Events

Thursday, February 13

"That’s the Last Straw" Film Screening

Join us for a screening of That’s the Last Straw followed by a conversation with digital media archivist Joseph Larsen.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Music, Films, Performances

Saturday, February 15

Citizens of a Stolen Land: A Conversation of Ho-Chunk History & Survivance

History Forum
Learn how the Ho-Chunk have been central to Civil War-era history and the upper Midwest, past and present
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Early 19th Century Social Dance and Live Music

Learn the Mad Robin, a longways country dance!
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Music, Films, Performances

Winter Sleigh Rides

Experience winter with a horse-drawn ride.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Winter Lecture Series: After the Burn

Beauty and Renewal on Isle Royale
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Lectures & Talks

Early 19th Century Social Dance and Live Music

Learn the Mad Robin, a longways country dance!
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Music, Films, Performances

Winter Sleigh Rides

Experience winter with a horse-drawn ride.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

"From the Gullah Coast to the Twin Cities" Workshop

Join us for a program that explores the important role of food preservation and traditions in the African American community.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Classes & Workshops

Sunday, February 16

Millers' Tour

Tour the National Historic Landmark Washburn A Mill Complex, the home of Mill City Museum.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Tours

KINTSUKUROI: Twin Cities Premiere Film Screening

Join us for the film screening premiere of KINTSUKUROI by Ikeibi Films.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Music, Films, Performances

Thursday, February 20

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

Red Stained: The Life of Hilda Simms

Join Jokeda “JoJo” Bell for a Black History Month program about Black actress and activist Hilda Simms.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Friday, February 21

Winter Sleigh Rides

Experience winter with a horse-drawn ride.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Winter Sleigh Rides

Experience winter with a horse-drawn ride.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Saturday, February 22

Winter Adventure Family Fun Day

Join the Forest History Center for a celebration of winter with outdoor games and activities.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Family

STEM Family Day

History and science come together in a day of family activities.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Family

Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery: MN African American History

Join us to watch this 40-minute film with a Q&A session to follow.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Music, Films, Performances

Snowshoe Tours

There's no better way to embrace winter!
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Tours

Sunday, February 23

Minnesota Labor History Tour

Discover the dramatic story of work and labor in Minnesota from the nineteenth century to today.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Tours

Thursday, February 27

Coffee Chat: Medical Technology before the X-ray

Join us for a complimentary cup of coffee at this informal presentation and discussion, part of our "Coffee Chats" series covering many aspects of Fort history.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

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

Girlhood Artist Workshop: Jena Holliday

Join Minnesota-based artist and illustrator Jena Holliday for an empowering and creative workshop that explores identity, girlhood, and self-expression.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Classes & Workshops

Friday, February 28

Winter Sleigh Rides

Experience winter with a horse-drawn ride.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Winter Sleigh Rides

Experience winter with a horse-drawn ride.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Saturday, March 1

Winter Sleigh Rides

Experience winter with a horse-drawn ride.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours