Events

Saturday, August 3

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
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Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
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Summer Family Days

Bring the whole family to Historic Fort Snelling for a specially planned day of family-friendly activities.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Family

Women's Work Tour

Discover the stories of women who lived and worked in Minneapolis on this outdoor tour.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
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Life on the Prairie: Travois Experience

Visitors will have an opportunity to have an interpreter-guided experience to interact with the tools and objects of the daily life of the people of the prairie.
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Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey
  • Family

Sunday, August 4

Millers' Tour

Tour the National Historic Landmark Washburn A Mill Complex.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
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Wednesday, August 7

Great Northern Forest History Tour

Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Thursday, August 8

Great Northern Forest History Tour

Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Free Thursday Nights at the History Center

Visit the Minnesota History Center on a Thursday night from 4 pm-8 pm, and get FREE admission and parking!
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Family

History on Two Wheels: Inside Historic Fort Snelling and to the Upper Post

Join a Historic Fort Snelling Bike Tour focused on history within the fort!
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
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Friday, August 9

Great Northern Forest History Tour

Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Ramsey After Dark

Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
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Trivia Nights on the Bluff

Join in the fun with this family-friendly history trivia game of multiple choice questions and prizes. The event will also host a food truck for snacks, dinner, and refreshments.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Family

Ramsey After Dark

Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • Tours

Saturday, August 10

Great Northern Forest History Tour

Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Disasters on the Riverfront Walking Tour

Explore the various disasters that accompanied the industrialization and development of the Mississippi Riverfront.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
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Historic West End Walking Tour

Explore the West End, one of St...

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Tour departs from High Bridge Park North - 476 Smith Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
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Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours