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Featured Events

A Yankee Thanksgiving Tour

Nov 23 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Elk River

Experience what preparations for a Thanksgiving celebration were like 150 years ago.

Tue., Nov 19

History Lounge: "Hijinx and Hearsay" on the Minnesota Scene

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Sat., Nov 23

Thanksgiving: Myth, Memory, and Food

Mill City Museum, Minneapolis

Sun., Nov 24

Washburn A Mill Tour

Mill City Museum, Minneapolis

Fri., Nov 29

Thanksgiving Break: Brickmania First Ave

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Sat., Nov 30

Thanksgiving Break: Brickmania First Ave

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

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Featured Exhibits

First Avenue: Stories of Minnesota's Mainroom.

Prince: Before the Rain Exhibit, now on view.

Then Now Wow, Now on View, Minnesota History Center.

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Winter gift guide

Find the perfect gift for every history lover on your list.

New from MNHS Press

My Mighty Journey

The story of the past twelve thousand years of Minnesota told from the perspective of the only major waterfall on the Mississippi River, with stunning artwork by Gaylord Schanilec.

Featured MNopedia Article

Labor and labor organizing in Minnesota

Since statehood, Minnesota workers have joined together to improve and protect their livelihoods, rights, and voices in the workplace. Labor organizations, especially unions, have stood up for members’ interests with employers.

History Matters

Save the date

Save the date for History Matters Day at the Capitol, Thursday, March 5.

Collections Item of the Day

Pie Server

It's the time of year to focus on food, as so we shall this week! Here we have a Poppin' Fresh Pie Server, made and marketed by the Pillsbury Company of Minneapolis, circa 1992.

Storied

Storied: Queer Voices

In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall, we asked some of the editors and contributors to the new MNHS Press book, "Queer Voices: Poetry, Prose, and Pride" about what the LGBTQIA movement means to them.