Monday, January 11, 2010
The Washington County Historical Society is bringing back, again, the ice cream socials of Stillwater's past. This year's ice cream social will have more flare, fire and ice cream than last year's event.
On Jan. 23, from 1-4 p.m. in South Lowell Park, there will be ice cream cones, coffee and chili for anybody who desires to thumb their nose at old man winter and get outside and take pleasure in what Minnesota is made of... namely ice, snow and the cold.
Back in 1950, Stillwater businessman Gib Larson of Snow land Foods, as well as other business people, seized the first winter ice cream social up at the St. Croix Boom Site. Even though the temperatures were well below zero more than a thousand people came out and enjoyed the ice cream and the flavor season.
The occasion was moved to Lowell Park the next year and later it moved to Lily Lake. The event was sponsored at that time by the Jaycees and eventually faded away like winter into springtime.
"This occasion brings together the past and the community," said Brent Peterson, decision-making director of the Washington County Historical Society. "What a great means to rejoice the place where we live and enjoy ice cream as well!"
The ice cream, cones and chili will be provided by Leo's Grill and Malt Shop and Alesci Furniture Gallery in downtown Stillwater. The coffee will be provided by the Supreme Bean Coffee Shop on North Main Street. The occasion is also sponsored by the Water Street Inn of Stillwater.
There will be a beacon going to keep the family humid and the St. Paul Saints Baseball team will also be on hand.
The happening is free to the public and donations to the Washington County Historical Society will be accepted.
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