History in a Pint . The presentation “Hold the Line” , will feature storyteller/author Darrell Pedersen , the 2024 winner of the Northeast

Click the link below to view our Winter 2025 issue of Rootprints , the Society's newsletter. Printed copies will be 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 .

Join the St. Louis County Historical Society and Veterans Memorial Hall for our signature dinner event, the 20th Annual Remembrance Dinner . This year, as we celebrate 250 years of our armed forces, we are honored to feature a keynote address from longtime Northern News Now Meteorologist and Reporter, Dave Anderson . Event Details Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM Social Hour, 6:00 PM Dinner, 7:00 PM Program Location: The Great Hall of the St. Louis County D

11AM-3PM on Saturday, November 22, 2025 Free and Open to the Public St. Louis County Depot 506 West Michigan Street Duluth, Minnesota 55802 The St. Louis County Historical Society (SLCHS), under the guidance of the SLCHS American Indian Advisory Committee, is proud to announce its annual Native American Heritage Day from 11AM to 3PM on Saturday, November 22, 2025 , at the St. Louis County Depot (506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55802). The event is free and open to the public.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 11AM CEREMONY FREE LUNCH 12:30PM DOCUMENTARY ST. LOUIS COUNTY DEPOT 506 W MICHIGAN ST, GREAT HALL DULUTH, MN 55802 This year the Duluth Women of Today are joining forces with the Veterans Memorial Hall in sponsoring our 2025 Veterans Day Ceremonies . This year marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 , in the Great Hall of the DEPOT (506 W. Michigan St) . T