Events

Sunday, May 19

"SOVEREIGN Suite" Film Screening and Conversation with PaviElle French

Join vocalist and interdisciplinary artist, PaviElle French in a screening of and conversation about her film, SOVEREIGN Suite...

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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Music, Films, Performances

Nooks and Crannies Tour

Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the James J. Hill House that are not featured on the standard house tour.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Wednesday, May 22

What Happened in Alabama? Ending Cycles of Trauma in Black America

North Star Journey Live will explore the topic of intergenerational trauma in the Black community with journalist and author Lee Hawkins Jr.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Thursday, May 23

Minnesota History Center Free Thursday Nights in May Sponsored by Donaldson Company

Enjoy free admission and free parking at the Minnesota History Center every Thursday night in May from 4:00-8:00pm, courtesy of Donaldson Company.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Family

North Shore Community Night

Come spend an evening with the community at Split Rock Lighthouse!
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors

Author Event: "How the Birds Got Their Songs" with Travis Zimmerman and Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik

Join author Travis Zimmerman and illustrator Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik during North Shore Community Night.
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors

Friday, May 24

Ramsey After Dark: Mental Illness and the Victorian Mind

Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • Tours

Ramsey After Dark: Mental Illness and the Victorian Mind

Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • Tours

Saturday, May 25

Summer Program Preview at Historic Fort Snelling

Preview our summer program on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Family
  • 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

Kid Craft: Shoulder Bag

Kid Crafts
Learn how to decorate an Ojibwe-style shoulder bag.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia
  • Classes & Workshops
  • Family
  • Native American

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

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

Author Event: "Last Entry Point" with Joe Friedrichs

Get ready for summer backcountry adventures with journalist and podcaster Joe Friedrichs.
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors

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

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

The RavensFire Band at Historic Forestville

Come hear these talented, funny, and friendly musicians.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Music, Films, Performances

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

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

Monday, May 27

Memorial Day: "Decoration Day" in Minnesota during WWII

Come out to spend Memorial Day at Historic Fort Snelling and experience how Minnesota celebrated “Decoration Day” in the 1940s.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul

Memorial Day Powwow

Join us for a traditional powwow to honor our veterans.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia
  • Family
  • Native American

Thursday, May 30

Minnesota History Center Free Thursday Nights in May Sponsored by Donaldson Company

Enjoy free admission and free parking at the Minnesota History Center every Thursday night in May from 4:00-8:00pm, courtesy of Donaldson Company.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Family

Friday, May 31

Spirits Dancing: A Night Sky Immersive Experience

Become inspired to build a relationship with the night sky.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia
  • Lectures & Talks
  • Native American

Saturday, June 1

Sunrise Tour: 10,000 Years Ago Today in Minnesota

This tour will be accompanied by a discussion of the archaeology of the earliest people of the Midwest and the climatic and environmental conditions they would have faced in this era.
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Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey
  • Tours

Games That Save Our Ways

Join us for an immersive exploration of Ojibwe language, culture, and history through the lens of gaming!
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Family