Antique Appraisal 2026 Next Event: June 17, 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 the Boa

1885 Board of Trade Building, Archives and Special Collections, Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth Did you know that the Board of Trade building on the corner of 3rd Ave W and 1st Street was the fifth home of the Duluth Board of Trade? Perhaps you've heard about the two Board of Trade buildings, but what happened to their other homes? And what even is a “board of trade?” The story of Duluth’s Board of Trade begins, as many Duluth stories do, with Phila

SLCHS Strategic Planning Committee At its 104th annual meeting on April 21 at the St. Louis County Depot, the St. Louis County Historical Society welcomed three new Board of Governors members: Beth Pierce, Jeff Anderson, and Faith Wickenhauser. The Society is completing a strategic planning process to shape a new museum visitor experience at the Depot, strengthen connections across St. Louis County, and secure a permanent home for its nearly 14,000 artifacts. The Society al

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,

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

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