Events

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

Nooks and Crannies Fest

All Nooks and Crannies, all day February 20-23!
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

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

Winter Storytelling Event

Bring the whole family out to the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post to hear traditional stories.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia
  • Family
  • Native American

Saturday, February 22

Nooks and Crannies Fest

All Nooks and Crannies, all day February 20-23!
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

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

Art & Artists of the State Capitol

While touring the Minnesota State Capitol, view grand murals, paintings and sculptures and lavish decorations.
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Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul
  • Tours

STEM Family Day Presented by Donaldson Company

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

Art & Artists of the State Capitol

While touring the Minnesota State Capitol, view grand murals, paintings and sculptures and lavish decorations.
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Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul
  • Tours

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

Nooks and Crannies Fest

All Nooks and Crannies, all day February 20-23!
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Thursday, February 27

History Matters Day at the Capitol

Meet with legislators and share the work of MNHS and other history partners.
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Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul

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

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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
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Lectures & Talks

Coffee Chat: Early Trade & Commerce on the Upper Mississippi

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

Winter Sleigh Rides

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