We visit Stillwater: the Pretty Town & Birthplace of Minnesota

[@SB-td2uw]

I was born in Stillwater and grew up there my whole life. It’s a tourist town during the summer and quiet in the winter. Safe and beautiful place to live.

[@JC-jl5tj]

I spent several weeks in Stillwater just after the war. While working for US Steel building one of the local bridges, I met a man there that changed my life forever. That man was none other than Mr Patrick Duffy.

[@culturematters4157]

Are you sure that wasn't Jeff?

[@jbenziggy]

@@culturematters4157 yeah he’s just being cute. LOL

[@jbenziggy]

@@JC-jl5tj yuk yuk yuk. LOL

[@janetsherwood7210]

Stillwater seems to be a perfect Minnesota town. Enjoy seeing & learning about its history. Sarah you have a lovely family. Thank you & Jeff for sharing. Blessings from east Tennessee. ✝️🙋🙂

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

😊 Thank you Janet

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed again, Jeff and Sarah, Thanks for sharing, I expect the winter's are burtal

[@jbenziggy]

Yes, the winters are really bad up there, but Sarah‘s aunt was telling me that this past winter was the only time they didn’t see snow so apparently it was truly a mild winter.

[@johnsaucerhunter]

Hi Jeff. I've never been to Stillwater, Minnesota so this was a nice visual treat for me. Thanks for letting me tag along visually on the History Hunter's Tour bus.

[@bradfordbarrettluckotheIrish]

A beautiful video Jeff

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you so much for coming along with us!

[@gracietilert8952]

Love Stilwater. Spend a lot of time there and am always drawn to its nostalgic beauty.

[@mdenten]

Great episode! Yes, Sarah does resemble her grandmother. Beautiful.

[@journeyoflovelight]

Good morning. Im always excited to see when you've posted. I thought right away that Sarah looked like her Grandma. Thanks for taking me along again on your adventures. Safe Travels💐💐

[@edwardaustin740]

Thanks Jeff for letting me come along with you and Sarah. It's always a great time.

[@jbenziggy]

You bet! Thanks, Edward!

[@marylouruss1087]

Thanks so much for the trip and lesson. This ole lady likes taking your trips. Take care.. I love church bells.

[@rundown48]

So that is Stillwater... Looks like a wonderful place to grow up .. I could tell that Sarah came from bold pioneer stock and this proves it... lol. Anyway,,, Hat tip to you Jeff for the slick and professional editing job you did here.. the way you stitched in the old drawings and photos with your video is what brings us back each week. Best wishes y'all, and............Cheers !!

[@peanut_trucker]

Finally some history on the mysterious Sarah! There's so much history in each state it would take a life time to hear it all. Thanks for sharing safe travels 👍

[@cnph7067]

Thanks Jeff & Sarah, Minnesota is a beautiful state. I was born there but we moved away when I started grade school. Been back countless times since childhood to visit relatives and just seeing it brings back many nice memories.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it! Such a beautiful state when it’s not covered in snow!

[@paularogers3549]

What a beautiful place

[@raysanguinetti7208]

Just love your commentary and smooth calming delivery Jeff. As stated previously, very glad you are supported by a strong family foundation. I enjoy learning about and experiencing places I may never see. The absolute best with my Sunday morning coffee! Thank you for all your efforts and talent!!! Ray

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you kindly! I could feed off of that wonderful comment for a week. Thank you so much for your very nice remarks. I certainly try to do the best I can on each video and the reward is hearing the praises of good people such as yourself. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend.

[@Slick2462]

This episode really has a warm family vibe. Thanks for taking me along!

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it! We really appreciate you coming along!

[@LaVaqueraMarin]

A great show thank you!!!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks!!😊

[@prmartin7259]

Always interesting.

[@irishgip71]

Absolutely beautiful episode sir. Cole Younger was fascinating as H E “double toothpick” 😂😂Thank you so much for taking us along.

[@littlejoe8359]

Nice one, Cole Younger grave pretty cool to see that

[@davidkneitel1840]

Thank you for another great episode. I will never get tired of seeing old photographs. They help cement the memories that we store in our minds. Plus we get to see places or a time never to be seen or lived again.

[@jbenziggy]

Well put. I often look at street scenes of long ago and think every one of those folks has passed away. It reminds me of how fleeting life is and how we have to live every day the best that we can.

[@dianejohnson7235]

What a beautiful town!!!! So many memories from the past!!!!

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi Jeff and Sarah..... beautiful town love the buildings and structures of Stillwater.. famous people who are from the town too...yes Sarah has a strong resemblance to her beautiful grandmother....thanks for the trip it was fun to visit the US......take care....... Deborah 🇨🇦

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you, Deborah! Love the comment about Stillwater and Sarah's grandmother!

[@theathjr]

Having family in Wisconsin that I have not seen in many years this video brings me back to how amazing the small communities of the midwest really are. Thank you. Great video as always.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!

[@starrens]

I enjoying seeing the sights and hearing a bit about Sarah’s upbringing. Thanks for sharing!

[@terryeustice5399]

Thanks Jeff and her Family for the tour of Stillwater in Minnesota. I happen to be a Lutheran. Loved those Church Bells.

[@footballlvnlady]

I will have to take a trip there. Beautiful town! Only five hours from here in Green Bay. Beautiful photos of Sarah’s family! She does look like her grandma! Her mother is beautiful. So sad her stepdad died only four years into the marriage! Thank you for another wonderful video! I will visit Stillwater!

[@privatepilot4064]

Thank you Jeff and Sarah! Always a pleasure to watch your videos!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for watching, as always! God bless you!

[@bartgoins1782]

Another great history lesson. Thanks Jeff and Sarah for giving us a glimpse into your family history.

[@jbenziggy]

Our pleasure! Thanks, Bart!

[@Humbledoor]

Awesome, as always thank you

[@jbenziggy]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@joycemchristiansen6557]

Enjoyable. Thanks for taking us along.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it !!

[@lindakelling6647]

What a beautiful town Beautiful scenery at the lake It's so beautiful and beautiful beautiful buildings Happy Labor day be safe I enjoyed all your videos love you both❤❤

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! You too! We were out last weekend shooting videos so this weekend we decided to stay home and enjoy a three day weekend in the quiet comfort of our home.

[@rogerstiehl9418]

Thanks Jeff and Sarah, l grew up in Minnesota and l really enjoyed this video about Stillwater. Thank you for making another great video for your great History Hunters.

[@kenrankin4523]

Another awesome episode Jeff & Sarah, you took the words out of my mouth as when i saw Sarah's grandmother , as they say in Cork shes is the bulb off her 😊

[@PatiRobinson]

Another excellent video

[@genxr7971]

Beautiful area. I have a sister who lives in White Bear and a brother in St. Paul. I also have a sister living in my hometown of Winona. Decades ago I moved to the mid-Atlantic and do not miss the harsh and long winters.

[@jbenziggy]

I think the winters would probably be the only thing that would keep me out of that state, but otherwise it looks like a very beautiful state to live in. The politics are not to my liking, but then again California is just as bad in my opinion.

[@loukluever9832]

I loved your video today. Minnesota is my home state to. I was born in the southwest corner of the state in a town called worthington. My husband was born there to. It's nice to hear about another town in minnesota. You did a great job Jeff as usual. Hello Sarah & Jeff from Spencer, Iowa where I live now.

[@jbenziggy]

So cool! Thanks for sharing! I have been through Iowa years ago! God’s country! Take care and thanks for enjoying our channel!

[@sherrycarney4924]

I always learn somethikng when I watch your videos Jeff. thx

[@jbenziggy]

Right on! We love it and we also learn while producing these videos!

[@jacquestedcooper]

Oh my gosh, this hits so close to home! I grew up in Centerville, attend St. Genevieve’s Church and I remember the Lundgrens’. They usually attended Saturday Mass and they sat towards the front of church. My parents, grandparents, great grandparents and great great grandparents are buried in that cemetery along with many relatives and neighbors. Someone usually puts a pot of geraniums on the Lundgrens’ grave. When I water my parents’ and son’s flowers I usually wander over to that side and water their pot, too. I’ve mentioned this before but we live in Forest Lake. My husband retired from the Forest Lake Post Office two years ago after delivering mail on a walking route in town for 37 years. I never thought when I started following your channel that Sarah had a connection to Forest Lake and I would even remember her relatives!

[@HistoryHunterSarah]

Small world 😊

[@jbenziggy]

That’s uncanny that you actually knew Sarah’s grandparents! That’s amazing! Thanks so much for sharing! Do you recall what they were like? I doubt if you knew Sarah’s maternal grandmother, Lillian Webster Bruno who we celebrated in another video. She lived in Forest Lake and once worked in the hospital there!

[@Moparman47]

I grew up in Forest Lake next to my Grandparents, and my Grandma worked at the Forest lake hospital for years, she is now 94 years old. She might of knew Lillian. I live in Lino lakes now which is next to Centerville. I also have family that lives in Stillwater so I was downtown alot with my cousins, riding are bikes down those steep hills. This video brought back memories.

[@mikewhite2aadvocacy172]

It is a beautiful old Town.

[@barbaragraham6886]

So beautiful! Thanks for sharing this nostalgic and charming town!

[@richardsmith4187]

Jeff & Sarah What a interesting tour around Stillwater MN. The buildings are beautiful and bring your mind wandering back to quieter times when life was easier. I always enjoy your research on the places you visit and the old photos are a plus as it gives you a good idea of how it all started. Thanks again for your hard work and devotion to great story telling !! Richard in Tampa

[@mernarodway7301]

I love how you incorporate the historic photos with your narration. Always a must watch for me!

[@jbenziggy]

I love doing that! Thanks for pointing it out!

[@jbell2910]

Beautiful places

[@jbenziggy]

Yes they are! Thanks for coming along!

[@whydoyoucare27]

Stillwater looks like a nice town!! Thanks for taking us along!

[@jbenziggy]

It really is! Thanks for coming along!

[@trishamorriston3737]

Thank you Jeff and Sarah for another wonderful video. Enjoy viewing the U.S.A. Through your eyes 😊 3:55

[@georgiasmalley8984]

So enjoyed this video.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mauiswift6391]

Beautiful!

[@CameronMcCreary]

Thank you Jeff and Sarah for this presentation. You mentioned it is cold there so I looked up low temperatures there and it can go down to -60 F in the Winter. When Sarah visited the graves of her Grandparents it brought tears to my eyes because my Grandparents remains are interred at the Fort Plain Cemetery in New York State and I also miss them. Yes, Sarah does look very much like her Grandmother.

[@CatherineB.39]

Winters are milder than when I was growing up.

[@baxtronx5972]

Not sure where you read -60F. Hasn't happened in the 49 years I have lived in Stillwater.

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

Beautiful video showing an insight to your family history was very much enjoyed Thankyou Jeff and especially Sarah for sharing private moments

[@doggerproductions]

Respect for the amount of time and effort Jeff and Sarah put in to their videos,. ...so entertaining ❤👍🇬🇧

[@jbenziggy]

I appreciate the kind remarks! It does take a lot of time for quality!

[@juneclary1964]

Hi Jeff and Sarah thank you for another great video and for sharing Sarah family history. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Have a blessed day love and blessings Larry June and Laurie

[@culturematters4157]

Thanks, Jeff & Sarah for sharing your trip and some family history!

[@jbenziggy]

Our pleasure! Thanks for participating!

[@WayneKline]

My Monday is now complete. Thank you Jeff & Sarah for another wonderful history lesson, outside of California. Well done Jeff, fantastic work, as always!

[@jbenziggy]

Our pleasure! Do you get to visit America at times?

[@WayneKline]

@@jbenziggy I used to, but not since the Pandemic. My main locations were Seattle, San Diego, Santa Fe & Raleigh / Durham. Next visit, hopefully later this year, I will make a point of visiting Modesto and looking for you guys in a coffee shop!

[@ninaellyson814]

Beautiful place! I noticed the resemblance of Sara and her Granddaughter right off also.💗Thanks again, -Nina

[@HollywoodGraham]

Nice town, lots of history.

[@jbenziggy]

Indeed! I appreciate your time spent washing this video and for leaving a comment. Bless you.!

[@joelhurley2678]

Jeff thank you so much for sharing that video the town is beautiful thank you for highlighting all the nice things.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@frankmarullo228]

This video is very good Jeff ! I can't imagine how you dig up all this information , but thank you and yes I watch all your work. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA......

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for your compliments, Frank! It’s seats a pleasure reading your thoughts. Love to visit Montana again. The last time was in 1997 when I visited friends up there and went to Little Big Horn!

[@teresapaskell5459]

Always so interesting 💕🇬🇧

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you think so! Thanks!

[@brittbrittingham9871]

Always the best !

[@Toucan11]

Stillwater is beautiful

[@garymorris5974]

Have a great Labor Day Jeff and Sarah

[@kellygraftwalz8891]

Loved the video! Didn’t know anything about this !! Beautiful and Sweet little town ! Great video

[@jerryfountain7921]

Thanks again for a very personal look at Sarah's family legacy and childhood growing up area. I love how you talked about the one large building there in black and white and then it turned to color, that was very cool. She was in her element with the sheep on the farm. They are so cute. Thanks for another great video Jeff and Sarah! See you next Sunday!

[@jbenziggy]

I think doing little extra things in my videos to made them stand out! Thanks for telling me that you liked the back and white to color fade! Sarah certainly does love playing with critters of all kinds!

[@MrBrendog67rat]

Thanks for takeing us there, it looks like a nice place Brendan

[@Kay-qk9ty]

Thank you for another great video

[@petemoss1951]

Love love love the family picture of your trip to Stillwater. Thank you for taking us along!

[@jbenziggy]

Our pleasure!

[@sondragramse1770]

I have been going to Stillwater alot lately. You did alot while you were here in Minnesota. Very enjoyable vlog!! Sondra from St Paul.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks so much! Minnesota is a gorgeous state around the are northeast of St. Paul!

[@ralphromeo7066]

Stillwater seems quaint. Another nice jaunt, this time to Sarah's birthplace. On Golden Pond is also a treasure worth revisiting.

[@LucasLinda-lm7sb]

I love the atmosphere, I saw the Movie on Golden pond one of my favorite movies,. The homes are so beautiful. Thanks, Sarah and Jeff for sharing.

[@webchuck1]

Hello Jeff and Sarah, Thanks for sharing your trip to Minnesota and sharing your story. Have a wonderful day.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! You too!

[@markleach116]

Thanks for bringing up fond memories of my youth! I was born just down the road in Hudson, WI and my grandparents lived in Houlton for a while. Been on that famous lift bridge many times!!! Stillwater is a beautiful place!

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Another GR8 HH vid!!! Thanks Jeff and Sarah for your dedicated history work!!! Got my weekly "fix"!!! ~Chris

[@jbenziggy]

Our pleasure! Glad you got your HH fix! Bless you!

[@ozlaura]

Loved this video! The area was an historic gem. The family connections were just beautiful as well. Keep up the great work❤

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you so much! We appreciate the words you left for us to savor!

[@BarbaraSalisbury-st7bu]

Beautiful scenery and very interesting history. Loved the old houses and the old buildings of the town. Thank you for sharing. And yes, Sarah, you do look very much like your grandmother - beautiful!

[@leahreposa4599]

What a sweet video J & S, thanks for sharing it!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks, Leah! Have you been to Minnesota or to Stillwater?

[@leahreposa4599]

@@jbenziggy not yet, but it’s in my list!

[@redmccoy8633]

Fantastic, and I enjoyed 😉 tagging along with you. Thanx Jeff and Sarah!

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks, Red!

[@vonwebber7852]

Hi Jeff, in one of your photos of the old buildings, there was a building on top of a hill. My first thought, it reminded me of the McHenry Mansion in Modesto in design. Loved the video!

[@angiebeasworrick6569]

O my, Jim just found out his birth father is buried in the Fort Snelling Cemetery. He was a career national guard officer. Very very nice video of Stillwater. It is very nice that you can take us back in time to see how the town used to look. Very good history lesson.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for sharing, Angie! God bless your husband’s dad and him! And you for being a great person (we can tell). Thanks for enjoying our journey!

[@lesliegriffith9830]

Great video. My mother's family came from Redwood Falls Minnesota. Beautiful area with the Falls and nearby Pipestone National Park.

[@terrychapman8460]

Wow! This was a really fun and interesting episode! Wish I could visit but at least I got to join you guys! Great job! Thanks for the "getaway"!

[@michellewhitaker8669]

You do such a great job on your videos. Love the ending!

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you so much!

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

Americana personified! Great episode!

[@161papa]

You guys got the most out of your trip to Minnesota. Thanks for sharing.

[@jbenziggy]

Considering that we were there to celebrate the life of Sarah’s grandmother, we tried to mix family with site-seeing and some “history hunting.” It’s a challenge at times! Thanks for always being in our audience and supporting our efforts!

[@swansfan6944]

Wow, wow ,wow I loved 🥰 this. Minnesota looks breathtakingly beautiful. What a shame the original jail was pulled down, the building was beautiful. I also had a great memory flashback right at the start, I loved Wrigley’s spearmint chewing gum. That makes 2 women then as I also don’t like to shop. It was really nice that you shared more family history, thank you. ❤Jodie 🇦🇺

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it! My grandmother used to send my brother and I sticks of Wrigley’s gum in the mail! We loved it and her so much!! We are happy to know that you liked hearing about family! God bless you!

[@swansfan6944]

@@jbenziggy I loved that gum, and yes I enjoy hearing about your families, I appreciate that you share that with us all.

[@bobby-io2rr]

Wow Jeff what a beautiful vlog. Thank you so much for taking us there. I would love to live there but the old social security just doesn't pay enough Have a safe blessed week my friend

[@rosaszymanski4601]

I love seeing old towns the buildings. very beautiful thank you☕️

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for visiting!

[@tdhawk7284]

Thanks for taking me down memory lane. I was baptized in Elim Church in Scandia, grew up in Marine on St. Croix, went to High School in Stillwater, and college at the U of M. Haven’t been back much since my mom passed. Good memories. Thanks.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for sharing! Small world! Where is your mama buried?

[@reneevalois6443]

I love Stillwater, and it's just a half hour drive from where I live. I think I'm being called to visit again! Thanks for this charming video.

[@jbenziggy]

You should! Such a beautiful little town!

[@FlopSter-i1o]

It was fun to see another cameo appearance by animals at the end of the video! Sarah and the critters she meets always adds a heartwarming element to your historical adventures!

[@jbenziggy]

Aww thanks! She certainly loves all kinds of animals! Thanks for coming along!

[@lorettatuell1986]

Love your videos ❤

[@jbenziggy]

I appreciate that, Loretta! Thank you!!!

[@Jazz1959]

They have wonderful bed and Breakfast that are great to stay at. Been on the paddle boat many times. I have many antiques from the stores. I live close to there. The history is so interesting. I use to own a bar and I had tunnels in the basement. It was from bootlegging. I had them sealed.

[@nick9463]

Thanks for sharing that very cool nostalgic town guys 😊

[@Returnofthecomet64]

Nice video enjoy it thank you

[@sereneexistence4989]

I have lived here all my life and it never ceases to amaze me that you teach me things I didn't know... Good work 😊

[@drknockers5716]

I love your video thank you

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad that you enjoyed this video journey!

[@taylordoebler1209]

Stillwater is a wonderful place, have visited many times, as it’s only 45 min from my hometown. Great views, we used to do lots of photography in the area. Leo’s downtown is great for a milkshake, hope you stopped in. I also lived in Forrest Lake and the Wyoming MN area. Flake as we call it, nice town with the big lake in the center of town with large homes on it. Just found your channel, will be back for more. Thanks again guys.

[@ednagreen62]

The main thoroughfare of Stillwater gave me "It's A Wonderful Life" vibes. Thank you for sharing.

[@jbenziggy]

It is definitely a charming little town! Thanks for watching!

[@briannave7326]

Thanks for another interesting video, only about 220 miles from here in n central Iowa.