St. Louis County Historical Society
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Antique Appraisal
St. Louis County Depot 506 W Michigan St., Duluth, MN, United StatesBring 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 Board Room), which is on street level. Follow event signage. Registration is in person only and cut-off at 2:30PM, so the appraiser can finish appraisals by 3PM. Guests are called up in the order that they are registered. You may bring up to two items per person for an informal oral identification and evaluation of each antique. If the piece is too large or fragile to be hand-carried, clear photographs with a description of any marks and labels will be sufficient. Past participants have thoroughly enjoyed the appraiser’s comments on what is always an interesting...
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Antique Appraisal
St. Louis County Depot 506 W Michigan St., Duluth, MN, United StatesBring 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 Board Room), which is on street level. Follow event signage. Registration is in person only and cut-off at 2:30PM, so the appraiser can finish appraisals by 3PM. Guests are called up in the order that they are registered. You may bring up to two items per person for an informal oral identification and evaluation of each antique. If the piece is too large or fragile to be hand-carried, clear photographs with a description of any marks and labels will be sufficient. Past participants have thoroughly enjoyed the appraiser’s comments on what is always an interesting...
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History in a Pint: Bicentennial Boom
Lake Superior Railroad Museum 506 W Michigan St., Duluth, MN, United StatesThe St. Louis County Historical Society is thrilled to announce the rescheduled date for the Bicentennial Boom presentation. Hosted at the historic Lake Superior Railroad Museum inside the St. Louis County Depot (506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN), this is the last of our three-part series — 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 deep into the history and narratives that shaped our region and nation. Bicentennial Boom 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 3, 2026 “Charting a New Course: How Duluth Harnessed the ‘Spirit of '76” While Duluth’s economic struggles of the early 1970s are well-documented, its incredible Bicentennial boom is a story waiting to be told. In 1975 and 1976, dozens of diverse ethnic festivals celebrated Northland heritage, sparking major community improvements —...
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Antique Appraisal
St. Louis County Depot 506 W Michigan St., Duluth, MN, United StatesBring 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 Board Room), which is on street level. Follow event signage. Registration is in person only and cut-off at 2:30PM, so the appraiser can finish appraisals by 3PM. Guests are called up in the order that they are registered. You may bring up to two items per person for an informal oral identification and evaluation of each antique. If the piece is too large or fragile to be hand-carried, clear photographs with a description of any marks and labels will be sufficient. Past participants have thoroughly enjoyed the appraiser’s comments on what is always an interesting...
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Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle of Service, Memory, and Community
American Legion Post 71 5814 Grand Ave, Duluth, MinnesotaVeterans Memorial Hall, a program of the St. Louis County Historical Society, is partnering with the Minnesota Humanities Center to present Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle of Service, Memory, and Community on Thursday, September 24, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 71. The event is free, and advance registration is required. Register online at https://www.mnhum.org/event/duluth-objects-of-war-a-storytelling-circle-of-service-memory-community. Space is limited, and registration helps organizers plan seating and the light meal. For Objects of War, participants are invited to bring an item connected to military service or the experience of war and conflict — such as dog tags, a service member’s good luck charm, a photograph, a letter, or a family heirloom — and share the story behind it. Guided by trained facilitators, the evening will explore why we hold on to certain objects and how those objects help us better understand the human impacts of war. Participants...
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Antique Appraisal
St. Louis County Depot 506 W Michigan St., Duluth, MN, United StatesBring 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 Board Room), which is on street level. Follow event signage. Registration is in person only and cut-off at 2:30PM, so the appraiser can finish appraisals by 3PM. Guests are called up in the order that they are registered. You may bring up to two items per person for an informal oral identification and evaluation of each antique. If the piece is too large or fragile to be hand-carried, clear photographs with a description of any marks and labels will be sufficient. Past participants have thoroughly enjoyed the appraiser’s comments on what is always an interesting...
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Annual Native American Heritage Day
University of Minnesota DuluthThe St. Louis County Historical Society, under the guidance of the SLCHS American Indian Advisory Committee, is proud to announce its annual Native American Heritage Day from 11 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2026. This year’s event is in partnership with the University of Minnesota-Duluth's American Indian Learning Resource Center and Indigenous Student Organization and will be held in the Kirby Ballroom at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. The event is free and open to all. Native American Heritage Day gives anyone who is curious the opportunity to see, hear, and taste our regional Ojibwe culture. The theme of this year’s event is Native Creativity. Chat with local Ojibwe artists, view their work, and learn more about how Native identity influences their creativity. There will be opportunities to purchase artwork and make crafts of your own! The Historical Society will also be unveiling the design for our new...
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Annual Native American Heritage Day
University of Minnesota DuluthThe St. Louis County Historical Society, under the guidance of the SLCHS American Indian Advisory Committee, is proud to announce its annual Native American Heritage Day from 11 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2026. This year’s event is in partnership with the University of Minnesota-Duluth's American Indian Learning Resource Center and Indigenous Student Organization and will be held in the Kirby Ballroom at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. The event is free and open to all. Native American Heritage Day gives anyone who is curious the opportunity to see, hear, and taste our regional Ojibwe culture. The theme of this year’s event is Native Creativity. Chat with local Ojibwe artists, view their work, and learn more about how Native identity influences their creativity. There will be opportunities to purchase artwork and make crafts of your own! The Historical Society will also be unveiling the design for our new...
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