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Saturday, September 19

  • Free Admission Day: Folsom House.

    MNHS Free Admission Day
    Free Admission Day: Folsom House

    • Family
    Take this opportunity to learn more about our state's history, at no cost to you.
    Saturday, September 19 : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM This event is no longer available.
    Taylors Falls
  • Statewide Star Party.

    Statewide Star Party

    • Family
    Jeffers Petroglyphs is partnering with the Bell Museum for the 2026 Statewide Star Party.
    Saturday, September 19 : 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM This event is no longer available.
    Jeffers Petroglyphs
  • Free Admission Day: Forest History Center.

    MNHS Free Admission Day
    Free Admission Day: Forest History Center

    • Family
    Take this opportunity to learn more about our state's history, at no cost to you.
    Saturday, September 19 : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM This event is no longer available.
    Forest History Center
  • Free Admission Day: Jeffers Petroglyphs.

    MNHS Free Admission Day
    Free Admission Day: Jeffers Petroglyphs

    • Family
    Take this opportunity to learn more about our state's history, at no cost to you.
    Saturday, September 19 : 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM This event is no longer available.
    Jeffers Petroglyphs
  • Free Admission Day: Minnesota State Capitol.

    MNHS Free Admission Day
    Free Admission Day: Minnesota State Capitol

    • Family
    Take this opportunity to learn more about our state's history, at no cost to you.
    Saturday, September 19 : 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM This event is no longer available.
    Minnesota State Capitol
  • Free Admission Day: Oliver H. Kelley Farm.

    MNHS Free Admission Day
    Free Admission Day: Oliver H. Kelley Farm

    • Family
    Take this opportunity to learn more about our state's history, at no cost to you.
    Saturday, September 19 : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM This event is no longer available.
    Oliver H. Kelley Farm
  • Free Admission Day: James J. Hill House.

    MNHS Free Admission Day
    Free Admission Day: James J. Hill House

    • Family
    Take this opportunity to learn more about our state's history, at no cost to you.
    Saturday, September 19 : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM This event is no longer available.
    James J. Hill House
  • Free Admission Day: Mill City Museum.

    MNHS Free Admission Day
    Free Admission Day: Mill City Museum

    • Family
    Take this opportunity to learn more about our state's history, at no cost to you.
    Saturday, September 19 : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM This event is no longer available.
    Mill City Museum
  • Free Admission Day: Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post.

    MNHS Free Admission Day
    Free Admission Day: Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post

    • Family
    Take this opportunity to learn more about our state's history, at no cost to you.
    Saturday, September 19 : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM This event is no longer available.
    Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post
  • Free Admission Day: Historic Fort Snelling.

    MNHS Free Admission Day
    Free Admission Day: Historic Fort Snelling

    • Family
    Take this opportunity to learn more about our state's history, at no cost to you.
    Saturday, September 19 : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM This event is no longer available.
    Historic Fort Snelling
  • Free Admission Day: Split Rock Lighthouse.

    MNHS Free Admission Day
    Free Admission Day: Split Rock Lighthouse

    • Family
    Take this opportunity to learn more about our state's history, at no cost to you.
    Saturday, September 19 : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM This event is no longer available.
    Split Rock Lighthouse

Sunday, September 20

  • Keepers Tour.

    Keepers Tour

    • Tours
    Experience the site like the keepers and their families did and immerse yourself in their stories.
    Sunday, September 20 : 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM This event is no longer available.
    Split Rock Lighthouse
  • Summit Avenue Walking Tours.

    Summit Avenue Walking Tours

    • Tours
    Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
    Sunday, September 20 : 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM This event is no longer available.
    James J. Hill House
  • Millers' Tour.

    Millers' Tour
    Millers' Tour

    • Tours
    This 60-minute guided tour of nooks and crannies of Mill City Museum.
    Sunday, September 20 : 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM This event is no longer available.
    Mill City Museum
  • Nooks & Crannies Tour.

    Nooks & Crannies Tour

    • Tours
    Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the James J. Hill House that are not featured on the standard house tour.
    Sunday, September 20 : 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM This event is no longer available.
    James J. Hill House

Tuesday, September 22

Thursday, September 24

  • Free Thursday Nights at the History Center.

    Free Thursday Nights at the History Center

    • Family
    Visit the Minnesota History Center on a Thursday night from 4 pm-8 pm, and get FREE admission and parking!
    Thursday, September 24 : 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM This event is no longer available.
    Minnesota History Center
  • Booked on Thursdays:

    Booked on Thursdays: "An Eye for an I: Growing up with Blindness, Bigotry, and Family Mental Illness"

    • Classes & Workshops
    Join the Minnesota Historical Society’s Inclusion and Community Engagement team for a new event series, Booked on Thursdays!
    Thursday, September 24 : 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Cancelled This event is no longer available.
    Minnesota History Center
  • The American Revolution: Film Screening.

    The American Revolution: Film Screening

    • Lectures & Talks
    Join us for a thoughtful panel and discussion event inspired by Ken Burns’ documentary, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
    Thursday, September 24 : 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM This event is no longer available.
    Minnesota History Center
  • Pounded Botanical Printing.

    Pounded Botanical Printing

    • Classes & Workshops
    Join the Textile Center for a free workshop on pounded botanical printing!
    Thursday, September 24 : 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM This event is no longer available.
  • Nooks & Crannies Tour.

    Nooks & Crannies Tour

    • Tours
    Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the James J. Hill House that are not featured on the standard house tour.
    Thursday, September 24 : 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM This event is no longer available.
    James J. Hill House

Friday, September 25

  • Keepers Tour.

    Keepers Tour

    • Tours
    Experience the site like the keepers and their families did and immerse yourself in their stories.
    Friday, September 25 : 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM This event is no longer available.
    Split Rock Lighthouse
  • Pontoon History Tour.

    Pontoon History Tour
    Pontoon History Tour

    • Tours
    Fascinating facts about the Mississippi River’s ecology, history, and its significance today.
    Friday, September 25 : 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM This event is no longer available.
    Forest History Center
  • Horse-Drawn History Tour.

    Horse-Drawn History Tour
    Horse-Drawn History Tour

    • Tours
    Two strong and gentle draft horses pull a wheeled trolley through the Forest History Center.
    Friday, September 25 : 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM This event is no longer available.
    Forest History Center
  • True Crime Tours at Sibley.

    True Crime Tours at Sibley

    • Tours
    A wicked fun look into past crimes of murder, robbery, and mayhem in the city of Mendota.
    Friday, September 25 : 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM This event is no longer available.
    Sibley Historic Site

Saturday, September 26

  • Keepers Tour.

    Keepers Tour

    • Tours
    Experience the site like the keepers and their families did and immerse yourself in their stories.
    Saturday, September 26 : 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM This event is no longer available.
    Split Rock Lighthouse
  • Summit Avenue Walking Tours.

    Summit Avenue Walking Tours

    • Tours
    Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
    Saturday, September 26 : 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM This event is no longer available.
    James J. Hill House
  • History on Two Wheels: Historic Fort Snelling and the Upper Post.

    History on Two Wheels: Historic Fort Snelling and the Upper Post

    • Tours
    Bring your bike to Historic Fort Snelling and embark on a captivating tour!
    Saturday, September 26 : 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM This event is no longer available.
    Historic Fort Snelling
  • Prairie Sugar Day.

    Prairie Sugar Day

    • Family
    Join our farm hands as they make prairie sugar, also known as sorghum molasses.
    Saturday, September 26 : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM This event is no longer available.
    Oliver H. Kelley Farm
  • Horse-Drawn History Tour.

    Horse-Drawn History Tour
    Horse-Drawn History Tour

    • Tours
    Two strong and gentle draft horses pull a wheeled trolley through the Forest History Center.
    Saturday, September 26 : 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM This event is no longer available.
    Forest History Center
  • Pontoon History Tour.

    Pontoon History Tour
    Pontoon History Tour

    • Tours
    Fascinating facts about the Mississippi River’s ecology, history, and its significance today.
    Saturday, September 26 : 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM This event is no longer available.
    Forest History Center
  • In-Person Author Event:

    In-Person Author Event: "Perseverance" by Mark Dayton

    • Lectures & Talks
    Join former Minnesota governor Mark Dayton for a conversation with journalist Lori Sturdevant about his new memoir.
    Saturday, September 26 : 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM This event is no longer available.
    Minnesota History Center
  • Virtual Author Event:

    Virtual Author Event: "Perseverance" by Mark Dayton

    • Lectures & Talks
    Join former Minnesota governor Mark Dayton for a conversation with journalist Lori Sturdevant about his new memoir.
    Saturday, September 26 : 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM This event is no longer available.
    Minnesota History Center
  • True Crime Tours at Sibley.

    True Crime Tours at Sibley

    • Tours
    A wicked fun look into past crimes of murder, robbery, and mayhem in the city of Mendota.
    Saturday, September 26 : 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM This event is no longer available.
    Sibley Historic Site
  • Author Event: Audrey Thayer and Colette A. Hyman,

    Author Event: Audrey Thayer and Colette A. Hyman, "Weaving Community: Indigenous Women and Leadership in the Twin Cities "

    • Lectures & Talks
    Join authors Audrey Thayer and Colette A. Hyman as they discuss their book, "Weaving Community, Indigenous Women and Leadership."
    Saturday, September 26 : 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM This event is no longer available.
    Jeffers Petroglyphs
  • Wild Rice Processing Demonstration.

    Wild Rice Processing Demonstration

    • Native American
    Head to the lakeshore to watch museum staff process wild rice using traditional methods.
    Saturday, September 26 : 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM This event is no longer available.
    Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post

Sunday, September 27

  • Keepers Tour.

    Keepers Tour

    • Tours
    Experience the site like the keepers and their families did and immerse yourself in their stories.
    Sunday, September 27 : 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM This event is no longer available.
    Split Rock Lighthouse
  • Summit Avenue Walking Tours.

    Summit Avenue Walking Tours

    • Tours
    Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
    Sunday, September 27 : 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM This event is no longer available.
    James J. Hill House
  • Millers' Tour.

    Millers' Tour
    Millers' Tour

    • Tours
    This 60-minute guided tour of nooks and crannies of Mill City Museum.
    Sunday, September 27 : 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM This event is no longer available.
    Mill City Museum
  • Black, Brown, and Red Power in Minneapolis: A Conversation with James Curry and Dr. Jimmy Patiño.

    Black, Brown, and Red Power in Minneapolis: A Conversation with James Curry and Dr. Jimmy Patiño

    • Lectures & Talks
    Join artist James Curry and historian Dr. Jimmy Patiño for a conversation on collaboration and connection.
    Sunday, September 27 : 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM This event is no longer available.
    Mill City Museum
  • Nooks & Crannies Tour.

    Nooks & Crannies Tour

    • Tours
    Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the James J. Hill House that are not featured on the standard house tour.
    Sunday, September 27 : 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM This event is no longer available.
    James J. Hill House

Tuesday, September 29

  • Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Shawn Malone.

    Photography & Art at the Rock
    Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Shawn Malone

    • Lectures & Talks
    • Family
    A monthly exhibit at Split Rock Lighthouse highlighting local artists and photographers.
    Tuesday, September 29 : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM This event is no longer available.
    Split Rock Lighthouse

Thursday, October 01

  • Free Thursday Nights at the History Center.

    Free Thursday Nights at the History Center

    • Family
    Visit the Minnesota History Center on a Thursday night from 4 pm-8 pm, and get FREE admission and parking!
    Thursday, October 01 : 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM This event is no longer available.
    Minnesota History Center
  • 3 Strings Music Workshop & Emergence Concert.

    3 Strings Music Workshop & Emergence Concert

    • Music
    • Films
    • Performances
    Join 3 Strings' "Emergence" for a free, interactive, family-friendly evening of music and community.
    Thursday, October 01 : 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM This event is no longer available.

  • "From Rapids to Reservoirs & Back Again?" with Historian John Anfinson

    • Lectures & Talks
    A talk about the 21st century decision for the Mississippi River between St. Anthony Falls and the Minnesota River.
    Thursday, October 01 : 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM This event is no longer available.
    Mill City Museum
  • Nooks & Crannies Tour.

    Nooks & Crannies Tour

    • Tours
    Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the James J. Hill House that are not featured on the standard house tour.
    Thursday, October 01 : 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM This event is no longer available.
    James J. Hill House

Friday, October 02

  • Keepers Tour.

    Keepers Tour

    • Tours
    Experience the site like the keepers and their families did and immerse yourself in their stories.
    Friday, October 02 : 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM This event is no longer available.
    Split Rock Lighthouse
  • Horse-Drawn History Tour.

    Horse-Drawn History Tour
    Horse-Drawn History Tour

    • Tours
    Two strong and gentle draft horses pull a wheeled trolley through the Forest History Center.
    Friday, October 02 : 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM This event is no longer available.
    Forest History Center
  • Pontoon History Tour.

    Pontoon History Tour
    Pontoon History Tour

    • Tours
    Fascinating facts about the Mississippi River’s ecology, history, and its significance today.
    Friday, October 02 : 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM This event is no longer available.
    Forest History Center

Saturday, October 03

  • Keepers Tour.

    Keepers Tour

    • Tours
    Experience the site like the keepers and their families did and immerse yourself in their stories.
    Saturday, October 03 : 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM This event is no longer available.
    Split Rock Lighthouse
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