It’s a winter wonderland at the White Bear Lake Armory. Celebrate the joy and community of the season with the White Bear Lake Area Historical...
White Bear Lake Area Historical Society
How To Contribute to White Bear Lake Area Historical Society
Take care when cleaning out your loved one’s home—some artifacts may be vital to your community’s heritage. Our lives are stories ever unfolding....
A Brief History of Quarantines in White Bear Lake
Sara Markoe Hanson from the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society shares some history about past quarantines. Through municipal records we know...
The Evolution of the White Bear Lake Fire Department
In the spring of 1888, the White Bear Fire Department formally organized as three companies: the Engine Company, the Hose Company and the Hook and...
Exploring the Cottages and Summer Retreats That Put White Bear Lake on the Map
As long as Minnesotans have known notoriously brutal Midwest winters, we have celebrated the reprieve summer weather brings and enjoyed relaxing on...
The Evolution of White Bear Lake’s First High School
As early as 1913, the White Bear school board was planning for a new, larger building to be the home of high school classes. Prior to that, students...
Bald Eagle Women’s Club
Uniting to do good for over 90 years. The Bald Eagle Women’s Club was organized on June 24, 1925 at the home of Mrs. Archibald Thompson. Mrs....
Music in the Park
White Bear Band has rich history. Music has long been an important part of the social culture in the White Bear area. During the resort era of the...
Meet the Men Behind White Bear’s Newly Formed Village Council
On April 11, 1881, the council of the newly formed Village of White Bear met for the first time. That initial meeting was held at the office of...
The History and Impact of White Bear Oil Company
Adlore “A.J.” Vadnais was still working for Northern Pacific Railroad when he and Louis Crawford partnered to start the White Bear Oil Company in...
The Expansive Role of the Local Boards of Health
The town of White Bear was formed in 1858, as Minnesota became a state. The village of White Bear was incorporated out of the town in 1881, and...
Fourth of July Fun
Birchwood’s Independence Day celebration is still going strong. Summer festivals are a tradition in many Minnesota communities, and Birchwood...
A History of White Bear State Tournaments
White Bear Bears competed in first state high school tournament in 1945. The Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament has long been a tradition...
Historic Fourth of July on White Bear Lake
With fireworks, parades, races and more, Independence Day has always been a celebrated event. Independence Day was and is celebrated in many ways...
