Events

Thursday, April 17

Home Club Author Event

Celebrate the release of the new MNHS Press book "Home Club: Up-and-Comers and Comebacks at Acme Comedy Company"
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Lectures & Talks

Friday, April 18

Vanishing Landmarks at Sibley

Mendota After Dark
Explore back roads and small towns while hearing stories of Minnesota’s historic buildings that are quickly disappearing.
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Sibley Historic Site, Mendota
  • Lectures & Talks

Saturday, April 19

Millers' Tour

Tour the National Historic Landmark Washburn A Mill Complex, the home of Mill City Museum.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Tours

Breaking Barriers Thru-Paddling

North Star Voices
Learn about thru-paddling the Mississippi River with educator and outdoor adventure guide, Cory Maria Dack.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Thursday, April 24

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

Mending 101 with Curiosity Studio

Learn tips and stitches that you can practice for your woven garments or bring questions about your beloved garments in need of repair.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Classes & Workshops

Saturday, April 26

Spring Free Admission Day

Free Admission Days are great opportunities to visit historic sites and museums at no cost to you.

Free Spring Cleaning Day on the Farm

Lend a hand tidying up the historic house and gardens for the busy planting season ahead!
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Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River
  • Family

Minnesota State Band Spring Concert

Join the Minnesota State Band for their annual spring concert
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Music, Films, Performances

Thursday, May 1

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

Portraits of Indigenous Authors and Artists Photography Exhibit Memorial Reception

Join us in honoring artist John Ratzloff and his collection of fine art photography.
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Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Girlhood Writing Workshop: Shannon Gibney

Join Shannon Gibney for a creative writing workshop in conversation with the Girlhood (It’s complicated) exhibit.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Classes & Workshops

Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4

Back in the Saddle 3-Day Trail Workshop

Learn about the ins and outs of horse trail riding and managing any obstacles
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Classes & Workshops

Saturday, May 3

Girlhood (It's complicated) Book Club: The Girl in Building C

Join us for our next book club event featuring "The Girl in Building C" by Mary Krugerud.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Classes & Workshops

Sunday, May 4

Season's Eatings: Spring

Join Mill City Museum staff in the Baking Lab as they discuss springtime in Minnesota and favorite seasonal recipes.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Lectures & Talks

Wednesday, May 7

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

Thursday, May 8

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

St. Joseph's School of Music-St. Paul Conservatory Faculty Concert Series

Join St. Joseph’s School of Music-Saint Paul Conservatory of Music for a free performance series at the Minnesota History Center.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Music, Films, Performances

Saturday, May 10

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

Wednesday, May 14

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

Girlhood (It's complicated) Book Club: The Girl in Building C

Join us for our next book club event featuring "The Girl in Building C" by Mary Krugerud.
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Dayton's Bluff Library - 645 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55106
  • Classes & Workshops

Thursday, May 15

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

Friday, May 16

Camp Savage and the birth of U.S. Military Language Intelligence: One Soldier’s Story at Sibley

Mendota After Dark
Join Dr. Karen Lucas as she shares her family's experiences and photos of World War II.
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Sibley Historic Site, Mendota
  • Lectures & Talks

Saturday, May 17

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

Wednesday, May 21

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