Events

Thursday, May 29

Irvine Park Walking Tour

You'll hear stories of the residents throughout time and take a deeper dive into the preservation efforts of this beautiful historic district.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • 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

Saturday, May 31

Warbler Walks

Discover and enjoy the many birds who are returning from their southern wintering grounds.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids

Sunrise Tour: 10,000 Years Ago Today in Minnesota

Take an expert-led tour of the petroglyphs (rock carvings) that are thought to be some of the oldest in the Midwest.
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Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey
  • Tours

Summit Avenue Walking Tour

Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Author Event: Enmity and Empathy

Celebrate the publication of Enmity and Empathy: Japanese Americans in Minnesota During World War II, new from Minnesota Historical Society Press.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Wednesday, June 4

Summit Avenue Walking Tour

Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Thursday, June 5

Irvine Park Walking Tour

You'll hear stories of the residents throughout time and take a deeper dive into the preservation efforts of this beautiful historic district.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • 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

The St. Joseph's School of Music-St. Paul Conservatory Faculty Concert Series

Join St. Joseph’s School of Music-Saint Paul Conservatory of Music for a free performance series at the Minnesota History Center.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Music, Films, Performances

Saturday, June 7

Summit Avenue Walking Tour

Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Betty Gaedtke: Recreating Traditional Mississippian Pottery

Join Betty Gaedtke as she shares the history of her Tribe, family, and Quapaw/Mississippian pottery.
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Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey
  • Lectures & Talks

Becky & the 48s

Grab your partner and come on down for an evening of free music, dancing, and entertainment.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Music, Films, Performances

Sunday, June 8

Preston Day

Join Sheila Craig from the Preston Historical Society to discuss how Preston got to where it is today.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Lectures & Talks

Wednesday, June 11

Summit Avenue Walking Tour

Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Thursday, June 12

Irvine Park Walking Tour

You'll hear stories of the residents throughout time and take a deeper dive into the preservation efforts of this beautiful historic district.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • 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

Archival Footage Bingo

Join us for a fun-filled night that will merge two of our favorite things - archival footage and bingo.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Family

Saturday, June 14

Summit Avenue Walking Tour

Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Sheep to Softness: A Demonstration of Cleaning Raw Wool

Come participate in this hands-on multistep process of cleaning raw wool.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Lectures & Talks

Designing an Indigenous Garden: Scalable Practices to Build Community

Join master gardener intern, Kayla Maria, to learn about Indigenous gardening methods.
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Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey
  • Lectures & Talks

Sunday, June 15

Going Out, Coming In, Walking Tour

Take a guided walking tour of LGBTQIA+ community spaces in Downtown Minneapolis.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Tours

Wednesday, June 18

Summit Avenue Walking Tour

Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Thursday, June 19

Irvine Park Walking Tour

You'll hear stories of the residents throughout time and take a deeper dive into the preservation efforts of this beautiful historic district.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • 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