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.

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

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

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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

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their approach to public engagement to History@thehistorypeople.org with the subject line "Community Engagement Coordinator Application." Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Hosted at the historic Lake Superior Railroad Museum inside the St. Louis County Depot The St. Louis County Historical Society is thrilled to announce a captivating special series for its popular History in a Pint program this July and August. Hosted at the historic Lake Superior Railroad Museum inside the St. Louis County Depot, this three-part installment—collectively themed “A Summer of Storytelling”—promises an engaging blend of local triumph, humorous misadventures, and

Listen to Five Guys in July on July 4, 11, 18 & 25! SLCHS Photo: VMH Program Manager Jay Hagen Tune in to Northland FAN on 106.5 FM/560 AM radio on Saturdays in July from 10AM to Noon. Northland FAN Hosts Brian Prudhomme and Dave Cook, along with VMH Program Manager Jay Hagen, will discuss area sports figures and their military experiences. If you miss a Five Guys in July program, visit Northland Sports Page online to listen to past shows.

With school winding down and sunnier, warmer weather looking like it might stick around for more than a day or two, my mind wanders to the open road. For a purely panoramic view, it’s hard to beat Skyline Parkway in Duluth. But if you want to get out of the city and head north, I recommend the Superior National Forest Scenic Byway. You can begin this 78-mile route of serenity in Eveleth in the west or Silver Bay in the east, offering a taste of both the Iron Range and the Nor

GET PSYCHED FOR SUMMER ROAD RACE SEASON AT THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY DEPOT Grandma’s Marathon history exhibit pairs with local Veterans Memorial Hall 5K to kick off Duluth's running festivities. In anticipation of the historic 50th annual Grandma’s Marathon this June, race organizers have officially opened a celebratory historical museum exhibit inside the St. Louis County Depot. Free and open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the exhibit chronicles five decades of Nor