Our 104th Annual Meeting of the Members is April 21, 2026

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

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

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