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Events
Wednesday, June 19
Great Northern Forest History Tour
Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Juneteenth Tours
Join us to celebrate Juneteenth with a tour focusing on African American history at the fort.
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Historic Fort Snelling,
Saint Paul
- Tours
Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak
Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak
Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
NAAIR In The Gallery: Weaving Through the Seasons with Naneque LaTender
Watch a demonstration and participate in black ash weaving with Naneque LaTender, 2024 Native American Artist in Residence.
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Minnesota History Center,
St. Paul
- Classes & Workshops
- Native American
Oskar's Voyage Story Time and Book Signing
Join us on Wednesday, June 19th for a special story time and book signing at the Minnesota History Center.
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Minnesota History Center,
St. Paul
Thursday, June 20
Great Northern Forest History Tour
Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Interpreter Guided Tour
Join an interpreter on a guided tour and hear stories of people who lived in Forestville.
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Historic Forestville,
Preston
- Tours
Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak
Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak
Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Guided Hike of the Forestville Ruins
Go beyond Main Street to explore more of Forestville's past.
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$12 for Seniors and children ages 5-17
- 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
Interpreter Guided Tour
Join an interpreter on a guided tour and hear stories of people who lived in Forestville.
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Historic Forestville,
Preston
- Tours
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
Friday, June 21
Keepers Tour
Experience Split Rock Lighthouse like the keepers and their families did.
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Split Rock Lighthouse,
Two Harbors
- Tours
Great Northern Forest History Tour
Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Interpreter Guided Tour
Join an interpreter on a guided tour and hear stories of people who lived in Forestville.
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Historic Forestville,
Preston
- Tours
Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak
Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak
Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
-
Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Guided Hike of the Forestville Ruins
Go beyond Main Street to explore more of Forestville's past.
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$12 for Seniors and children ages 5-17
- Tours
Interpreter Guided Tour
Join an interpreter on a guided tour and hear stories of people who lived in Forestville.
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Historic Forestville,
Preston
- Tours
Telling Queer History
Celebrate the return of Going Out, Coming In: LGBTQ+ Spaces in Downtown Minneapolis.
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Mill City Museum,
Minneapolis
- Lectures & Talks
Saturday, June 22
Summer Free Admission Day
Free Admission Days are great opportunities to visit historic sites and museums at no cost to you.
Interpreter Guided Tour
Join an interpreter on a guided tour and hear stories of people who lived in Forestville.
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Historic Forestville,
Preston
- Tours
Keepers Tour
Experience Split Rock Lighthouse like the keepers and their families did.
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Split Rock Lighthouse,
Two Harbors
- Tours