Events

Thursday, February 13

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

"That’s the Last Straw" Film Screening

Join us for a screening of That’s the Last Straw followed by a conversation with digital media archivist Joseph Larsen.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Music, Films, Performances

Saturday, February 15

Sensory Friendly Morning at the Minnesota History Center

Join us at the Minnesota History Center to explore the Girlhood, (It’s complicated) exhibit and participate in a make-and-take activity.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Family

Citizens of a Stolen Land: A Conversation of Ho-Chunk History & Survivance

History Forum
Learn how the Ho-Chunk have been central to Civil War-era history and the upper Midwest, past and present
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Early 19th Century Social Dance and Live Music

Learn the Mad Robin, a longways country dance!
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Music, Films, Performances

Winter Sleigh Rides

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

Winter Lecture Series: After the Burn

Beauty and Renewal on Isle Royale
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Lectures & Talks

Early 19th Century Social Dance and Live Music

Learn the Mad Robin, a longways country dance!
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Music, Films, Performances

Winter Sleigh Rides

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

"From the Gullah Coast to the Twin Cities" Workshop

Sold out
Join us for a program that explores the important role of food preservation and traditions in the African American community.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Classes & Workshops

Sunday, February 16

Millers' Tour

Tour the National Historic Landmark Washburn A Mill Complex, the home of Mill City Museum.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Tours

KINTSUKUROI: Twin Cities Premiere Film Screening

Join us for the film screening premiere of KINTSUKUROI by Ikeibi Films.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Music, Films, Performances

Thursday, February 20

Nooks and Crannies Fest

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

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