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