Events

Saturday, August 30

Mississippi River Single Kayak Adventure

Join Forest History Center staff on a paddling adventure exploring the natural history of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
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Mississippi River Tandem Kayak Adventure

Join Forest History Center staff on a paddling adventure exploring the natural history of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
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Summit Avenue Walking Tour

Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
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The Great Northern Forest History Tour

Join us for a 60-minute horse-drawn trolley tour.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
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Historic Riverfront Walking Tour

Take a guided walking tour of the Minneapolis riverfront.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
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Wagon Ride & Learn: Forestville Prairie

Join Double Tree Carriage Company for a scenic tour through the restored native prairie around Historic Forestville.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Family
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The Great Northern Forest History Tour

Join us for a 60-minute horse-drawn trolley tour.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Wednesday, September 3

Summit Avenue Walking Tour

Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
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Thursday, September 4

Irvine Park Walking Tour

You'll hear stories of the residents throughout time and take a deeper dive into the preservation efforts of this beautiful historic district.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
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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

Saturday, September 6

Summit Avenue Walking Tour

Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
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Wednesday, September 10

Summit Avenue Walking Tour

Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
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Thursday, September 11

Irvine Park Walking Tour

You'll hear stories of the residents throughout time and take a deeper dive into the preservation efforts of this beautiful historic district.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • 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

Saturday, September 13

Summit Avenue Walking Tour

Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
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Sunday, September 14

Historic Riverfront Walking Tour

Take a guided walking tour of the Minneapolis riverfront.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Tours

Wednesday, September 17

Summit Avenue Walking Tour

Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Thursday, September 18

Irvine Park Walking Tour

You'll hear stories of the residents throughout time and take a deeper dive into the preservation efforts of this beautiful historic district.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • 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

History on Two Wheels: Inside Historic Fort Snelling and to the Upper Post

Join us for a remarkable 90-minute, 3-mile journey into the past
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
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Friday, September 19

Minneapolis Madams: The Lost History of Prostitution on the Riverfront

Mendota After Hours
Join us as author Penny Petersen brings to life this nearly forgotten chapter of Minneapolis history.
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Sibley Historic Site, Mendota
  • Lectures & Talks

Friday, September 19 - Saturday, September 20

Split Rock Lighthouse Black & White Photography Workshop

Learn the best technique for Black & White Landscape Photography.
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Split Rock State Park, and Tettegouche State Park.
  • Classes & Workshops

Saturday, September 20

Summit Avenue Walking Tour

Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
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Historic Main Street Walking Tour

Journey around historic St. Anthony along the east bank of the Mississippi River.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
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Sunday, September 21

Millers' Tour

Take a guided tour of Mill City Museum's nooks and crannies.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
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