Discover the personal side of Victorian history
Alexander Ramsey House
Discover the personal side of Victorian history
Get a fascinating glimpse into the lives, culture, and customs of the 1870s at the Alexander Ramsey House.
The house is open for Saturday tours during the summer, and special events year-round.
265 S. Exchange St., St. Paul, MN 55102
ramseyhouse@mnhs.org | 651-296-8760
Summer guided house tours
Summer guided house tours
Saturdays, May 25 – August 31, 2019
Explore the legacy of the Ramsey family and those who worked for them through the items they saved. Special objects (some never before seen) highlight stories of the personal and political, and connect the family and their era to today.
- Tours are 60 minutes
- Tours begin at 10 am, 11 am, noon, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm
Upcoming special events
Upcoming special events
Sherlock Holmes, the First Fandom
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Enjoy a drink with friends while learning about the first modern "fandom" that grew in response to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.
Crime and Justice
Friday, June 14, 2019
In 1859, newspapers throughout Minnesota covered the murder trial of Ann Bilansky, a St. Paul woman accused of poisoning her husband. In this guided tour, learn about those involved with the case and discover what role forensic evidence played in gaining a conviction.
History Happy Hour
Last Thursday of the month
Have a cocktail, socialize in the mansion, and enjoy an informal history presentation (topics change monthly). Two drinks and snacks included.
An 1872 decorative arts masterpiece
An 1872 decorative arts masterpiece
Alexander Ramsey rose within the political ranks of Pennsylvania before coming with his wife Anna and the first of their three children to Minnesota in 1849. He eventually served as the state's second governor, mayor of St. Paul, a U.S. senator, and a secretary of war.
Three generations of the Ramsey family came to occupy this handsome native limestone home. In 1964, on the death of the last surviving family member, it was willed to MNHS — which Ramsey himself founded.
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