Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Mill City String Quartet as they showcase remarkable compositions by women in music.
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Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery: MN African American History
Historic Fort Snelling is screening Juneteenth Reckoning With Slavery: MN African American History. Join us to watch this 40-minute film with a Q&A session to follow.
Saint Paul Conservatory of Music 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.
Girlhood Artist Workshop: Jena Holliday
This workshop is a journey of creative self-discovery—designed for women and girls 12 and up—where participants will connect stories while exploring the complex layers of girlhood with Jena Holliday.
History Matters Day at the Capitol
History Matters Day at the Capitol provides an opportunity to share the work of MNHS and other history partners and to encourage advocates to meet with their legislators to help preserve history!
41st Annual Seed Exchange
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.
“Stonebreakers” Film Screening
Join us for a thought-provoking afternoon featuring a screening of Stonebreakers by Valerio Ciriaci.
Snowshoe Tours
There's no better way to embrace winter than by taking a leisurely snowshoe walk through the various landscapes at Historic Fort Snelling.
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!
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.