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Birch Coulee Battlefield

Charles Lindbergh House

Comstock House

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Lac qui Parle Mission

Lower Sioux Agency

Marine Mill

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Learn about the Minnesota Historical Society’s archaeology collections, with more than 950,000 artifacts dating back about 11,500 years.
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Minnesota social studies curriculum for sixth graders.

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Students choose a topic on an annual theme, then research and present papers, exhibits, performances, documentaries and websites.

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Minnesota 6th graders are granted FREE admission to MNHS historic sites and museums for one year. Teachers and parents may order them now!

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