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Events
Thursday, September 19
Lifelong Learners: Charlotte Ouisconsin Clark Van Cleve's Life of Service
Join us in the beautifully restored Historic Fort Snelling Visitor Center for a complimentary cup of coffee and in-depth discussions of the site’s long and varied history.
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Historic Fort Snelling,
Saint Paul
- Lectures & Talks
Free Thursday Nights at the History Center
Visit the Minnesota History Center on a Thursday night from 4 pm-8 pm, and get FREE admission and parking!
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Minnesota History Center,
St. Paul
- Family
DJ Shannon Blowtorch Dance Party
Come see the Girlhood (It's Complicated) exhibit and stick around for a dance party with DJ Shannon Blowtorch
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Minnesota History Center,
St. Paul
- Music, Films, Performances
History on Two Wheels: Inside Historic Fort Snelling and to the Upper Post
Join a Historic Fort Snelling Bike Tour focused on history within the fort!
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Historic Fort Snelling,
Saint Paul
- Tours
Friday, September 20
Keepers Tour
Experience Split Rock Lighthouse like the keepers and their families did.
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Split Rock Lighthouse,
Two Harbors
- Tours
Great Northern Forest History Tour
Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Mississippi River Kayak Adventure
Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
State Capitol Complex Archaeology Tours
Free tours are being offered regularly so you can get an up-close look at archaeology in action.
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Minnesota State Capitol,
St. Paul
- Tours
The Draft Horse Experience
Get a hands-on, 90-minute experience with our horses.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
State Capitol Complex Archaeology Tours
Free tours are being offered regularly so you can get an up-close look at archaeology in action.
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Minnesota State Capitol,
St. Paul
- Tours
Fall River Walk Tour
We invite you to explore environmental and cultural changes by taking a walk along the Minnesota River in Mendota, MN
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Sibley Historic Site,
Mendota
- Tours
John Dillinger, Ma Barker and Me
Mendota After Dark
Join the Dakota County Historical Society and the Sibley Historic Site for September's Mendota After Hours.
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- Lectures & Talks
Saturday, September 21
Fall Free Admission Day
Free Admission Days are great opportunities to visit historic sites and museums at no cost to you.
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Grand Views Tour
Capture stunning photographs of the iconic Split Rock from various angles and locations.
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Split Rock Lighthouse,
Two Harbors
- Tours
Interpreter Guided Tour
Join an interpreter on a guided tour and hear stories of people who lived in Forestville.
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Historic Forestville,
Preston
- Tours
Keepers Tour
Experience Split Rock Lighthouse like the keepers and their families did.
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Split Rock Lighthouse,
Two Harbors
- Tours
Community Science Day in Partnership with the Bell Museum
Participate in several hands-on science activities both inside and out with staff from the Bell Museum.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Classes & Workshops
- Family
Fall River Walk Tour
We invite you to explore environmental and cultural changes by taking a walk along the Minnesota River in Mendota, MN
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Sibley Historic Site,
Mendota
- Tours
Great Northern Forest History Tour
Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Historic Gems of Downtown St. Paul Walking Tour
Discover the hidden histories of St...
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- Tours
Mississippi River Kayak Adventure
Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride and a self-guided tour at Historic Forestville!
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Historic Forestville,
Preston
- Tours
Natural Dye Demo
Gather natural elements from around Forestville and dye fabric.
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Historic Forestville,
Preston
- Classes & Workshops
Summit Avenue Walking Tour
Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about Summit Avenue architecture, social history, and preservation issues.
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James J. Hill House,
St. Paul
- Tours
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride and a self-guided tour at Historic Forestville!
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Historic Forestville,
Preston
- Tours