Events

Saturday, July 12

Bat Festival

Join Historic Forestville for a fun-filled day celebrating the amazing world of bats.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Family

Sunday, July 13

Spring Valley Day

Join Sharon Jahns and Kayla Czapiewski as they discuss how Spring Valley got to where it is today.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Lectures & Talks

Wednesday, July 16

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, July 17

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

Friday, July 18

The Nation Makes the Man: Norman Rockwell and WWII Masculinity

Mendota After Dark
Join us as we discuss the visual portrayal of American masculinity, as well as the work of Norman Rockwell
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Sibley Historic Site, Mendota
  • Lectures & Talks

Saturday, July 19

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

Wagon Ride & Learn: Stage Coaches in Forestville

Join DoubleTree Carriage Company as you take a nice trip around the Forestville prairie head.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Family
  • Tours

Bat Festival

Join Historic Forestville for a fun-filled day celebrating the amazing world of bats.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Family

Saturday, July 19 - Sunday, July 20

Split Rock Night & Twilight Photography Workshop

Sold out
Learn the skills to capture the twilight and night sky.
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Tettegouche State Park and Split Rock Lighthouse
  • Classes & Workshops

Wednesday, July 23

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, July 24

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, July 26

Yoga in the Meadow

A unique yoga practice that nurtures strength, flexibility, and mindfulness.
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Historic Forestville, Preston

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

Wednesday, July 30

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, July 31

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, August 2

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

Wednesday, August 6

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, August 7

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

Friday, August 8 - Saturday, August 9

Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography Workshop

Learn the skills to capture the sunrise and morning sky.
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Split Rock State Park, and Tettegouche State Park.
  • Classes & Workshops

Saturday, August 9

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