We are back in August with First Thursday, right on the first day of the month too. Stroll the halls of the NKB and find incredible art, home goods, furniture, apparel, jewelry, and more! First Thursday is a great time to meet the artists and have conversations about the art, learn the inspirations, and share […]
The Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra will be performing during the Free Thursday Nights event at the Minnesota History Center on August 1. The concert will take place on the third floor from 6:00 – 7:45 pm. The Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra is a community orchestra formed in 1991 to preserve and foster the enjoyment of mandolin music. […]
Minneapolis has beautiful bridges, including the iconic Stone Arch Bridge that was built to bring trains to the city! Join us for a day celebrating our bridges and trains with hands-on activities like making mini suspension bridges and a paper boxcar, stone arch building blocks, and team building a model bridge with the Minnesota Department […]
Summer Sizzle! Indoor Art Fair at the Northrup King Building SATURDAY – AUG 17, 2024 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Get ready to soak up some summer vibes at the Northrup King Building! We’re opening up our doors to let the sunshine in for our indoor art fair, and you’re invited to join in the […]
Whether bought at the General Store or made in the kitchen, cheese making was a great way to use fresh dairy and help provide food during the winter throughout the 19th century. Visit Historic Forestville for a demonstration in cheese making, where we will be making queso fresco: plain and garlic & dill. Learn about […]
Several teams of draft horses and teamsters will demonstrate the power and beauty of draft horses. Visitors can get up close to horses and hear from the teamsters that drive them. There will be short trolley rides and draft horse demonstrations throughout the day.
Several teams of draft horses and teamsters will demonstrate the power and beauty of draft horses. Visitors can get up close to horses and hear from the teamsters that drive them. There will be short trolley rides and draft horse demonstrations throughout the day.