LHN Holiday Schedule

Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants

Grants Update
The Grants Office has processed 373 grant requests so far, in two Fast Track and one mid/large grant rounds. September grantees are in the process of returning their signed grant agreements and beginning their projects. October applicants will receive word on their awards in December.

Historic Resources Advisory Committee meets December 19-20, 2011 to make determinations on the fall mid/large grants round. Successful grantees from that round will receive notification in February 2012.

From the Blog

Emerge Career & Technology Center

With the help of the Minnesota Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit which allows eligible property owners to receive a state income tax credit of up to 20% of qualifying expenses or a grant in lieu of the credit, Emerge Community Development is restoring the former Minneapolis North Branch Library, an 1894 historic landmark, to create a career and technology center.

Interested in learning more? Watch a video of the full presentation of the Economic Impact Analysis of Tax Credit Rehabilitation Projects.

Facebook Findings

Minnesota Local History fans, your ranks number 684 this week. A bit of history for this Thanksgiving edition--what happened in June '84? Well, Sir Walter Raleigh, in June 1584 sent an expedition to Roanoke Island, looking to establish an English colony. In Minnesota news this week, women veterans add their stories to the collective mix.

Facebook Comment (or lack thereof)

Looking for for feedback (really!) from those who used our new grant application site to apply for Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants. We are trying to track bugs and interface design issues. Let us know what problems you experienced and your suggestions for improvements.

Job Opportunities

Executive Director
National Eagle Center, Wabasha MN, seeks Executive Director. Position open until filled.

Program Manager
Sabes Jewish Community Center, Minneapolis MN, seeks part-time Jewish Journeys Program Manager. Position open until filled.

Assistant Director/Facilities Manager
Arkansas State University, Piggott AR, seeks Museum Assistant Director/Facilities Manager for Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center. Deadline: November 28, 2011.

Do History Here

History Program
Carlton County Historical Society, Cloquet MN, presents historical program by Larry Luukkonen, "The Captain and the Marquis," Wednesday November 30, 2011, 1 p.m. Call 218-879-1938 for more information.

Christmas Tea
Wadena County Historical Society, Wadena MN, invites the public to Christmas Past Tea and Open House, Thursday December 1, 2011, 4-7 p.m. Free. Contact Sandi, 218-631-9079, for more information.

Author Talk
Brooklyn Historical Society, Brooklyn Park MN, hosts author Mary DesJarlais, who will speak on her new novel, "Dorie LaValle: A Minnesota Story of Moonshine and Murder," Saturday December 3, 2011, 9:30 a.m., Dick's Bar, Osseo MN. Call 763-560-8893 for more information.

Holiday Decorating
Help decorate Fridley History Center, Fridley MN, for the holiday season, Saturday December 3, 2011, 9 a.m. Call 763-571-0120 for more information.

1862 Discussion
Pond Dakota Heritage Society, Bloomington MN, hosts Corinne L. Monjeau-Marz, who will present "Events, Locations, & Actions, August 17, 1862: The Day That Changed the Face of Minnesota," Sunday December 4, 2011, 2 p.m. Call 952-563-8693 for more information.

Kringlefest
Join Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud MN, for Kringlefest, Sunday December 4, 2011, 1-3 p.m. Make holiday crafts, visit with Santa, view the exhibits! Admission $5/adult, $2/child. Call 866-253-8424 for more information.

MAM Sampler
Join Minnesota Association of Museums and Minneapolis Institute of Arts for the MAM December Sampler at Purcell-Cutts House, Minneapolis, Thursday December 8, 2011, 3:30 p.m. The 1913 Prairie School style home will be open just for this private tour. Space is limited to 20 people; RSVP today!

Holiday Open House
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, Moorhead MN, hosts their annual Holiday Open House, Saturday December 10, 2011, 1-3 p.m. Free and open to the public; refreshments served. Call 218-299-5511 for more information.

Holiday Art Fair
Tour Fridley History Center, Fridley MN, and view the holiday-related artwork by Fridley Kindergarters at the annual Kindergarten Holiday Art Fair, Saturday December 10, 2011, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 763-571-0120 for more information.

Christmas Celebration
Join Pond Dakota Heritage Society, Bloomington MN, for a Christmas celebration, Sunday December 18, 2011, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Refreshments served. Admission $2/adults. Call 952-563-8693 for more information.

Do History at RCHS
Rice County Historical Society, Faribault MN, seeks volunteers for a number of different projects. Are you good at typing? Researching? Handy with a hammer? If you have any of these or other hidden talents and would like to help, contact RCHS, 507-332-2121.

Fund Your Mission

Continuing Education

NCPH Awards
National Council on Public History offers two travel grants for new professionals to attend the NCPH 2012 joint NCPH/OAH annual meeting, Milwaukee WI, April 18-22, 2012. Deadline: December 1, 2011.

History Day Research
Minitex, Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange, and Rasmussen College host "Navigating History Day Research in Minnesota," Friday December 2, 2011, Rasmussen College, St. Cloud MN. Attend either 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. Free, but online registration is required. Scholarships available from CMLE.

Preventive Conservation
Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works presents "Preventive Conservation," a hands-on study experience, January 7-20, 2012, Ossabaw Island GA. Deadline for applications: December 7, 2011.

News

IRS Nonprofit Status
Internal Revenue Service revoked nonprofit status for 6,910 nonprofits in Minnesota, including 22 related to local history. Make sure your organization is in good standing! Information on reinstatement available online.  

AASLH Awards
American Association for State and Local History is accepting nominations for Leadership in History Awards. Deadline for nominations: March 1, 2012. Contact State Leadership Team Leader Melinda Hutchinson, 651-259-3459, with questions.

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