Twin Cities
Discover eight totally different history adventures just
minutes from Minneapolis and St. Paul: from 1820s-style
military drills, to a state-of-the-art recreation of a
tornado, to a tour through a magnificent Gilded Age mansion.
Each destination is easy to combine with local shopping,
dining and other downtown attractions |
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Up to the North Shore
Ready for a road trip? Our North Shore area covers a lot
of ground, from Folsom House and Marine Mill not far
from the Twin Cities, to Split Rock Lighthouse, situated
high above the waters of beautiful Lake Superior. In
between, stop in Pine City for a visit to a reconstructed
19th century fur post and Ojibwe encampment. There are
lots of great lodging and camping options along the way. |
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River Bluff Country
Travel back in time as you explore the sites of our southernmost
region. You'll discover the homes of early settlers and
towns of old, agency outposts, battlefields of the U.S.-Dakota
War, and hidden rock outcroppings where ancient petroglyphs
tell the story of life on this land more than 5,000 years
ago. Scattered throughout Minnesota's southern quarter,
these sites make excellent weekend trips, or stops along
the way to more far-off destinations. |
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North Woods
Leave city life farther and farther behind as you trek
north through the center of the state. Work on the farm
-- 1860's style -- at the Oliver H. Kelley Farm, visit
the boyhood home of aviator and environmentalist Charles
A. Lindbergh, deepen your understanding of the lives
and culture of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, then
experience what life was like in a turn-of-the-century
logging camp at the beautiful Forest History Center.
Each site offers plenty to do, and wonderful settings
in which to simply relax. |
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carved into a red quartzite rock ridge thousands of years
ago. Hear the tales of chamber maids
working in the first territorial governor's Victorian mansion.
Marvel at the beauty of a historic lighthouse on the shore
of Lake Superior. These experiences and more await you at
the Minnesota Historical Society's historic sites.
Hours and programs
at many sites have changed. Please check the individual
site page or call the site for hours and admission fees.
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