Seniors in Mind

This popular weekday series returns for a new season of music, photography and lectures on a wide variety of Minnesota history and culture topics.

Time: 10:30 a.m. (unless otherwise noted)
Location: Minnesota History Center
Tickets: Free (does not include $9 senior admission to museum galleries). Space is limited; Reserve tickets online or by phone at 651-259-3015.
Programs include a 10% discount at the History Center's Museum Stores. Cafe Minnesota will be open for lunch following each program.

Funded with gifts in memory of Marney Brooks.

Upcoming Seniors in Mind Events

Legendary Homes of Minneapolis

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 10:30am

This program is SOLD OUT.

In their new book, "Legendary Homes of the Minneapolis Lakes," photographer Karen Melvin and architectural writer Bette Hammel turn their attention to the finest homes around Minneapolis' Chain of Lakes: Lake of the Isles, Cedar Lake, Lake Calhoun, and Lake Harriet. They will share share photos of the homes, stories of construction, renovation and interior design, and homeowner interviews from these architectural gems. Hammel and Melvin will sign copies of their book following the program.

Minnesota Railroads: A Photographic History, 1940-2012

Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 10:30am

Learn about railroading’s past and future and its impact on life in Minnesota. Author Steve Glischinski offers an enlightening, entertaining and picturesque look at Minnesota railroads from near the end of the romantic era of steam locomotives and luxury passenger lines to the reemergence of railroads as one of the few profitable transportation industries. Following the talk, Glischinski will sign copies of his book, "Minnesota Railroads: A Photographic History, 1940–2012."

Prohibition Razzmatazz!

Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - 10:30am

Listen to a bootlegger's saga. Hear the heart-felt plea of a young flapper. Witness the drink-denying passion of Minnesota's own Andrew Volstead. Meet Joe, the bartender turned soda fountain operator and more. Cookbook author and food historian Rae Eighmey and the MHS Prohibition Players dig into the past and bring characters of this era to life. Special guest Dan Chouinard joins the razzmatazz with toe-tapping prohibition era music and song. The program is in conjunction with the History Center’s opening of the traveling exhibit, “American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition” on Nov. 8.