Events

Sunday, June 8

Preston Day

Join Sheila Craig from the Preston Historical Society to discuss how Preston got to where it is today.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Lectures & Talks

Thursday, June 12

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

Thursday, June 19

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

Friday, June 20

Frances Anne Hopkins: Hudson Bay Company Wife, Voyageur’s Artist at Sibley

Mendota After Dark
Join historian Mary Ellen Weller-Smith as she shares the story of Frances Anne Hopkins and her remarkable life.
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Sibley Historic Site, Mendota
  • Lectures & Talks

Saturday, June 21

Barn Dance with Bob Bovee, Pop Wagner & Shawn Glidden

Bring your dancing shoes for Historic Forestville's annual barn dance.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Music, Films, Performances

Thursday, June 26

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

Saturday, June 28

Yoga in the Meadow

A unique yoga practice that nurtures strength, flexibility, and mindfulness.
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Historic Forestville, Preston

Thursday, July 3

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

The St. Joseph's School of Music-St. Paul Conservatory Faculty Concert Series

Join St. Joseph’s School of Music-Saint Paul Conservatory of Music for a free performance series at the Minnesota History Center.
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Music, Films, Performances

Thursday, July 10

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

Saturday, July 12

Bat Festival

Join Historic Forestville for a fun-filled day celebrating the amazing world of bats.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Family

Sunday, July 13

Spring Valley Day

Join Sharon Jahns and Kayla Czapiewski as they discuss how Spring Valley got to where it is today.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Lectures & Talks

Thursday, July 17

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

Saturday, July 19

Wagon Ride & Learn: Stage Coaches in Forestville

Join DoubleTree Carriage Company as you take a nice trip around the Forestville prairie head.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Family
  • Tours

Bat Festival

Join Historic Forestville for a fun-filled day celebrating the amazing world of bats.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Family

Saturday, July 19 - Sunday, July 20

Split Rock Night & Twilight Photography Workshop

Sold out
Learn the skills to capture the twilight and night sky.
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Tettegouche State Park and Split Rock Lighthouse
  • Classes & Workshops

Thursday, July 24

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

Saturday, July 26

Yoga in the Meadow

A unique yoga practice that nurtures strength, flexibility, and mindfulness.
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Historic Forestville, Preston

Thursday, July 31

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

Thursday, August 7

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

Friday, August 8 - Saturday, August 9

Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography Workshop

Learn the skills to capture the sunrise and morning sky.
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Split Rock State Park, and Tettegouche State Park.
  • Classes & Workshops

Sunday, August 10

Wykoff Day

Join members of the Wykoff Area Historical Society to discuss how Wykoff got to where it is today.
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Lectures & Talks

Tuesday, August 12

Dark Sky Night at Split Rock Lighthouse

In partnership with The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium, Split Rock Lighthouse is hosting Darky Sky Night.
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Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
  • Lectures & Talks

Thursday, August 14

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

Thursday, August 21

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