history

Today, Easter bonnets in the U.S. are rare. But historic photos of children wearing the excessive hats can be quite amusing. Read more about A Brief History of the Easter Bonnet

From safety to spectacular, Christmas lights have a history. Read more about The History of Christmas Lights

Choosing a favorite artifact can be compared to picking a favorite child. The Carver County Historical Society holds about 15,000 photos and about as many items. Some of the most important items are not impressive to look at—it is the story they tell that makes them stand out. Read more about Pre-Prohibition Liquor Licenses Among Historical Society Director's Favorite Items

Lye soap, the type pioneers made, is very basic, but the process would make a great science project. Read more about The Dirty Business of Making Lye Soap

The Cummins-Phipps-Grill house set the stage for this Kelley Regan photograph, which placed third in our annual photo contest’s City Landmarks division. Read more about Local Photographer Captures 'the Perfect June Day' at Historic Cummins-Phipps-Grill Home

Settle in with "The Winter Soldier" by Daniel Mason. Read more about This Month's Book Pick is a Tense World War I Love Story

How much do you know about this Easter basket staple? Read more about Fun Facts About Jelly Beans

"We Must Be Brave" is a historical novel that deals with trauma, war and reawakened memories. Read more about This Historical Novel Centers on 2 Lost Girls in War-torn England

You found a house you love, but it is on the National Register of Historic Places, or maybe your house is already on the register and you want to make changes. What changes are you allowed to make? Read more about A Guide to Owning a Historic Home

Carver County has long had beer due to the talents of its early German immigrants, who were master brewers. Read more about The History of Beer in Carver County