MN History Center

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55102
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Contact

651-259-3000
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Admission

$11 adults
$9 seniors (65+)
$9 college students (valid ID)
$6 children ages 6-17
Free to the public Tuesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. Free for MHS members and children age 5 and under.
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Exhibit Hours

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tues.;
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed.-Sat.;
12 to 5 p.m. Sun.;
Closed Mon. (open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon. holidays year round).
Museum Holiday Hours

Library Hours

12 to 8 p.m. Tues.;
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed.-Sat.;
Closed Sun. and Mon.
Library Holiday Hours

 

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Toni Stone

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Toni Stone

1921-1996
First Woman to Play Professional Baseball in the Negro Leagues.

Toni Stone was a pioneer for both women and African-Americans in baseball. This St. Paul native, born and raised in the Rondo neighborhood, broke many barriers by playing for the first time on men’s teams, all across the nation.  Although she faced a great deal of discrimination, she rose among the ranks of farm town barnstorming teams to become the first woman to play professional baseball in the Negro Leagues.  Her drive, perseverance and determination transformed her from a Minnesota “tomboy” to the “female Jackie Robinson” of the Negro Leagues.

Availability

Toni Stone is available for the following programs:
 

Scheduling

To request a visit by a History Player, fill out this online form. If you have questions, call 651-259-3412 or email HPIC@mnhs.org.