One of my best memories of growing up in the 1950s were the two weeks my sister and I spent in the summer visiting our grandparent’s farm in...
History
Woodbury History Tour Is Back This August
Back by popular demand, the Woodbury Heritage Society is again providing the public a chance to take a trip through Woodbury’s past. On August 13...
Be a Leader in Community Pride
There is a fair number of Woodbury residents who grew up in neighboring towns and moved here for the schools, parks or the lovely homes. Others of...
A Time for Weddings
As the old saying goes, “Marry in May and rue the day. Marry in April if you can, joy for maiden and for man.” Memories of family and friends’...
The History Behind a Woodbury Homestead
Prelude Village fosters community and shares local history. For Joe and Roxanne Kielbasa, maintaining a 175-year-old farmhouse in their late 50s and...
Over 55 Years of Woodbury
Red Rock Township—created in 1858—was later renamed Woodbury Township in 1859 after Levi Woodbury, a New Hampshire Supreme Court justice and friend...
Woodbury Heritage House Restoration
Our Woodbury Heritage Society owes a debt of gratitude for an astonishing group of community volunteers! Over two memorable weekends, multiple...
The Woodbury Heritage Society Preserves the Past for Future Generations
The Woodbury Heritage Society celebrates and preserves the community. As the community rapidly grows and evolves, the Woodbury Heritage Society...
Beauty and Endurance
Blaise Pascal, a polymath of the 1600s, said even a genius needs beauty, noting, “In difficult times, carry something beautiful in your heart.”...
Spangenberg Sesquicentennial
Celebrate Woodbury’s only national historic structure. The Spangenberg Farmstead is turning 150 years old—and the Woodbury Heritage Society is...
The Fight for Equality
A celebration and remembrance of the history and culture of the Black community. Juneteenth—celebrated June 19—marks the day slavery was abolished...
Lake Elmo Christmas Tree Farm is Still a Family Affair After 65 Years
The Kruegers work year-round to ensure their Lake Elmo Christmas tree farm Though the Krueger’s Christmas Trees farm is on its second location, the...
This Thanksgiving, Honor Minnesota’s Native Communities Through Support and Education
Thanksgiving offers a great opportunity for families to learn more about native history and influence on Minnesota culture. We’ve all heard the...
The History of St. Patrick’s Day—and How to Celebrate at Home
How St. Patrick’s Day came to the U.S.— and how you can find Irish goods in Woodbury to celebrate this month. Most Americans are familiar with St....
Woodbury Heritage House is a Hub of Local History
Over the course of more than 150 years, the Heritage House has grown as a symbol of community history for the residents of Woodbury and is now owned...
The History of Woodbury’s Parks
Woodbury has a proud park legacy. When the city of Woodbury was getting ready to open its new recreation complex, the process of deciding on a name...
Meet June Fremont, Marine and ‘True American’
Woodbury's June Fremont served during World War II. June Fremont has seen and done a lot in her 98 years. As one of the pioneering women to serve in...
Woodbury Lions Club Has Been Making the City Better for Half a Century
Woodbury Lions celebrate 50th anniversary. When a group has been around for a half-century, it might be easy to take it for granted. But the...
The History of Wedgewood, One of Woodbury’s Most Beloved Neighborhoods
How corporate investment made the Wedgewood development possible. Wedgewood is one of Woodbury’s most beloved neighborhoods, and the story of how it...
Have You Been to These Twin Cities Art Museums?
The Twin Cities offer a broad stroke selection of art museums. The Twin Cities loves to show its outdoorsy side. Don’t be fooled—it can pull off its...
