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
“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.
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
Winter Lecture Series: Women in the Fur Trade
Nikki Rajala delights in searching out fur trade journals, voyageur contracts, historic sites, rendezvous reenactments, museum displays and sharing her discoveries.
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
Pop-Art Paper Dolls with The Makery
Join Anna Gaseitsiwe of The Makery for a free workshop on fashion and pop-art! Combining two 60s-era trends (fashion and pop-art), participants will create fashion for their 3D paper doll characters!
Winter Adventure Family Fun Day
Join the Forest History Center for a celebration of winter, with outdoor games and activities including sledding, snow snake races, tomahawk throwing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and more! Trails will a
Maple, Music, & Phenology
Learn all about traditional maple syruping, join the all-day musical jam session, and take part in a nature hike.
Diversity and the Outdoors
Learn about the changing face of conservation and outdoor recreation in America with acclaimed Duluth-based author, photographer and advocate, Dudley Edmondson.