PRECONFERENCE EVENT– Based at the White Bear Lake Amory

 

9:30am                   Registration Check-In Opens (WBL Armory)

10:00-11:15am         Gangster Bus Tour #1* (Departing from WBL Armory)

                               Come along for an adventurous outing to explore the hideouts and haunts of the 1930s-era gangsters who

                               laid low in the cottages around White Bear and Bald Eagle Lakes. Sights include a Mahtomedi speakeasy and

                               the location of a notorious night club.

10:00am-2:00pm   Self-guided tours at the Washington County Historic Courthouse

                               Located high on a hill overlooking downtown Stillwater, the Washington County Historic Courthouse is the                                       longest standing courthouse in the state of Minnesota, serving as the county seat for over 100 years. Staff     

                               will be available for conversations, questions, and guiding visitors to different parts of the building. Public 

                               street parking & parking lot available.

10:30 & 11:30am     Presentations on Courthouse Preservation Project

                               Brief presentations by Jack Nilsen (Washington County Parks Coordinator for Historic Sites) on a recently-

                               finished $5.2 million preservation project that took place at the courthouse. Q&A to follow. 

11:30am-1:00pm     Lunch (provided at WBL Armory)

11:45am-12:30pm    Inaugural Poster Session (WBL Armory)

12:15-1:30pm           Gangster Bus Tour #2* (Departing from WBL Armory)

1:00pm                    Presentation on Courthouse Preservation Project

1:00-4:00pm           Warden's House Museum Open for Tours & Explore Downtown Stillwater
                                The Warden's House Museum was built in 1853 and served as the home for the wardens of the territorial and 

                                state prison. Today, this beautiful limestone house is filled with 19th-century artifacts. Tours of the house                                          include stories about the prison's early days when Minnesota was still a territory and what life was like for

                                prisoners on the inside.

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                                  There is limited parking and an ADA accessible drop off behind the Warden's House Museum. Drive up the hill, bear

                                  right at the driveway split, and the parking lot is behind the house. For ADA accessibility, follow the sidewalk behind

                                  the house to the door on the left side. Public parking is also available across the street. 

2:30-3:45pm           Gangster Bus Tour #3* (Departing from WBL Armory)

2:30-3:30pm           Local Presentation- "Exhibits– The Possibilities Are Endless!" with the Conference Host Committee

                                We will take a look at a range of exhibits to fit any budget and space. From in-house two-dimensional

                                displays, to studio-designed custom pieces, we will offer tips and ideas to bring your stories to life.

4:00-5:00pm           Vendor Set-Up at WBL Armory

4:00-7:00pm           Check-In at Hotel, Explore White Bear Lake, Dinner & Drinks on Your Own

7:00-9:00pm           Evening Mixer: Maplewood Area Historical Society

                                Join us for a lively MALHM mixer at the Maplewood Area Historical Society! Enjoy live music, engaging

                                games, and delightful hayrides. Savor local munchies while sipping from our cash bar. Expect thrilling

                                surprises and a vibrant atmosphere! Don’t miss this chance to connect with our colleagues from around the

                                state and celebrate all we do. See you there!

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*Bus Tours will require time sign-ups. Messages will be sent to pre-conference registrants in early April 2025. 

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