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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
Sold out
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
Winter Lecture Series: The Wood and Canvas Canoe
Past, present, and future.
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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