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Events
Saturday, May 24
Yoga in the Meadow
A unique yoga practice that nurtures strength, flexibility, and mindfulness.
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Historic Forestville,
Preston
Summer Preview Day
This will be your chance to see the fort outside of guided tours until the summer season starts on June 7!
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Historic Fort Snelling,
Saint Paul
- Tours
Featuring Jill Beim
Photography & Art at the Rock
A monthly exhibit at Split Rock Lighthouse - In May our featured photographer is Jill Beim
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Split Rock Lighthouse,
Two Harbors
- Family
Restored Native Prairie Hike
Take a hike around the restored prairie and see what Forestville looked like before it was incorporated.
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Historic Forestville,
Preston
- Tours
Meet and Greet Book Signing with Emily Vikre
Join us in welcoming Emily Vikre, nationally recognized author and co-owner of Vikre Distillery.
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Split Rock Lighthouse,
Two Harbors
- Lectures & Talks
Restored Native Prairie Hike
Take a hike around the restored prairie and see what Forestville looked like before it was incorporated.
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Historic Forestville,
Preston
- Tours
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day at the Fort
Join us for Memorial Day to learn about the expansive military history at Historic Fort Snelling.
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Historic Fort Snelling,
Saint Paul
- Family
- Music, Films, Performances
- Tours
Memorial Day Powwow
Join us for a traditional powwow to honor our veterans that paid the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post,
Onamia
- Native American
Wednesday, May 28
Warbler Walks
Discover and enjoy the many birds who are returning from their southern wintering grounds.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Classes & Workshops
Thursday, May 29
Irvine Park Walking Tour
You'll hear stories of the residents throughout time and take a deeper dive into the preservation efforts of this beautiful historic district.
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Alexander Ramsey House,
Saint Paul
- Tours
Ramsey House Summer Tour
Enjoy our expanded tour days and times this summer!
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Alexander Ramsey House,
Saint 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
Ramsey House Summer Tour
Enjoy our expanded tour days and times this summer!
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Alexander Ramsey House,
Saint Paul
- Tours
Friday, May 30
Ramsey House Summer Tour
Enjoy our expanded tour days and times this summer!
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Alexander Ramsey House,
Saint Paul
- Tours
Ramsey House Summer Tour
Enjoy our expanded tour days and times this summer!
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Alexander Ramsey House,
Saint Paul
- Tours
Saturday, May 31
Warbler Walks
Discover and enjoy the many birds who are returning from their southern wintering grounds.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Classes & Workshops
Sunrise Tour: 10,000 Years Ago Today in Minnesota
Take an expert-led tour of the petroglyphs (rock carvings) that are thought to be some of the oldest in the Midwest.
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Jeffers Petroglyphs,
Comfrey
- Tours
Summit Avenue Walking Tour
Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
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James J. Hill House,
St. Paul
- Tours
Featuring Jill Beim
Photography & Art at the Rock
A monthly exhibit at Split Rock Lighthouse - In May our featured photographer is Jill Beim
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Split Rock Lighthouse,
Two Harbors
- Family
Beaded Keychain Workshop
Learn how to make a beaded keychain from artist Alicia De La Cruz.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post,
Onamia
- Classes & Workshops
Author Event: Enmity and Empathy
Celebrate the publication of Enmity and Empathy: Japanese Americans in Minnesota During World War II, new from Minnesota Historical Society Press.
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Historic Fort Snelling,
Saint Paul
- Lectures & Talks
Wednesday, June 4
Mississippi River Single Kayak Adventure
Join Forest History Center staff on a paddling adventure exploring the natural history of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Mississippi River Tandem Kayak Adventure
Join Forest History Center staff on a paddling adventure exploring the natural history of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours
Summit Avenue Walking Tour
Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.
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James J. Hill House,
St. Paul
- Tours
The Great Northern Forest History Tour
Join us for a 60-minute horse-drawn trolley tour.
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Forest History Center,
Grand Rapids
- Tours