Rhubarb Fest June 4, 2023 1-4 pm
We will pick rhubarb Saturday morning and sell it and potted rhubarb transplants in the afternoon June 3 till 4 pm.
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New Brighton Area History Presentation
The New Brighton Area Historical Society sponsored a presentation by Dr. David Peterson about “The Dakota People on Long Lake” Leone Aronson Arrowhead Collection Around 1740, Dakota people settled on the north side of Long Lake near the inlet of Rice Creek. They called their village Otonwewakpadan or “Village on a Stream.” The French are…
Oral History
This is a test post to make audio recordings available.
Photos archive
This aerial photo is the very first photo listed in the New Brighton Area Historical Society’s data base of 5000 photos. The original photo was donated by Jim Skiba, and numbered #01.01. A restored photo is on display in the New Brighton History Center’s freight room at Long Lake Regional Park. And it is featured…
Membership Information
The New Brighton Area Historical Society preserves our history and operates the New Brighton History Center, located in Long Lake Regional Park. Your membership supports our all-volunteer organization and allows us to showcase our history and honor our heritage for years to come. Help us preserve and share the fascinating history of the New Brighton…
NBAHS History Books
The New Brighton Area Historical Society offers three hard-bound area history books and one paper-bound book (Historical Snippets) for sale. Hard-bound books can be purchased for $25 each; Historical Snippets can be purchased for $12. All can be purchased at New Brighton City Hall, Beisswengers Hardware, the New Brighton History Center (summers) or call 651-633-4070…
Historical Snippets Book
Our newest book, Historical Snippets from the Past, is now available for purchase for $12. You can purchase this book of Gene Skiba’s New Brighton Bulletin articles at New Brighton City Hall, New Brighton Community Center, Beisswengers Hardware, the New Brighton History Center (summers) or call 651-633-4070 for mail orders. Information about our other books…
A Tribute to Gene Skiba
The New Brighton Area Historical Society (NBAHS) mourns the loss of Gene Skiba on Friday, June 5, 2009. Gene Skiba was one of the founders of the NBAHS and was the Editor Emeritus of the New Brighton Bulletin. Gene was born in Mounds View Township August 16, 1923, and was a resident of New Brighton…