History Lounge: The Anglo-Dakota Life of Celia Campbell...
During the early decades of the 19th century, Dakota Indians and French, British and American traders intermarried, creating Anglo-Dakota families known then as mixed-bloods. After the US-Dakota War of 1862, the US Government rescinded its treaties...
Listening to the Past: Brownie Girl Scout Workshop
Explore the exhibit "Open House: If These Walls Could Talk" with a museum guide and discover the stories of the families who lived in one house in St. Paul's East Side for more than 118 years. Play games that the children who lived in the house...
History Forum: We the People, Religious Freedom
The 2011-2012 History Forum brings notable historians to Minnesota to explore how the U.S. Constitution has defined the powers and limits of government and asserted the rights of the people since its ratification in 1789.Join Bruce Dierenfield of
Folk Art: Junior Girl Scout Workshop
What do images and artifacts tell us about the past? In this workshop, explore the "Minnesotas Greatest Generation" exhibit and examine historic photographs, objects and toys to discover what it was like to grow up during the Great Depression. Learn...
History HiJinx: Groovy 1968 Headbands
From love-ins, hippies and "Hair," learn about the styles of 1968 that have become part of today's popular culture by making a groovy, wearable 3-D souvenir hat. Guests are encouraged to visit "The 19
'The 1968 Exhibit'
The social forces that swirled through the turbulent 1960s crested in 1968. It was a turning point for a generation coming of age and a nation at war. The year saw the peak of the Vietnam War, the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr., and...
Global Hotdish Variety Show: Hosted by Yolande Bruce
Warm your winter weary heart with a spicy concoction of delightful entertainment for the whole family. This performance series features a magical mash-up of music, song and dance representing Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, Scandinavia and "...
African Americans in Aviation: Then and Now
In honor of Black History Month, we celebrate African Americans in aviation. This panel discussion will offer personal aviation stories of success, triumphs and defeat from Maj. Joe Gomer, a Tuskegee AirmanMaj.; Woodson M. Fountain, Northwest...
The Great Hurt: Historical Accounts of American Indian...
This dramatic Reader's Theater presentation explores the boarding-school era by giving voice to the experiences of people who were there. Between the Civil War and the Great Depression, the U.S. government forcibly removed generations of American...
History Lounge: Stand Up! MNs Protest Tradition
When the senatorial election of 2008 between Democrat Al Franken and Republican Norm Coleman stretched on for a contentious six months, people nationwide questioned Minnesotas divisive politics. But for years Minnesota has been a seedbed for...
Seniors in Mind: Rhubarb Renaissance
Kim Ode, Star Tribune feature writer and seasoned baker expands your knowledge of the long overlooked vegetable as one of the great flavors of horticulture. The program reinforces memories of grandmas kitchen but also inspires delight in the stalks...
Homeschool Days: Behind the Scenes at the Museum
Homeschool students and their families are invited to experience work done at the Minnesota History Center that is rarely seen by the public. Students will tour the Society's collections as curators share the stories behind some of the most...
Homeschool Days: American Indians in Minnesota: Past,...
Trace the history and heritage of American Indians in Minnesota with a special focus on their many cultural contributions to our state. Discover Minnesotas early Dakota and Ojibwe heritage and encounter real stories of the changing traditions still...
History Forum: Lincoln, the Civil War and the...
At the outset of the Civil War, President Lincoln faced a potential invasion of Washington D.C., disintegrating public order in the border states, corruption among military contractors, the occupation of hostile Confederate territory, contraband...
History Forum: We the People, Lincoln, the Civil War and...
The 2011-2012 History Forum brings notable historians to Minnesota to explore how the U.S. Constitution has defined the powers and limits of government and asserted the rights of the people since its ratification in 1789.Join Mark J. Neely Jr. of
History Lounge: Lost Mansions and Estates of the Twin...
Take an armchair tour of the lost mansions of the Twin Cities with Larry Millett, author of the new book "Once There Were Castles: Lost Mansions and Estates of the Twin Cities" (U of M Press, 2011). Join Millett as he brings back to life the lost...
Global Hotdish Variety Show: Hosted by Josette Antomarchi...
Warm your winter weary heart with a spicy concoction of delightful entertainment for the whole family. This performance series features a magical mash-up of music, song and dance representing Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, Scandinavia and "...
U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights
View the first official printing of the U.S. Constitution dated 1787 and the House version of what would become the Bill of Rights, dated 1789. These two rare documents will be on display, alongside the original editions of the two State of...
A Thousand Journeys, One Home: Asian-Pacific Heritage Day...
Friendship, diversity and unity is transplanted to the History Center as artists from the Twin Cities Asian Pacific communities gather to highlight Chinese, East Indian, Hmong, Japanese, Laotian, Philippine, Tibetan, Thai and Vietnamese traditions...
History Lounge: Dakota Womens Work
Professor Colette Hyman, author of the new book "Dakota Womens Work" speaks about how Dakota Indian women continued the traditions of their people, even as they faced removal and repeated attempts at their extermination.Four decades after the Dak
