Preserving the Incredible History of
WOODBURY, MN
Welcome to the
Woodbury Heritage Society
The mission of the Woodbury Heritage Society is to preserve and document Woodbury’s history and to aid residents of our community in learning and understanding more about Woodbury’s early years.
The Woodbury Heritage Society is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in October 1983. A board of directors governs the society’s activities. Elections to the board are held each spring at the annual meeting. A newsletter is sent to all members to provide news of the organization.
Discover the History of Woodbury – Guided Bus Tour
Join us for a relaxing and informative afternoon as we explore the rich history of Woodbury, Minnesota. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury mini coach from Minnesota Coaches, equipped with Wi-Fi and an onboard restroom for your convenience.
Our guided tour will take you through key landmarks and hidden gems, including:
- Miller Barn
- Woodbury Heritage House
- Woodbury’s First School
- Historic churches and the first residential development
- Notable roads and the stories behind their names
- Farms and agricultural sites that shaped the community
- And much more!
Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to the area, this tour offers a fresh perspective on Woodbury’s unique past and vibrant heritage.
Reserve your seat today — space is limited!
Caretakers – The Woodbury Heritage Society
Have you thought about becoming a member of the Woodbury Heritage Society? Our mission is to advocate for a future for Woodbury that honors and protects its people, places, culture and community.
How can you help? Become a Member. Membership is annual and available at a variety of levels. It’s $30.00 per person or $35.00 for the whole family! Every donation – every dollar – reinforces the Heritage Society’s long standing and trusted position as one of Woodbury’s caretakers and enables us to address opportunities facing the area today and in the future.
Members support Society initiatives, benefit from access to Speaker Series, and we strive to make all of our events at zero to low cost for everyone in Woodbury to participate –such as, History in Your Backyard have always been free, Vintage Base Ball ($5.00) and Free Open Houses throughout the summer at the Woodbury Heritage House and tours have been conducted at Valley Creek Park.
We also we provide free tours to schools and scouts, in addition to providing history lectures to the public at their locations.
Your membership is APPRECIATED and it’s tax deductible. It’s easy to become a member. You may join by registering for membership online.
Our Projects
Miller Barn
Heritage House
Explore Woodbury
Publications
Woodbury Registry of Historic Landmarks
Woodbury's Valley Creek Heritage Park
Woodbury’s History
Early Settlers
People & Stories
History & People
Discover the Heritage House’s Heirloom Garden
by Patty (Stutzman) Paulus | Nov 2024Photo: Margaret WachholzA perfect complement to Woodbury’s Heritage House is the garden just outside the front door. This was part of the European tradition the settlers brought with them. Much of Woodbury’s history revolved around...
Fruit Pie: A Taste of Home
by Patty (Stutzman) Paulus | Nov 2024Photo: Patty (Stutzman) PaulusThere are times when I try to imagine what life was like for my sweet, hardworking German grandmother, Laura Schilling Stutzman, in the early 1900s in Woodbury. Along with all the other chores that...
Christmas Eve Memories From 1955
by Patty (Stutzman) Paulus | Nov 2024Photo: Patty (Stutzman) PaulusIt was a memorable Christmas Eve in 1955 for the little 5-year old blond-haired girl in the checked dress. My uncle Roy, his well-dressed wife, Vivian, and their daughter had just traveled to Woodbury...
News & Events
Journey With Us
"Journey with us", Woodbury Councilmember Elect, Donna Smith-Stafford andWoodbury Heritage Board Director (among other posts), asks of us.South Washington County Telecommunications Commission (SWCTC-cable TV) givesnon-profits each year an opportunity to share a wee...
Woodbury Vintage Base Ball Game
When: Sunday September 15, 2024Time: 1:30 pmWhere: Lake Middle School, Field 3Ballpark food available Teams: Saint Croix Base Ball Club vs Woodbury Mystery TeamRules: “1860 New York Rules” Sponsor: Woodbury Heritage Society *Limited...
Appearances Count
Photo: Woodbury Heritage SocietyWritten by Patty PaulusOne of the stories that my father, Warren Stutzman, used to love to tell was about growing up on the family farm in Woodbury during the 1920s and 1930s. He would regularly walk home from the one-room schoolhouse...
