Upcoming Events & Programs

Sun, Sep 12 2010 The Beatles!: A One-Night Stand in the Heartland

In August 1965, 17-year-old photographer Bill Carlson documented the Beatles' only appearance in Minnesota. His images are the focus of The Beatles: A One-Night Stand in the Heartland. Carlson took pictures of the bands arrival at Wold Chamberlain...

Tue, Sep 14 2010 Seniors in Mind: Food Will Win the War, with Rae...

Hear the voices of soldiers, homemakers, farmers and other Minnesotans who led the state and the nation though the successes of food conservation during World War I. This presentation features theatrical readings, evocative photographs and posters,...

Sat, Sep 18 2010 Intermediate Genealogy

The Minnesota Historical Society Library offers a two-class session on finding and using genealogy records. The classes are taught by Tom Rice, a board-certified genealogist, professional genealogy researcher and past director of the Minnesota...

Sat, Sep 25 2010 1968 Film Festival

The 1968 Film Festival showcases original short films created by local and national filmmakers about a year that changed America forever. Enjoy premiere screenings of this years new films. Filmmakers will be available for Q&A immediately after...

Tue, Sep 28 2010 Educators' Preview: 'Chocolate'

Educators are invited to a preview of "Chocolate," opening Oct. 2 at the History Center. The preview will include samplings from the three lessons that will be availabl

Sat, Oct 2 2010 Chocolate: The Exhibition

From rainforest treasure to luscious treat immerse yourself in the story of chocolate. Explore the plant, the products and the culture of chocolate through the lenses of science, history and popular culture. The exhibit features experiments and...

Sat, Oct 2 2010 'Chocolate' Exhibit Opening and Family Day

Celebrate the opening of Chocolate: The Exhibition with an afternoon of programs, presentations and delectible activities. Taste chocolate samples from premiere local chocola

Sat, Oct 9 2010 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...

Sat, Oct 9 2010 History Architecture Crawls: Mid-Century Modern

During the affluent years that followed World War II, pioneering architects created elegant, witty and sometimes futuristic homes and public buildings that have become classic landmarks of design. Their sophisticated work, loosely known as mid-...

Tue, Oct 12 2010 Homeschool Days: Minnesota Eats

Students will be introduced to food with Minnesota connections and take part in one of three 50-minute hands-on classes. Younger students will discover the journey that wheat makes from field to table and consider the various jobs that are part of...

Sat, Oct 16 2010 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...

Sat, Oct 16 2010 History Forum: A Nation Among Nations, 'The...

The Minnesota Historical Society's 2010-2011 History Forum, "A Nation Among Nations," explores six events that have challenged, informed and changed American beliefs about the United States and its

Thu, Oct 21 2010 Education Minnesota Days

Educators, students and families are invited to take part in special activities celebrating the new History Center exhibit, "Chocolate," during Education Minnesota. A History H

Thu, Oct 21 2010 Chocolate Sampler Night: Fete Mondial

Fte Mondial loosely translated from the French means world celebration. During this evening event explore the delicious ways chocolate can bring flavors and traditio

Tue, Oct 26 2010 History Lounge: The Assassination of Hole in the Day

Join Anton Treuer, Ojibwe historian and author of the "The Assassination of Hole in the Day" newly published by MHS Press, for an examination of the one of the states most i

Sat, Oct 30 2010 Dia de Los Muertos: Day of the Dead

The History Centers annual Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a fiesta of color and symbols to honor and remember friends and family who have died.This year, the festivities are offered in conjunction with the new exhibit "Chocolate." Visito

Thu, Nov 4 2010 Chocolate Sampler Night: Locally Luscious

Indulge your love of local chocolate tastes and traditions in a special evening event. Sample locally sourced chocolate and cocktail pairings. Craft a DIY jewel box for

Sat, Nov 6 2010 History Forum: A Nation Among Nations, 'The...

The Minnesota Historical Society's 2010-2011 History Forum, "A Nation Among Nations," explores events that have challenged, informe

Tue, Nov 9 2010 Seniors in Mind: The Pleasures of Bread and Chocolate

A gift for the gods, a symbol of wealth and luxury, an economic livelihood? For thousands of years humans have been fascinated with the delicious phenomenon that we call "chocolate." Enjoy history and hints, recipes and recommendations from the...

Tue, Nov 9 2010 History Lounge: Beyond F. Scott Fitzgerald

F. Scott Fitzgerald is widely considered the preeminent novelist of the Jazz Age and one of the best writers from Minnesota. But he wasnt the only successful Minnesota author of his time. Join Minnesota Historical Society library curator Patrick...

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