Events

Friday, June 13

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Sheep Shearing Demo

  • Lectures & Talks
Pull up a seat in our Upper Barn and immerse yourself in the rich tradition of sheep shearing.
Friday, June 13 : 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
Oliver H. Kelley Farm

Saturday, June 14

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Keeper's Tour

  • Tours
Saturday, June 14 : 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
Split Rock Lighthouse
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Sunrise Tour: 1,000 Years Ago Today in Minnesota

  • Tours
Take an expert-led tour of the petroglyphs (rock carvings) that are thought to be some of the oldest in the Midwest.
Saturday, June 14 : 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
Jeffers Petroglyphs
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Mississippi River Tandem Kayak Adventure

  • Tours
Join Forest History Center staff on a paddling adventure exploring the natural history of the Mississippi River.
Saturday, June 14 : 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
Forest History Center
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Mississippi River Single Kayak Adventure

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Join Forest History Center staff on a paddling adventure exploring the natural history of the Mississippi River.
Saturday, June 14 : 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
Forest History Center
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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, June 14 : 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
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, June 14 : 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
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, June 14 : 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
Mill City Museum
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Sheep to Softness: A Demonstration of Cleaning Raw Wool

  • Lectures & Talks
Come participate in this hands-on multistep process of cleaning raw wool.
Saturday, June 14 : 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
Historic Forestville, Preston
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Photography & Art at the Rock
Featuring Jeff Benson

  • Family
A monthly exhibit at Split Rock Lighthouse - In May our featured artist is Jeff Benson
Saturday, June 14 : 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
Split Rock Lighthouse
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Designing an Indigenous Garden: Scalable Practices to Build Community

  • Lectures & Talks
Join master gardener intern, Kayla Maria, to learn about Indigenous gardening methods.
Saturday, June 14 : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey
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African American Celebratory Interiors

  • Lectures & Talks
Join the International Leadership Institute in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society for African American Celebratory Interiors.
Saturday, June 14 : 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
Minneapolis

Sunday, June 15

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Keeper's Tour

  • Tours
Sunday, June 15 : 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
Split Rock Lighthouse
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Going Out, Coming In, Walking Tour

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Take a guided walking tour of LGBTQIA+ community spaces in Downtown Minneapolis.
Sunday, June 15 : 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
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Author Event: "Rewind" with T Williams and David Lawrence Grant

  • Book Event
In this stirring and instructive memoir, Williams reflects on his life in the era of George Floyd, drawing on his long experience as a public servant, teacher, consultant, and school board member. Rewind is the capstone of a remarkable fifty years of activism.
Sunday, June 15 : 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
Minneapolis
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Nooks and Crannies Tour

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at areas of the James J. Hill House that are not featured on the standard house tour.
Sunday, June 15 : 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
James J. Hill House

Tuesday, June 17

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Researcher Roundtable: Topics on the Go!

  • Lectures & Talks
An hour-long monthly meeting designed to cover specific topics of interest to researchers who may use the Gale Family Library
Tuesday, June 17 : 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Oops! Time out. No available time slots.
Minnesota History Center
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