Lifelong Leaners

Your location. Your schedule. Your choice.

Costumed History Players and captivating History Topics bring Minnesota’s past to life in the "Lifelong Learners" program. Adults of all ages find it stimulating and fun to learn about people, places and events that shaped Minnesota. Ideal for your next:

• Lunch and Learn event
• Book Club
• Grandparent/grandchild event
• Corporate event
• Residential care event
• History fair
• Community Center event
• Social club meeting (Kiwanis, DAR, etc.)

A staff member from the Minnesota Historical Society will lead a lively 45-minute presentation. Coordinators will receive a packet beforehand with background information on the topic, a prepared introduction of the presenter, and information about publicizing your event. Participants will receive a fact sheet and suggestions for continued learning.

Costumed characters from Minnesota’s past share memorable stories with props and artifacts for added drama. Presentations are 45 minutes but can be adjusted. Meet your choice of:

George Nelson (1786-1859) Fur Trade Clerk for the XY Company
Harriet Bishop (1817-1883) St. Paul's First Public School Teacher
James Goodhue (1810-1852) Editor of Minnesota's First Newspaper
Maud Hart Lovelace (1892-1980) Author of the "Betsy-Tacy" series of children's books
Thomas Lyles (1843-1920) African American community activist and entrepreneur
Virginia Mae Hope (1921-1944) World War II Women's Airforce Service Pilot