Events

Saturday, June 15

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Art & Artists of the State Capitol

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

Art & Artists of the State Capitol

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

Author Event: "How the Birds Got Their Songs"

Join author Travis Zimmerman and artist Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik as they present their new picture book from MNHS Press.
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Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey
  • Family

Interpreter Guided Tour

Join an interpreter on a guided tour and hear stories of people who lived in Forestville.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Tours

Barn Dance with Bob Bovee

Bring your dancing shoes to Historic Forestville for a square dance.
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Historic Forestville, Preston

Sunday, June 16

Interpreter Guided Tour

Join an interpreter on a guided tour and hear stories of people who lived in Forestville.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Tours

Interpreter Guided Tour

Join an interpreter on a guided tour and hear stories of people who lived in Forestville.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Tours

Wednesday, June 19

Great Northern Forest History Tour

Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Juneteenth Tours

Join us to celebrate Juneteenth with a tour focusing on African American history at the fort.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

NAAIR In The Gallery: Weaving Through the Seasons with Naneque LaTender

Watch a demonstration and participate in black ash weaving with Naneque LaTender, 2024 Native American Artist in Residence.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Classes & Workshops
  • Native American

Oskar's Voyage Story Time and Book Signing

Join us on Wednesday, June 19th for a special story time and book signing at the Minnesota History Center.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Thursday, June 20

Great Northern Forest History Tour

Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Interpreter Guided Tour

Join an interpreter on a guided tour and hear stories of people who lived in Forestville.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Guided Hike of the Forestville Ruins

Go beyond Main Street to explore more of Forestville's past.
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$12 for Seniors and children ages 5-17
  • 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

Interpreter Guided Tour

Join an interpreter on a guided tour and hear stories of people who lived in Forestville.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Tours

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

Join a Historic Fort Snelling Bike Tour focused on history within the fort!
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Tours

Friday, June 21

Great Northern Forest History Tour

Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Interpreter Guided Tour

Join an interpreter on a guided tour and hear stories of people who lived in Forestville.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours