The Irvine Park District was one of St. Paul's first residential neighborhoods. Walk with our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the history of the land and architecture.

Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the United States' leadership was deeply invested in the state of American Masculinity.

St. Paul’s Summit Avenue is the longest stretch of Victorian mansions remaining in the country. Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about architecture, social history, and preservation.

This Mother’s Day weekend, celebrate Mom with an extra 20% off all jewelry at the History Center museum store!

Give Mom a hug, and the gift of a necklace, earrings, bracelet, or more.

Take a guided walking tour of LGBTQIA+ community spaces in Downtown Minneapolis. Visit a selection of the sites highlighted in the exhibit, Going Out, Coming In: LGBTQ+ Spaces in Downtown Minneapolis.

Join us Saturday for our summer preview day! The historic fort will be open to explore at your own pace, with staff stationed around the site and historic demonstrations throughout the day.

Enjoy a cookie while you shop over Mother’s Day weekend!

Local cookie company Thumbs Cookies will be at the History Center store giving out samples

Bring your eagerness to learn and enthusiasm for dance to an unforgettable evening at Historic Fort Snelling!

Join us for Memorial Day to learn about the expansive military history at Historic Fort Snelling.

Join Hmong community members for an evening to commemorate fifty years of Hmong Americans in Minnesota.