Take Action to Support the Minnesota Historical Society
2008 Legislative Session
The 2008 legislative session concluded on May 19th. During this session, the legislature acted on several items of importance to the Minnesota Historical Society.
Early in the session, the legislature passed a bonding bill to finance the construction and maintenance of state buildings and lands. This bonding bill included funding for several of the Minnesota Historical Society’s top priorities, including the Fort Snelling Revitalization plan.
The legislature also passed a bill to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would dedicate a portion of the state’s sales tax revenue to the outdoors and arts and humanities organizations, including the Minnesota Historical Society.
The legislature passed a bill to balance the state’s budget for the remainder of the biennium. While this bill contained cuts for several state agencies, the Minnesota Historical Society was held harmless.
These are important legislative developments for the Society, and we need to recognize the hard work of legislators who helped make this happen. You can help the Society by thanking your legislators for their hard work on behalf of history this session.
How to Help
1. Now is the time to take action to support history! Contact the following people and thank them for supporting 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.
