Events

Wednesday, June 19

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

Juneteenth Tours

Join us to celebrate Juneteenth with a tour focusing on African American history at the fort.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

NAAIR In The Gallery: Weaving Through the Seasons with Naneque LaTender

Watch a demonstration and participate in black ash weaving with Naneque LaTender, 2024 Native American Artist in Residence.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Classes & Workshops
  • Native American

Oskar's Voyage Story Time and Book Signing

Join us on Wednesday, June 19th for a special story time and book signing at the Minnesota History Center.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Thursday, June 20

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

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
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Guided Hike of the Forestville Ruins

Go beyond Main Street to explore more of Forestville's past.
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$12 for Seniors and children ages 5-17
  • Tours

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

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
  • Tours

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
  • Tours

Friday, June 21

Keepers Tour

Experience Split Rock Lighthouse like the keepers and their families did.
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
  • 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

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
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
-
Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Guided Hike of the Forestville Ruins

Go beyond Main Street to explore more of Forestville's past.
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$12 for Seniors and children ages 5-17
  • Tours

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
  • Tours

Telling Queer History

Celebrate the return of Going Out, Coming In: LGBTQ+ Spaces in Downtown Minneapolis.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Lectures & Talks

Saturday, June 22

Summer Free Admission Day

Free Admission Days are great opportunities to visit historic sites and museums at no cost to you.

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
  • Tours

Keepers Tour

Experience Split Rock Lighthouse like the keepers and their families did.
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
  • Tours