Take Action to Support the Minnesota Historical Society
2008 Legislative Session
The Minnesota Legislature will convene in February. Among the major items on the agenda, the Legislature will consider a bonding bill to provide funding for the construction and preservation of public structures and lands. The Minnesota Historical Society will request that the Governor and the Legislature provide funding for the revitalization of Fort Snelling. Learn more about the Fort Snelling revitalization project or the other legislative proposals the Society is supporting for the 2008 session.
History Matters Day at the Capitol
Join us on Monday, February 25th at the Minnesota State Capitol to make your voice heard in support of history.
- Talk to costumed characters from Minnesota’s past
- See valuable items from our collections relating to Historic Fort Snelling
- learn more about the Minnesota Historical Society
While you are there, meet with your legislators to urge them to support history and then rally for history!
Learn more about the issues we are rallying for this year, including the Fort Snelling revitalization project.
- When: Monday, February 25th.
- Information fair 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Rally at noon
- Parking at the History Center will be free with validation obtained in the Capitol Rotunda. A shuttle will be provided from the History Center to the Capitol and back.
- Complete schedule
How to Help
1. Now is the time to take action to support history! You can help the Society by contacting the following people and asking them to support history:
- Governor Tim Pawlenty
- Your legislator
- Members of the House and Senate Capital Investment committees.
Thank you for your efforts!
2. 
Become
a Member
3. Purchase "History
Matters" Products
4. Learn
about the Issues The Minnesota Historical Society tracks
issues that impact history around Minnesota.
5. Subscribe
to the History Matters e-newsletter so that you are
aware of the latest news at the Legislature regarding the Minnesota
Historical Society.
6. Visit
the Minnesota Historical Society’s 25 Historic Sites and Museums. Take
some time to visit your place in history.
7. Educate
your friends and family about why history matters to you. Encourage
them to get involved in the Society.
8. Make
a Donation
9. Volunteer
at the Minnesota Historical Society. Volunteering is
a great way to meet people who share your love of history and to
have fun!
*Making an Appointment with your Legislator
1. The
first step is to identify your state legislators. All you need is your
address. Search
for your legislator. A quick click on your legislators’ names will
provide you the appropriate contact information.
2. Now that you
have your legislators’ phone numbers, simply call and speak to one of their
friendly staff members to schedule a visit. Appointments are typically
set in 15-minute time slots.
3. Not sure what to say when you
arrive at your meeting? Read Tips for Meeting
with Legislators.
