Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III at the Snake River Fur Post

For immediate release

Release dated: April 25, 2023 

MNHS media contacts: Jack Bernstein, 651-259-3058, jack.bernstein@mnhs.org  or Allison Ortiz, 651-259-3051, allison.ortiz@mnhs.org 

The once-in-a-lifetime event will be full of lively English country dance

PINE CITY, Minn (April 25, 2023) – The Minnesota Historical Society is excited to extend an invitation to a once-in-a-lifetime celebration in honor of the historic coronation of King Charles III at the Snake River Fur Post. 

The Coronation Ball, highlighted by an evening of lively English country dance, will take place on Saturday, May 6. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the first set of six dances will begin at 7:00pm.

Dance steps will be taught and called at the ball. Attendees who are new to country dance should plan to arrive at 6:30 to receive basic instructions. A short intermission for refreshments will be scheduled between sets. Period or semi-formal attire is requested.

Tickets for the Coronation Ball can be purchased here. MNHS members and children under the age of four are welcome to attend for free!

If you’d like to set up an interview, please email jack.bernstein@mnhs.org.

About the Minnesota Historical Society

The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. MNHS collects, preserves, and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs, and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, MNHS preserves our past, shares our state’s stories, and connects people with history.