Events

Thursday, May 1

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

Portraits of Indigenous Authors and Artists Photography Exhibit Memorial Reception

Join us in honoring artist John Ratzloff and his collection of fine art photography.
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Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Girlhood Writing Workshop: Shannon Gibney

Join Shannon Gibney for a creative writing workshop in conversation with the Girlhood (It’s complicated) exhibit.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Classes & Workshops

"The Book of Clarence" Film Screening

First Thursday Films
Join us for a film screening of "The Book of Clarence" at the Capri Theater
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The Capri Theater - 2027 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411
  • Music, Films, Performances

Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4

Back in the Saddle 3-Day Trail Workshop

Canceled
Get Back in the Saddle with Confidence!
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Classes & Workshops

Saturday, May 3

Warbler Walks

Join Forest History Center staff for “Warbler Walks” during spring migration.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Classes & Workshops

Community Science Day at Split Rock

Come soak up the science, sunshine, and stunning views of northern Minnesota!
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
  • Classes & Workshops
  • Family

Ramsey House Summer Tour

Join us for our first Saturday of the month tour.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • Tours

Girlhood (It's complicated) Book Club: The Girl in Building C

Join us for our next book club event featuring "The Girl in Building C" by Mary Krugerud.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Classes & Workshops

Sunday, May 4

Season's Eatings: Spring

Join Mill City Museum staff in the Baking Lab as they discuss springtime in Minnesota and favorite seasonal recipes.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Lectures & Talks

Wednesday, May 7

Warbler Walks

Discover and enjoy the many birds who are returning from their southern wintering grounds.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Classes & Workshops

Thursday, May 8

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

The St. Joseph's School of Music-St. Paul Conservatory Faculty Concert Series

Join St. Joseph’s School of Music-Saint Paul Conservatory of Music for a free performance series at the Minnesota History Center.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Music, Films, Performances

Friday, May 9

Ramsey After Dark: Mental Illness and the Victorian Mind

Join us for varied topics about St. Paul in the Victorian era.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Ramsey After Dark: Mental Illness and the Victorian Mind

Join us for varied topics about St. Paul in the Victorian era.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Saturday, May 10

Warbler Walks

Discover and enjoy the many birds who are returning from their southern wintering grounds.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Classes & Workshops

Springtime on the Farm

Come on out to the Kelley Farm and help us get into the swing of spring!
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Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
  • Family

Mother's Day Weekend Jewelry Sale

Celebrate Mom with an extra 20% off all jewelry purchased in-store at the History Center Museum Store!
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Mother's Day Weekend Cookie Sampling

Join us for samples of local cookie company Thumbs Cookies at the History Center store over Mother's Day weekend.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Early 19th Century Social Dance and Live Music

Bring your eagerness to learn and enthusiasm for dance to an unforgettable evening at Historic Fort Snelling!
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Classes & Workshops
  • Music, Films, Performances

Sunday, May 11

Mother's Day Weekend Jewelry Sale

Celebrate Mom with an extra 20% off all jewelry purchased in-store at the History Center Museum Store!
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Wednesday, May 14

Warbler Walks

Discover and enjoy the many birds who are returning from their southern wintering grounds.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Classes & Workshops

Girlhood (It's complicated) Book Club: The Girl in Building C

Join us for our next book club event featuring "The Girl in Building C" by Mary Krugerud.
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Dayton's Bluff Library - 645 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55106
  • Classes & Workshops

Thursday, May 15

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

Friday, May 16

Hmong 50 Commemoration

Join Hmong community members for an evening to commemorate fifty years of Hmong Americans in Minnesota.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Family