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41st Annual Seed Exchange

Thursday, January 09, 2025

Help us celebrate seed saving at the Oliver Kelley Farm! This free annual event features a seed exchange where guests can discover a variety of rare and uncommon heirloom seeds.

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Snowshoe Tours

Tuesday, January 07, 2025

There's no better way to embrace winter than by taking a leisurely snowshoe walk through the various landscapes at Historic Fort Snelling.

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Early 19th Century Social Dance and Live Music

Learn the Mad Robin, a longways country dance similar to those common at early 19th century social gatherings. No previous dance experience needed. Warm up and have fun indoors in with us!

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Winter Lecture Series: Paul Bunyan’s Footprints

This presentation explores the symbolic history of Paul Bunyan in Minnesota with a Q-and-A session afterward. Jaeger will cover his recent research on Paul and Babe in Minnesota’s public spaces.

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STEM Family Day

History and science come together in a day of family activities focusing on the role of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) for the past and present. Guest organizations and museum staff

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“That’s the Last Straw” Film Screening

Join us for a screening of That’s the Last Straw followed by a conversation with digital media archivist Joseph Larsen. Larsen will provide historical context around the production of the film.

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KINTSUKUROI: Twin Cities Premiere Film Screening

Join us for the film screening premiere of KINTSUKUROI by Ikeibi Films. This event is in partnership with the Twin Cities Japanese American Citizens League in commemoration of the Day of Remembrane

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Season’s Eatings: Winter

Come in from the cold to join Mill City Museum staff in the Baking Lab as they discuss winter in Minnesota and favorite wintertime recipes

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