Events

Friday, August 08

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Mississippi River Pontoon Tour

  • Tours
Take a pontoon ride on the Mississippi River.
Friday, August 08 : 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM This event is no longer available.
Forest History Center
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Threshing Days

  • Family
Learn about Minnesota’s historic role as the “bread basket of the world”: join our farm hands in the time-honored tradition of threshing.
Friday, August 08 : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM This event is no longer available.
Oliver H. Kelley Farm

Saturday, August 09

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Keeper's Tour

  • Tours
Saturday, August 09 : 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM This event is no longer available.
Split Rock Lighthouse
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Sunrise Tour: 10,000 Years Ago Today in Minnesota

  • Native American
  • Tours
Take an expert-led tour of the petroglyphs (rock carvings) that are thought to be some of the oldest in the Midwest.
Saturday, August 09 : 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Sold Out This event is no longer available.
Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey
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Mississippi River Tandem Kayak Adventure

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Join Forest History Center staff on a paddling adventure exploring the natural history of the Mississippi River.
Saturday, August 09 : 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM This event is no longer available.
Forest History Center
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Mississippi River Single Kayak Adventure

  • Tours
Join Forest History Center staff on a paddling adventure exploring the natural history of the Mississippi River.
Saturday, August 09 : 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM This event is no longer available.
Forest History Center
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Muskets and Cannons

Join us to learn about weapons technology of the early 19th century and witness firing demonstrations.
Saturday, August 09 : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM This event is no longer available.
Historic Fort Snelling
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Summit Avenue Walking Tour

  • Tours
Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
Saturday, August 09 : 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM This event is no longer available.
James J. Hill House, St. Paul
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The Great Northern Forest History Tour

  • Tours
Join us for a 60-minute horse-drawn trolley tour.
Saturday, August 09 : 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM This event is no longer available.
Forest History Center
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Historic Main Street Walking Tour

  • Tours
Journey around historic St. Anthony along the east bank of the Mississippi River.
Saturday, August 09 : 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM This event is no longer available.
Mill City Museum
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Author Event: "How to Draw a Tree" with David LaRochelle and Illustrator Colleen Muske

  • Book Event
Join us for the launch of "How to Draw a Tree" at Red Balloon Bookshop.
Saturday, August 09 : 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM This event is no longer available.
St. Paul
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West End Food & History Tour

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Explore past and present culinary traditions along the West End, one of St. Paul’s oldest neighborhoods, built along one of the city’s oldest roads.
Saturday, August 09 : 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM This event is no longer available.
Minnesota History Center, Saint Paul
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Photography & Art at the Rock: Eric Klepinger

  • Lectures & Talks
A monthly exhibit at Split Rock Lighthouse - In August our featured photographer is Eric Klepinger.
Saturday, August 09 : 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM This event is no longer available.
Split Rock Lighthouse
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Prairie Plant Identification Walk

  • Lectures & Talks
Join local nature conservationist Davis Harder on a plant identification walk at Jeffers Petroglyphs.
Saturday, August 09 : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM This event is no longer available.
Jeffers Petroglyphs
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