Events

Saturday, May 10

Warbler Walks

Discover and enjoy the many birds who are returning from their southern wintering grounds.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Classes & Workshops

Springtime on the Farm

Come on out to the Kelley Farm and help us get into the swing of spring!
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Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
  • Family

Mother's Day Weekend Jewelry Sale

Celebrate Mom with an extra 20% off all jewelry purchased in-store at the History Center Museum Store!
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Mother's Day Weekend Cookie Sampling

Join us for samples of local cookie company Thumbs Cookies at the History Center store over Mother's Day weekend.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Early 19th Century Social Dance and Live Music

Bring your eagerness to learn and enthusiasm for dance to an unforgettable evening at Historic Fort Snelling!
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Classes & Workshops
  • Music, Films, Performances

Sunday, May 11

Mother's Day Weekend Jewelry Sale

Celebrate Mom with an extra 20% off all jewelry purchased in-store at the History Center Museum Store!
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Wednesday, May 14

Warbler Walks

Discover and enjoy the many birds who are returning from their southern wintering grounds.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Classes & Workshops

Girlhood (It's complicated) Book Club: The Girl in Building C

Join us for our next book club event featuring "The Girl in Building C" by Mary Krugerud.
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Dayton's Bluff Library - 645 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55106
  • Classes & Workshops

Thursday, May 15

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

Friday, May 16

Hmong 50 Commemoration

Join Hmong community members for an evening to commemorate fifty years of Hmong Americans in Minnesota.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Family

Camp Savage and the birth of U.S. Military Language Intelligence: One Soldier’s Story at Sibley

Mendota After Hours
Join Dr. Karen Lucas as she shares her family's experiences and photos of World War II.
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Sibley Historic Site, Mendota
  • Lectures & Talks

Saturday, May 17

Warbler Walks

Discover and enjoy the many birds who are returning from their southern wintering grounds.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Classes & Workshops

Featuring Jill Beim

Photography & Art at the Rock
A monthly exhibit at Split Rock Lighthouse - In May our featured photographer is Jill Beim
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
  • Family

Tuesday, May 20

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Textile Center - 3000 University Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN
  • Lectures & Talks

Wednesday, May 21

Warbler Walks

Discover and enjoy the many birds who are returning from their southern wintering grounds.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Classes & Workshops

Author Event: "Perpich: A Minnesota Original" with Ben Schierer

Join us to celebrate the publication of Perpich: A Minnesota Original
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Magers & Quinn Booksellers
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55408
  • Lectures & Talks

Thursday, May 22

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

Jewish Girlhood in Minnesota Conversation

Join Robin Doroshow and Kate Dietrick for a conversation about the need for – and the fun had by – Jewish sororities.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Saturday, May 24

Warbler Walks

Discover and enjoy the many birds who are returning from their southern wintering grounds.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Classes & Workshops

Yoga in the Meadow

A unique yoga practice that nurtures strength, flexibility, and mindfulness.
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Historic Forestville, Preston

Summer Preview Day

This will be your chance to see the fort outside of guided tours until the summer season starts on June 7!
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Tours

Featuring Jill Beim

Photography & Art at the Rock
A monthly exhibit at Split Rock Lighthouse - In May our featured photographer is Jill Beim
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
  • Family

Restored Native Prairie Hike

Take a hike around the restored prairie and see what Forestville looked like before it was incorporated.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Tours

Meet and Greet Book Signing with Emily Vikre

Join us in welcoming Emily Vikre, nationally recognized author and co-owner of Vikre Distillery.
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
  • Lectures & Talks

Restored Native Prairie Hike

Take a hike around the restored prairie and see what Forestville looked like before it was incorporated.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Tours