The Northfield Historical Society will close to the public today (Tuesday) at 5 pm following the Governor’s order to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This closure will be in effect until at least March 29. The Board of Directors will be monitoring the situation and will extend the closure if there is a need. Limited research services may be available during this time. Contact the museum by email with your queries.
Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones.
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Here are some suggestions of historical things to do during this uncertain time:
1. Keep a journal. Write down your thoughts and feelings on what’s taking place around you. When the crisis is over, consider donating the journal to the museum. We’re creating a COVID-19 archive for future generations.
- Go online and check out the great digital resources NHS has to offer.
Northfield History Podcasts:
http://www.northfieldhistory.org/northfield-history-podcas…/
Northfield History Collaborative:
http://northfieldhistorycollaborative.org/
Curated Primary Source Sets on the Northfield History Collaborative:
http://northfieldhistorycollaborative.org/primary-source-s…/
Use the walking tour app, Northfield Historical:
- Read up on Northfield history.Eden on the Cannon, the Historic Happenings series, and the History and Architecture of Northfield, MN are great choices!
- Read up on the 1876 James-Younger Gang bank robbery.Shot All To Hell and The Outlaw Youngers are fascinating reads but there are many, many others to choose from.
- Explore Ancestry.com and trace your family’s origins.
We can’t wait to be able to open the doors and invite you all back
into the museum when this crisis is finished!
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Cathy Osterman
Executive Director
