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Events
Saturday, May 11
History on Two Wheels: Inside Historic Fort Snelling and to the Upper Post
Join a Historic Fort Snelling Bike Tour focused on history within the fort!
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Historic Fort Snelling,
Saint Paul
- Tours
Sensory Friendly Day at Oliver Kelley Farm
Sensory Friendly Days are events designated for visitors with neurodiversity considerations.
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Oliver Kelley Farm,
Elk River
- Family
Springtime on the Farm
Join us in mid-May for a glimpse of the Farm’s spring operations!
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Oliver Kelley Farm,
Elk River
- Family
Child’s Eye View of History
Bring the whole family to Historic Fort Snelling for our new tour focused on family and children.
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Historic Fort Snelling,
Saint Paul
- Family
Minnesota State Band Spring Concert
Celebrate Minnesota Statehood Day with the Minnesota State Band and their spring concert, “History, Pageantry, Variety.”
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Minnesota History Center,
St. Paul
- Music, Films, Performances
Sunday, May 12
Nooks and Crannies Tour
Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the James J. Hill House that are not featured on the standard house tour.
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James J. Hill House,
St. Paul
- Tours
Thursday, May 16
Minnesota History Center Free Thursday Nights in May Sponsored by Donaldson Company
Enjoy free admission and free parking at the Minnesota History Center every Thursday night in May from 4:00-8:00pm, courtesy of Donaldson Company.
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Minnesota History Center,
St. Paul
- Family
Saturday, May 18
History on Two Wheels: Inside Historic Fort Snelling and to the Upper Post
Join a Historic Fort Snelling Bike Tour focused on history within the fort!
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Historic Fort Snelling,
Saint Paul
- Tours
Author Event: "How the Birds Got Their Songs" with Travis Zimmerman
Join author Travis Zimmerman as he premieres his children's book featuring illustrations by his cousin, artist Sam Zimmerman.
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Red Balloon Books, 891 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN
Child’s Eye View of History
Bring the whole family to Historic Fort Snelling for our new tour focused on family and children.
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Historic Fort Snelling,
Saint Paul
- Family
Featuring Natalija Walbridge
Photography & Art at the Rock
Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases landscape and wildlife photographers and artists of the area.
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Split Rock Lighthouse,
Two Harbors
Saturday, May 18 - Sunday, May 19
Ojibwe Moccasin 2-Day Workshop
Make a pair of Ojibwe-style leather moccasins in this two-day workshop.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post,
Onamia
- Classes & Workshops
- Native American
Sunday, May 19
"SOVEREIGN Suite" Film Screening and Conversation with PaviElle French
Join vocalist and interdisciplinary artist, PaviElle French in a screening of and conversation about her film, SOVEREIGN Suite...
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Minnesota History Center,
St. Paul
- Music, Films, Performances
Nooks and Crannies Tour
Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the James J. Hill House that are not featured on the standard house tour.
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James J. Hill House,
St. Paul
- Tours
Thursday, May 23
Minnesota History Center Free Thursday Nights in May Sponsored by Donaldson Company
Enjoy free admission and free parking at the Minnesota History Center every Thursday night in May from 4:00-8:00pm, courtesy of Donaldson Company.
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Minnesota History Center,
St. Paul
- Family
North Shore Community Night
Come spend an evening with the community at Split Rock Lighthouse!
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Split Rock Lighthouse,
Two Harbors
Author Event: "How the Birds Got Their Songs" with Travis Zimmerman and Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik
Join author Travis Zimmerman and illustrator Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik during North Shore Community Night.
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Split Rock Lighthouse,
Two Harbors
Friday, May 24
Ramsey After Dark: Mental Illness and the Victorian Mind
Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.
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Alexander Ramsey House,
Saint Paul
- Tours
Ramsey After Dark: Mental Illness and the Victorian Mind
Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.
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Alexander Ramsey House,
Saint Paul
- Tours
Saturday, May 25
Summer Program Preview at Historic Fort Snelling
Preview our summer program on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
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Historic Fort Snelling,
Saint Paul
- Family
- Tours
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post,
Onamia
- Classes & Workshops
- Family
- Native American
Author Event: "Last Entry Point" with Joe Friedrichs
Get ready for summer backcountry adventures with journalist and podcaster Joe Friedrichs.
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Split Rock Lighthouse,
Two Harbors
The RavensFire Band at Historic Forestville
Come hear these talented, funny, and friendly musicians.
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Historic Forestville,
Preston
- Music, Films, Performances
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day: "Decoration Day" in Minnesota during WWII
Come out to spend Memorial Day at Historic Fort Snelling and experience how Minnesota celebrated “Decoration Day” in the 1940s.
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Historic Fort Snelling,
Saint Paul
Memorial Day Powwow
Join us for a traditional powwow to honor our veterans.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post,
Onamia
- Family
- Native American