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

Antique Appraisal 2026 Next Event:   March 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

Our February newsletter is here. This month, we’re honoring Black History by bringing the untold stories of St. Louis County to the forefront.

February is here and it is officially Black History Month. This celebration initially began as Negro History Week and it was chosen because it coincided with the birthday of Abraham Lincoln on February 12th and that of Frederick Douglass’, purportedly February 14th, both of which Black communities had celebrated since the late 19th century. Thus, when it was expanded to a month-long celebration, February was the logical choice. In our area of the country, we have had many Afr

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.

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)

A fairly universal attribute, and sometimes a necessity of Veterans life, is sports. Typically, sports are considered a leisurely activity for civilians, but it is also an enjoyable activity that can help break up the military regiment for Veterans. It is also encouraged by service leadership as it helps in the conditioning of a soldier and/or sailors especially when they are not actively engaged in their military duties. In our area of the country, with its wintery weather s

St. Louis County Historical Society began its first e-newsletter last spring! Click here to read our December 2025 issue. If you want to be added to our email distribution list, please send us a message to subscribe or email us at history@thehistorypeople.org .

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 .

St. Louis County Historical Society is Participating in the 17th Annual Give to the Max Fundraiser November 1-20, 2025. Protecting Our Legacy: Why History Needs You Now   The St. Louis County Historical Society holds over 13,000 unique artifacts, including military service medals, vital pieces of our mining legacy, and irreplaceable Ojibwe cultural items. They are tangible proof of your ancestors' stories and the physical evidence of our regional history.  But collecting hist