History at Home

We invite you to learn about history with us online. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Explore your family history

Learn more about your family's history using our wide array of resources. Try this overview, or jump right into records research, including Minnesota birth, death, and census records.

Watch our videos

Discover the stories we share. Uncover the real people behind the dates with the Storied series, then go on to explore the rest of our educational, entertaining video content.

Use our classroom-ready resources

Classroom-ready resources to support Minnesota's teachers and students. Browse lessons and activities featuring primary sources, for all grade levels.

Shop MNHS gifts

Shop for books relating to the fascinating people, long history, and unique culture of Minnesota.

Votes for Women

The work of attaining voting rights for women spanned generations. To celebrate the 2020 centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, find your inspiration in these stories of Minnesota women.

Read a story. Share a story.

We are living in a historic moment. Together, Minnesotans and MNHS are capturing and sharing history in real time. Join us in creating conversations that lead to real connection, deeper reflection, new questions, and purposeful action.

Research our collections & archives

Search a wealth of records and images from MNHS collections, including photographs, artifacts, digital newspapers, oral histories, works of art, sound recordings, and much more.

Become an expert on Minnesota

Learn about significant people, places, eras, and events in Minnesota history by exploring MNopediaMinnesota History magazine, and MNHS Press books.

Try fun activities and downloads

Looking for fun activities for all ages? Check out our how-to videos, Zoom backgrounds, coloring sheets, and more.

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