Events

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
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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
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Mississippi River Kayak Adventure

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
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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
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The Draft Horse Experience

Get a hands-on, 90-minute experience with our horses.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Keepers Tour

Experience Split Rock Lighthouse like the keepers and their families did.
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
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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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Mississippi River Kayak Adventure

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
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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
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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
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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
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Pipestone Carving Demonstration with Alexander Lund

Alexander Lund is a pipestone carver from the Lower Sioux Agency who has been practicing his craft for over three years.
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Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey
  • Native American

Wild Rice Processing Demo

Watch museum staff process wild rice using traditional methods.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia
  • 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