Everybody says that we are born in the image and likeness of God. And yet, we all forget the truth and gradually start to believe a series of lies, all based on the fundamental lie – that we must pretend to be somebody we are not, in order to get our needs met. As adults, […]
Everybody says that we are born in the image and likeness of God. And yet, we all forget the truth and gradually start to believe a series of lies, all based on the fundamental lie – that we must pretend to be somebody we are not, in order to get our needs met. As adults, […]
Everybody says that we are born in the image and likeness of God. And yet, we all forget the truth and gradually start to believe a series of lies, all based on the fundamental lie – that we must pretend to be somebody we are not, in order to get our needs met. As adults, […]
South Korea is a leading global economy and close ally of the United States. Even with its status and the explosion of cultural touchpoints like K-Pop, South Korea’s history and politics are still relatively unknown to many in the United States. With rising tensions throughout the Asia-Pacific region, what will the U.S.-Korea partnership look like […]
Join us for this lecture series exploring key aspects of Fort Snelling’s History Thu, Jun 27, 10:30-11:15 am: The History of Fort Snelling’s Round Tower Thu, Jul 25, 10:30-11:15 am: Minnesota’s Secret Language School during WWII Thu, Aug 29, 10:30-11:15 am: Black Regulars–“Buffalo Soldiers”–at Fort Snelling Thu, Sept 19, 10:30-11:15 am: Charlotte Ouisconsin Clark Van […]
Join the Dakota County Historical Society and the Sibley Historic Site for September’s Mendota After Hours: “John Dillinger, Ma Barker and Me: Of Gangsters, G-Men and Gun Molls” A shocking and entertaining look back at the 1930s Public Enemies-era of Saint Paul, when outlaws John Dillinger, Alvin “Creepy” Karpis, Babyface Nelson, Machine Gun Kelly, Freddie […]
Leah Rampy will be at Barnes & Noble in St. Cloud, MN on September 21st at 11:00 am to talk about her book, Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos. This book leads readers on a soul journey through grief and loss to claim the beauty, joy and possibilities available when we reconnect with the […]
Join Historic Forestville to gather natural elements from around Forestville and dye fabric. Use onion skins, black walnuts, and a number of other natural ingredients to dye skeins of fiber. Clothing comes in a variety of color from blue, purple, brown, yellow, and more. During the 19th century, natural dye was the most common practice […]
Head to the lakeshore to watch museum staff process wild rice using traditional methods including parching, threshing, and winnowing the rice. See the entire process from raw to finished product during 20-minute demonstrations offered on the hour. The program begins at noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. In the event of bad weather, […]
Alexander Lund is a pipestone carver from the Lower Sioux Agency who has been practicing his craft for over three years. The Little Cottonwood River runs right by Jeffers Petroglyphs as it makes its way to the Minnesota River. The Dakota place name for the Little Cottonwood River is Imni-Za-Ka-Sa-Deca meaning to split, crack or […]