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....
History
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...
Le Dîner en Blanc: An Elegant French Dinner to Save the Miller Barn
Wodbury Heritage Society hosts its second annual fancy fundraiser. As part of its efforts to preserve the historic Miller Barn, one of the last...
This Woodbury Woman is a Gardener, Antiquer, Figure Skater and More
Longtime Woodbury residents Genny and Tom Burdette make old things new. Genny and Tom Burdette have an impressive history in Woodbury. The couple...
A Brief History of Burgundy Wine
Learn about wine that’s as old as the region itself. I’ve neglected this iconic French wine region far too long. Burgundy follows only Bordeaux with...
Woodbury’s Beginnings Were ‘Humble Yet Beautiful’
Looking back at Woodbury’s early growth and continued progress. Before Woodbury became known as a medical industry hub and shopping mall...
130-Year-Old Newport Library is ‘Full of History’
Entering the Newport Library is like stepping back in time. Imagine a small village along the river in the year 1868. For a glimpse of that reality,...
The Case for a Woodbury Preservation Commission
Saying we care about Woodbury’s heritage while losing our city’s historical buildings is a paradox. We need our city to form a heritage preservation...
“It Was Like Batman’s Cave”: Renovating an 1880 Woodbury Farmhouse
As the renovation gets underway, we talked with the current owners and the granddaughter of the original owners to learn about the home’s past,...
Old School
A look back at more than 50 years of schooling in Woodbury. The growth of our community has always been shaped and defined by the families who move...
A Couple Renovates a Historic 19th Century Farmstead in Woodbury
“I joke that I came to an auction to buy a lamp, and came home with a house,” says the co-owner of the historic Charles Spangenberg Farmstead on the...
Woodbury Matriarch Inez Oehlke Shares Her Thoughts About Her City
Woodbury matriarch Inez Oehlke shares her passion for Woodbury: past, present and future. You may recognize Inez Oehlke around town. She’s the woman...
Wedgewood in Woodbury Turns 20
Wedgewood homeowner association marks 20 years of maintaining an exceptional community. The Wedgewood homeowners’ association turns 20 years old...
