Hit the Road and Explore State History with the Minnesota Historical Society

MN250 Road Trips connect MNHS sites with historically significant stops across Minnesota

For immediate release

Dated: May 26, 2026

Contacts: Jack Bernstein, 651-259-3058, jack.bernstein@mnhs.org or Allison Ortiz, 651-259-3051, allison.ortiz@mnhs.org

ST. PAUL, Minn (May 26, 2026) – To commemorate our nation’s 250th birthday, history-loving Minnesotans are invited to travel through some of Minnesota’s all-American stories. From the industries that changed the nation to the civic contributions of generations of Minnesotans, the MN250 Road Trip scavenger hunt provides an opportunity to see how American history has unfolded in our own backyard.

Ten road trip itineraries will take participants across the Minnesota Historical Society historic sites network and beyond, leading to little-known histories throughout Minnesota’s diverse landscapes. Participants who don’t have access to a car or prefer to stay at home can embark on a completely virtual tour option as well as another route in the Twin Cities doable via transit or bike. Road trip participants who complete any itinerary will earn a limited-edition MN250 pin (while supplies last).

The MN250 Road Trip scavenger hunts are live now and run through October 17, 2026.

How to Participate:

Download the Goosechase App and search “MN250” to find the road trip of your choice. Itineraries vary in length and location, but each have 10 stops.
You can complete the stops in whichever order you choose, but for the full road trip experience, start at one end and make your way to the other end. To complete each stop, a GPS check-in or a trivia question is required. Each completed stop is worth 25 points.
Heads up! There may be some surprise side quests that appear when you complete a stop, so pay attention and have fun exploring. (These side quests are optional and worth 0 points, but they are part of the fun).
Complete an itinerary and earn 250 points and you’re eligible for our limited-edition MN250 pin, while supplies last.

These curated road trips will take Minnesotans to all corners of the state! Participants will be able to soak up the scenic vistas of the North Shore; cruise through the landscape that powered America’s steel industry; and take trips through tallgrass prairies, flowering gardens, peaceful parks, and historic farms to see how Minnesota’s landscapes have changed over time.

To learn more about and get started on your MN250 Road Trip adventure, visit our website.

This program is part of MN250, commemorating the 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) of the American Revolution.

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About the Minnesota Historical Society

The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. MNHS collects, preserves, and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs, and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, MNHS preserves our past, shares our state’s stories, and connects people with history.