Events

Thursday, December 5

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

Candlelight Christmas Tours

Experience the bluer side of Christmas as we discuss the melancholy feelings that accompany the season.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • Tours

Zines Workshop

Join Curiosity Studio for a free workshop on zines!
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Classes & Workshops

Holiday Sip & Shop

Kick off the holiday season and MNHS Member Double Discount Days with a free evening Sip & Shop event.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis

"Sing Sing" Film Screening

First Thursday Films
Join us for a screening of Sing Sing at the Capri Theater.
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  • Music, Films, Performances

Friday, December 6

A Holiday Flight

On a guided tour, explore each room of Lindbergh’s boyhood home and be transported back in time to the various countries Lindbergh both lived in and visited...

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Charles Lindbergh House and Museum, Little Falls
  • Tours

Holidays on the Hill

Experience Christmas, 1910—both upstairs and downstairs—in the sumptuous Gilded Age mansion of railroad titan James J. Hill.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Stephanie Hansen: "True North Cabin Cookbook" Author Event

Meet the Regional Emmy Award-winning host and author Stephanie Hansen
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Family
  • Lectures & Talks

Holiday Sleigh Rides

Come and enjoy the season with a horse-drawn ride.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Holiday Sleigh Rides

Come and enjoy the season with a horse-drawn ride.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Holiday Sleigh Rides

Come and enjoy the season with a horse-drawn ride.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Holiday Sleigh Rides

Come and enjoy the season with a horse-drawn ride.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Candlelight Christmas Tours

Experience the bluer side of Christmas as we discuss the melancholy feelings that accompany the season.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • Tours

Saturday, December 7

A Holiday Flight

On a guided tour, explore each room of Lindbergh’s boyhood home and be transported back in time to the various countries Lindbergh both lived in and visited...

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Charles Lindbergh House and Museum, Little Falls
  • Tours

Holidays on the Hill

Experience Christmas, 1910—both upstairs and downstairs—in the sumptuous Gilded Age mansion of railroad titan James J. Hill.
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James J. Hill House, St. Paul
  • Tours

Coffee Chat: Military Intelligence Service Language School

Join us for a complimentary cup of coffee at this informal presentation and discussion, part of our "Coffee Chats" series covering many aspects of Fort history...

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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad

History Forum
World War II history as you’ve likely never heard it before
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Keeper's Tour

Experience Split Rock Lighthouse like the keepers and their families did.
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
  • Tours

Holiday Sleigh Rides

Come and enjoy the season with a horse-drawn ride.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Christmas at the Folsom House: Afternoon with Santa

Enjoy a self-guided tour of the 1855 Folsom House.
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Folsom House, Taylors Falls

Keeper's Tour

Experience Split Rock Lighthouse like the keepers and their families did.
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
  • Tours

Minnesota Cookie Creations

Get inspired for holiday baking with an afternoon of cookie sampling.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis

Coffee Chat: Military Intelligence Service Language School

Join us for a complimentary cup of coffee at this informal presentation and discussion, part of our "Coffee Chats" series covering many aspects of Fort history...

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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Lectures & Talks

Holiday Sleigh Rides

Come and enjoy the season with a horse-drawn ride.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

'Tis the season to learn about winter living at Split Rock Lighthouse and the Christmas traditions of the 1930s
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
  • Tours