History Revealed – The Conservatory

Ramsey County Historical Society presents History Revealed – The Conservatory Vintage Gifts & Home Decor 1264 Grand Avenue St. Paul, MN Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM $10 per person Register Here Join us for an afternoon with Catherine Hinz, founder of The Conservatory, a St. Paul vintage home goods shop dedicated to preserving the stories behind cherished objects. Through a Q&A, Catherine will share how a passion for vintage finds and meaningful human connections grew into a business centered on memory, history, and renewal. Before opening The Conservatory, Catherine founded a grief and loss care package company, where she began sourcing heirloom-style mugs and glassware from local thrift stores. As she connected with families parting with treasured belongings, she discovered that each object carried a story—often tied to love, loss, and remembrance. These experiences inspired The Conservatory, a space where vintage pieces are given new life and their histories are… View Source