Events

Saturday, July 20

Gems

Historic Gems of Downtown St. Paul Walking Tour

Discover the hidden histories of St...

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Tour departs from Rice Park - 109 4th St W, St. Paul, MN 55102 (meet by the fountain)
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Women's Work Walking Tour.

Women's Work Tour

Discover the stories of women who lived and worked in Minneapolis on this outdoor tour.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
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Children work in a garden setting with historic reproduction tools

Three Sisters Garden Planting

Join us in our annual garden planting!
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Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey
  • Family

Sunday, July 21

Washburn A Mill Tour Mill City Museum

Millers' Tour

Tour the National Historic Landmark Washburn A Mill Complex.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
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Thursday, July 25

Free Thursdays at MHC

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!
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Family
interior of Historic Fort Snelling walls with an image of people riding bikes superimposed

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
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Friday, July 26

art of a Victorian woman looking scared while reading by candlelight

Ramsey After Dark

Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
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art of a Victorian woman looking scared while reading by candlelight

Ramsey After Dark

Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
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Saturday, July 27

Gems

Historic Gems of Downtown St. Paul Walking Tour

Discover the hidden histories of St...

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Tour departs from Rice Park - 109 4th St W, St. Paul, MN 55102 (meet by the fountain)
  • Tours
Mille Lacs Kid Craft Shoulder Bag

Kid Craft: Shoulder Bag

Kid Crafts
Learn how to decorate an Ojibwe-style shoulder bag.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia
  • Classes & Workshops
  • Family
  • Native American
Birch Basket Workshop Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post

Birch Bark Basket Workshop

Learn how to harvest and work with birch bark in this workshop.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia
  • Classes & Workshops
  • Native American

Sunday, July 28

Going Out Coming In Walking Tour Twin Cities Mill City Museum

"Going Out, Coming In" Walking Tour

Take a guided walking tour of LGBTQIA+ community spaces in Downtown Minneapolis.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
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Thursday, August 1

Free Thursdays at MHC

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!
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Family

Saturday, August 3

interior of Historic Fort Snelling walls with an image of people riding bikes superimposed

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
four kids in an old schoolroom play with handheld blackboards

Summer Family Days

Bring the whole family to Historic Fort Snelling for a specially planned day of family-friendly activities.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Family
Women's Work Walking Tour.

Women's Work Tour

Discover the stories of women who lived and worked in Minneapolis on this outdoor tour.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Tours

Sunday, August 4

Washburn A Mill Tour Mill City Museum

Millers' Tour

Tour the National Historic Landmark Washburn A Mill Complex.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
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Thursday, August 8

Free Thursdays at MHC

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!
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Family
interior of Historic Fort Snelling walls with an image of people riding bikes superimposed

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, August 9

art of a Victorian woman looking scared while reading by candlelight

Ramsey After Dark

Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • Tours
art of a Victorian woman looking scared while reading by candlelight

Ramsey After Dark

Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • Tours

Saturday, August 10

Riverfront Disasters Tours Mill City Museum

Disasters on the Riverfront Walking Tour

Explore the various disasters that accompanied the industrialization and development of the Mississippi Riverfront.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
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West End 25

Historic West End Walking Tour

Explore the West End, one of St...

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Tour departs from High Bridge Park North - 476 Smith Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum Archery Workshop

Archery Workshop

Let certified archery instructors teach you how to shoot a bow and arrow.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia
  • Classes & Workshops
  • Native American

Sunday, August 11

Historic Riverfront Walking Tour Mill City Museum

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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