Featured event
North Forestville Guided Hike
Sat., Oct 1, 2022, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Go beyond Main Street to explore more of Forestville's past, including the Zumbro Hill Cemetery, the remains of the first schoolhouse, John Gill's brickyard, and the Robert M. Foster house.
Featured offerings
18th Annual Legacy Celebration
Have you ever contemplated leaving a legacy gift to MNHS? Join us for a virtual celebration and learn more. Space is limited so register today.
Research your family history
Research your family's history online with our digital resources.
Shop
Shop for books relating to the fascinating people, long history, and unique culture of Minnesota.
Classroom-ready resources
Online and low-tech educational resources to support Minnesota's teachers and students.
History is Now
We are living in a historic moment. Together, Minnesotans and MNHS are capturing and sharing history in real time. Join us in creating conversations that lead to real connection, deeper reflection, new questions, and purposeful action.
Field trips
Connect your students with history on a field trip to a MNHS historic site or museum. Scholarships and subsidies are available to offset transportation and admission costs.
Brown Berets in Minnesota
From MNopedia for Hispanic Heritage Month: The Brown Berets in Minnesota were an outgrowth of the Chicano movement, a set of radical ideas and pragmatic actions initiated by Mexican Americans across the US during the Civil Rights era.
When Minnehaha Flowed with Whiskey
From MNHS Press, the lost history of Minnehaha Falls—featuring dance halls, secret saloons, wild behavior, lawsuits, and plenty of whiskey.
Fund the Patrick Coleman Chair
Help endow our curatorial position for the acquisition and preservation of books and printed materials, and honor Patrick Coleman's legacy.
Storied: African Americans in WW1
During World War I, African Americans were asked to help make the world "safe for democracy" and contribute to the war effort, though they were denied equality at home. Learn more about their experience.
