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Aviation Exhibit in Windom
Cottonwood County Historical Society opens the traveling exhibit
"Heroes of the Sky: Adventures in Early Flight 1903 to 1939" on Wednesday September
2, 2009. Opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit will be open through
November 14. Call 507-831-1134 for information.
School Police
Exhibit
The Saint Paul Police Historical Society opens an exhibit on the city's
school police program at 10 a.m. on Tuesday September 8, 2009.
The exhibit will be in the public entryway of the Saint Paul Police Headquarters, 367 Grove Street, St. Paul MN.
A Visit with Martin
Morrison County Historical Society encourages you to bring questions
about your German/Polish ancestry to an open house with Martin Richau, an expert
in Silesian genealogy visiting from Germany. Wednesday September 9,
2009 from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum in Little
Falls MN. Contact MCHS with questions, 320-632-4007.
Historic Site
Tour in Shakopee
Shakopee Heritage Society offers its second Historic
Site Tour on Saturday September 12, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Eight sites are included on the tour. Tickets: $10, available at Scott County Historical Society, 952-445-0378.
Garden
Gala in Little Falls
An event to celebrate home-grown produce. Erik
Warner, founder of the Soul Patch community garden, will talk about his project
and how it benefits the Morrison County Food Shelf. Bring your extra produce to
trade or share. Morrison County Historical Society annual meeting will be held
during this event. Sunday September 13, 2009 from 2-5 p.m.
at The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum. Contact MCHS with questions, 320-632-4007.
Civil War Weekend
at LeDuc Estate
Fourth Annual Civil War Weekend takes place at the
LeDuc Historic Estate in Hastings MN on September 12-13,
2009. Contact Dakota County Historical Society, 651-437-7055, for more information.
Cannon Valley Civil War Roundtable
The next meeting of the
Cannon Valley Civil War Roundtable meets Thursday September 17,
2009, 7 p.m., at the Faribault Community Center, Faribault MN. Guest speaker will
be Stoney Stonecipher, speaking on "The KKK - Past and Present - From Mississippi
to Indiana." Call Dan, 507-332-8250, or Jan, 507-244-0500, with questions.
Exhibit Opening
Scott County Historical
Society invites you to the opening of "Read All About It: 1950s Scott County
Headlines" on Thursday September 24, 2009 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Gangster Gala
Ramsey County Historical Society in St. Paul MN invites you to
relive the Roaring '20s at a Gangster Gala, Thursday September 24,
2009 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the University Club of Saint Paul, 420 Summit Avenue.
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, live jazz music and more. Admission is free if you
join RCHS at the $40+ membership level. Space is limited; call 651-222-0701 for reservations.
Historic Town Pub Crawl
Join Blue Earth County Historical Society in Mankato MN for a
Pub Crawl on Friday September 25, 2009 from 6 to 9 p.m. Guided
tours at four stops, free appetizers, drink specials! Admission: $10 members;
$15 non-members. Space is limited, call 507-345-5566 for reservations.
Lundie Tour and Silent Auction
Schroeder Area Historical
Society will hold a fundraising tour and silent auction at the Delander House,
277 Woodlawn Avenue, St. Paul MN on Sunday October 4, 2009 from
7-9 p.m. Cost: $40 per person, payable at the door. RSVP to Coralynn, 612-210-7061.
Monuments to Life Cemetery Tours
Explore the stories of
those who reside in Anoka's "silent cities" during Anoka County Historical Society's
Monuments to Life cemetery tours. Three dates available, October
6, 8, and 10, 2009 at three different cemeteries around the county.
Tickets: $8 each or package tour of $21 for all three. Discounts available for
Anoka County Historical Society members. Call for reservations, 763-421-0600.
Cemetery Walk in Winona
Join Winona County Historical Society for their 11th Annual "Voices from the Past: Woodlawn Cemetery Walk" on October
10 and 11, 2009. This year downtown Winona businesses from the 1920s
and 1930s are highlighted. Tours begin at noon. Admission: $6 adults; students
receive reduced rates. Call 507-454-2723 ext. 0 to register.
Ghosts
of Anoka Tour
Join Anoka County Historical Society on the very popular
"Ghosts of Anoka" tours, available the first and third Thursday
and Saturday of each month. Additional tours scheduled during October. Tours begin
and end at the History Center, and start promptly at 7:30 p.m. Space is limited;
call 763-421-0600 to purchase tickets. | 
