Events

Saturday, October 12

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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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
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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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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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Apple Butter Boil

Chase the October chill away while participating in an open fire cooking demonstration.
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Historic Forestville, Preston

History a la Golf Cart Tour

Hop aboard for a personal, staff-guided golf cart tour through the many stories of Fort Snelling’s past.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
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Twin Cities Hip-Hop Day: A Conversation on Tradition

Join us for a presentation and community discussion exploring the importance of documenting the rich history of hip-hop in the Twin Cities community.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Archery Workshop

Let certified archery instructors teach you how to shoot a bow and arrow.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia
  • Classes & Workshops
  • Native American

Meet the Christie Home!

Snapshot Saturdays
Discover the history of the site, learn about the beautiful home, and participate in a discussion.
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Charles Lindbergh House and Museum, Little Falls
  • Lectures & Talks

History a la Golf Cart Tour

Hop aboard for a personal, staff-guided golf cart tour through the many stories of Fort Snelling’s past.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint 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
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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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Sunday, October 13

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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Millers' Tour

Tour the National Historic Landmark Washburn A Mill Complex, the home of Mill City Museum.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
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The Brothers of Rondo: Premiere Film Screening

Join us for the film screening premiere of Brothers of Rondo.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Music, Films, Performances

Thursday, October 17

Harvest Days

Experience the final days of harvest on the historic Kelley farmstead.
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Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
  • Family

MEA Days: Create Your Fort Experience

You'll be provided a map and your very own "passport" to guide you throughout the 22 acre site as you pick and choose your own adventure.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Family

History Hijinx: MEA Week

Join us for MEA week at the Minnesota History Center.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Family

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

Girlhood (It's complicated) Book Club

Join us for a series of book clubs featuring Minnesota authors who write books about girls.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Family

Shadows & Spirits of the State Capitol

Join a one-hour guided tour of the restored State Capitol through the shadowy rotunda, hallways, and chambers.
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Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul
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Shadows & Spirits of the State Capitol

Join a one-hour guided tour of the restored State Capitol through the shadowy rotunda, hallways, and chambers.
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Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul
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The Creature of Snake Hollow - Mystery at the Fur Post

It’s time to discover WHAT creeps about in the shadow of the woods.
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Snake River Fur Post, Pine City
  • Family