Tracey F.
10/3/2022
It's not the biggest museum ever, but for the low cost of admission, it was worth walking around to learn about the biggest thing in history to have happened in the area. I would say Northfield is...
Northfield Historical Society
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408 Division St S
Northfield, MN 55057
The Northfield Historical Society cares for the historic First National Bank building that the James-Younger Gang attempted to rob on September 7, 1876. The main exhibit recounts the story of the brave citizens who fought Jesse James and the other robbers leading to the end of the James-Younger Gang. Additional gallery space in the museum explores a variety of local history topics. Exhibits are self-guided year round.
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Raiana Z.
3/17/2025
Such a fun place to visit if you are driving through or are spending the day in Northfield! The guide did such a great job explaining the story and was so knowledgeable!
Deborah N.
9/2/2019
The town of Northfield, MN, is the place of a failed bank robbery by the infamous Jesse James and Younger gang in 1876. There is an annual re-enactment in the town every September. The...
Ryann S.
9/30/2023
The Northfield historical society is a small museum in a beautiful small town. My family went there and loved it! The tour guide was so excited to see that we wanted a tour instead of the more...
Greg J.
12/5/2019
I enjoy visiting the historical societies of any city or counties within a reasonable driving distance. You always come away with something interesting that you never knew about. Because of...
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