Discover the stories of women who lived and worked in Minneapolis on this outdoor tour with a Mill City Museum guide. Learn about labor – paid, unpaid, legal, and illegal – in industries from laundries and sewing factories to brothels. Be inspired by the stories of activists including Eva Valesh and Nellie Stone Johnson who […]
You’re invited to Archaeology Day at Historic Fort Snelling! Join archaeologists to be detectives of the past and find out how our stories get richer and more complex with each thing we learn. Enjoy family-friendly archaeology activities, hands-on demonstrations by archaeology professionals, and learn about the history around you. Try throwing an atlatl, learn how […]
Join us for the Girlhood (It’s Complicated) exhibit opening on September 7! After exploring the exhibit, enjoy a variety of craft activities and entertainment. Entertainment includes live music by FINICK, dance presentations by Sansei Yonsei Kai and Yackel Dance Studio, and a baseball demonstration by the Minnesota Girls Baseball Association on the front lawn. Presentations […]
Take a guided walking tour of the Minneapolis riverfront and learn about its dramatic past and bright future. Visit the historic district at St. Anthony Falls, once the milling center of the world and now a growing cultural, recreational, and residential neighborhood. Stop along the Stone Arch Bridge for spectacular views of the falls, view […]
Take a guided tour of the restored State Capitol building and meet historical characters from the Capitol’s past. The tour also includes a climb to the rooftop for a rare evening viewing of the gilded Quadriga, the golden horses, against the backdrop of the lighted skylines of the Twin Cities.
Take a guided walking tour of LGBTQIA+ community spaces in Downtown Minneapolis. Visit a selection of the sites highlighted in the exhibit, Going Out, Coming In: LGBTQ+ Spaces in Downtown Minneapolis. Hear the stories of queer resistance, love, and identity formation amid the evolution of the neighborhood through the 20th century. The tour includes about […]
Explore the West End, one of St. Paul’s oldest neighborhoods, built along one of the city’s oldest roads. From the early days of the Upper Landing and Irvine Park to today’s bustling West 7th Street, this neighborhood has been thriving for over 170 years! Learn about the diverse people who have lived and worked here […]
Join us for Archaeology Day and learn about the archaeology of the Red Rock Ridge. We will also discuss how new technology helps archaeologists understand the past. We will celebrate all things discoverable through archeology and more. You will be able to participate in pottery making crafts, atlatl throwing, and many other hands-on activities, demonstrations […]
Have you ever wanted to learn to shoot a bow and arrow? Let certified archery instructors on staff at Mille Lacs Indian Museum teach you how! You don’t have to have any prior experience with archery to participate. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Cost is free with museum admission.
Tour the National Historic Landmark Washburn A Mill Complex, the home of Mill City Museum, focusing on how the flour mill operated and the lives of the people who worked there. This 60-minute guided tour includes many nooks and crannies, plus regular museum admission. Limit of 20 people per tour
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 […]
Come see the Girlhood (It’s complicated) exhibit and stick around for a dance party with DJ Shannon Blowtorch during the Free Thursday Nights at the Minnesota History Center event on September 19! The dance party will feature and celebrate music by girls and for girls. Join us on the third floor from 6:00 – 7:30 […]
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 […]
Four days a year, the Minnesota Historical Society will provide FREE admission to its historic sites and museums! Take this opportunity to learn more about our state’s history, at no cost to you. Free admission dates for the 2024 – 2025 season: June 22, 2024 September 21, 2024 January 11, 2025 April 26, 2025 The […]
Discover the hidden histories of St. Paul’s downtown core. See the city’s shifting architectural styles, from neoclassical and art deco landmarks, to modern skyscrapers and suburban-style malls. Traverse the skyways and learn about the mixed successes of St. Paul’s mid-century urban renewal. Discover gems hidden in plain sight and learn the histories of some of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join a discussion of growing and processing the flax plant for multiple uses, as well as the important role flax has played in Minnesota history. A demonstration of the various stages of manual flax preparation will follow. Led by Kora Boisvert, a teacher and nurse with an ever-growing interest in all things fiber. She has […]
Prized in the mid-19th century as a homegrown sweetener, sorghum enjoyed a brief renaissance during the Civil War years when Union blockades made cane sugar a rare commodity. Help our farmers harvest, press, and turn sorghum into syrup. Then sample a treat made with this unique sweetener.
Learn how to decorate an Ojibwe-style shoulder bag to take home. Allow an hour to make the craft. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
