Events

Saturday, February 17

History Highlights: Minnesota's First Team in the National Football League

Join us for this lecture series exploring the history of key aspects in Fort Snelling’s history.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

"The McRae All-Stars Story" Community Discussion

Before the Mayflowers Landed

Join us for a conversation about The McRae All-Stars, Minnesota's first AAU Basketball team that traveled the country in the 1980s winning tournaments with combined talent from inner city youth in Minneapolis & St...

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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Sunday, February 18

Nooks and Crannies Tour

Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the James J. Hill House that are not featured on the standard house tour.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Friday, February 23

Ramsey After Dark: Victorian Love Lives

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

Ramsey After Dark: Victorian Love Lives

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, February 24

Winter Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides

Take a horse drawn sleigh ride around our site through the forest.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Winter Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides

Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride around our site through the forest.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Snowshoeing at Historic Fort Snelling

There's no better way to embrace winter than by taking a leisurely snowshoe walk through the various landscapes at Historic Fort Snelling.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Tours

Winter Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides

Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride around our site through the forest.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Winter Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides

Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride around our site through the forest.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Sunday, February 25

Nooks and Crannies Tour

Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the James J. Hill House that are not featured on the standard house tour.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Saturday, March 2

History Highlights: Medical Technology before the X-Ray

Join us for this lecture series exploring the history of key aspects in Fort Snelling’s history.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Sunday, March 3

Nooks and Crannies Tour

Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the James J. Hill House that are not featured on the standard house tour.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Thursday, March 7

Lifelong Learner Coffee Chat: Hearth and Home

Join us in the warmth of the Historic Fort Snelling Visitor Center this winter for a complimentary cup of coffee and discussion for our Lifelong Learner Coffee Chats.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Friday, March 8

Ramsey After Dark: Angels and Madams

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

Ramsey After Dark: Angels and Madams

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, March 9

Family Day at Historic Fort Snelling: Military Music

Create memories together with family and friends at Historic Fort Snelling at our Family Days this winter.
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Family

Sunday, March 10

Nooks and Crannies Tour

Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the James J. Hill House that are not featured on the standard house tour.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Saturday, March 16

Fascinator and Headpiece Millinery Workshop with Karen Morris

Each student will leave with one finished fascinator/headpiece at the end of class and learn essential skills from the millinery arts.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Classes & Workshops

Sunday, March 17

Nooks and Crannies Tour

Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the James J. Hill House that are not featured on the standard house tour.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Friday, March 22

Ramsey After Dark: Angels and Madams

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

Ramsey After Dark: Angels and Madams

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

Sunday, March 24

Nooks and Crannies Tour

Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the James J. Hill House that are not featured on the standard house tour.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Saturday, March 30

Thirteen Clocks: How Race United the Colonies

History Forum

Since 2004, the Minnesota Historical Society's History Forum has explored the richness, expansiveness, and complexity of American history with some of the nation’s best scholars...

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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Thirteen Clocks: How Race United the Colonies

History Forum

Since 2004, the Minnesota Historical Society's History Forum has explored the richness, expansiveness, and complexity of American history with some of the nation’s best scholars...

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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Lectures & Talks