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Events
Saturday, May 24
Meet and Greet Book Signing with Emily Vikre
Join us in welcoming Emily Vikre, nationally recognized author and co-owner of Vikre Distillery.
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Split Rock Lighthouse,
Two Harbors
- Lectures & Talks
Restored Native Prairie Hike
Take a hike around the restored prairie and see what Forestville looked like before it was incorporated.
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Historic Forestville,
Preston
- Tours
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day at the Fort
Join us for Memorial Day to learn about the expansive military history at Historic Fort Snelling.
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Historic Fort Snelling,
Saint Paul
- Family
- Music, Films, Performances
- Tours
Memorial Day Powwow
Join us for a traditional powwow to honor our veterans that paid the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post,
Onamia
- Native American
Wednesday, May 28
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
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