FREE programs for people 55 and beyond at the Minnesota History Center.
Retrorama
05/13/10 To 05/24/12
Our annual celebration of all things retro is back with a fashion show, cocktail demos, music, shopping, games and much more!
History Pub Crawl: Downtown
06/09/10 To 08/01/12
Discover how Gilded Age robber barons, intrepid entrepreneurs, crime bosses, vaudeville impresarios and influential politicians transformed a down-and-dirty river port into the gleaming power center of St. Paul.
History Pub Crawl: West End
07/07/10 To 06/27/12
Move into St. Paul’s oldest neighborhood (at least temporarily) and revel in vibrant tales of Yankees, Czechs, Germans and Italians who gave life to the historic West End.
History Food Crawl: University-Rondo-Frogtown
07/10/10 To 08/18/12
Ride through the history, culture and cuisine of St. Paul’s most changeable district before it changes again. Explore University Avenue, the former country road that both divides and defines the district. Investigate the immigrant enclave of Frogtown and the “lost” African American neighborhood of Rondo. Along the way, expert foodies from Gastro Non Grata will satisfy your hunger for culinary adventure with hearty samples from the neighborhood.
History Pub Crawl: Summit Hill
08/04/10 To 08/29/12
Bask in the Victorian grace of St. Paul’s Summit Hill, and discover the stories and people behind the epic rise, fall and rise again, of the city’s most fashionable historical address.
History Architecture Crawls
10/09/10 To 06/02/12
All Tours are SOLD OUT. Call 651-259-3015 for waiting list information.
Minneapolis Riverfront Tour
06/19/11 To 09/23/12
Walk the Minneapolis riverfront and learn about its dramatic past and bright future. Participants will visit the historic district at St. Anthony Falls, which was once the milling center of the world and is now a growing cultural, recreational and residential neighborhood. The tour begins and ends at Mill City Museum, and includes admission to the gallery, the Flour Tower show, and Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat.
Washburn "A" Mill Tour
07/09/11 To 09/22/12
Take an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City Museum building on a guided tour of the building; this is the only opportunity for a guided tour through the entire museum building, and the only chance to see some of its non-public spaces. The tour includes admission to the museum gallery as well as the Flour Tower show, and Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat.
University Grove Home Tour
07/16/11 To 07/14/12
Enjoy a tour of the exteriors and a rare glimpse at the interiors of selected homes in this unique neightborhood; representing the work of such regional giants as Close Architects.
Engineering The Falls, de la Barre History Player Tour
08/07/11 To 09/30/12
Take a walking tour of St. Anthony Falls led by costumed History Player William de la Barre, the Austrian engineer who spent half a century developing Minneapolis flour milling and waterpower.
Mpls History Pub Crawl: Washington Ave.
08/30/11 To 06/19/12
Discover the richness of Minneapolis history along single street: Washington Avenue, where you can see the importance of railroads, warehousing, flour milling,, immigration, entertainment, and vice to the story of the Mill City. A trolley will take participants through the neighborhoods along Washington from 35W to Plymouth, with stops at significant historic places and two watering holes. Ages 21 and up only. Drink purchases are not included in the tour price. Drink specials will be made available at participating locations.
Fort Snelling Blacksmith For a Day
05/05/12 To 06/16/12
Join the skilled tradesmen of the historic fort to try blacksmithing under the direction of the smith. You'll select a project, work the forge, pound out the hot metal and shape the iron using hammer and tongs as it was done two centuries ago. Participants will be able to take their finished projects home. Children ages 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of up to eight people may make advance reservations on other days.
Mill City Summer Opera
05/14/12 To 07/20/12
Mill City Museum enters an exciting new partnership as the Ruin Courtyard hosts the Mill City Summer Opera's inaugural production of Pagliacci! Online tickets are available at regular prices only; MHS Members should call the Mill City Museum store at 612-341-7582 directly for Member pricing.
Alexander Ramsey House History Happy Hour: Victorian Era Cocktails
05/31/12
Come have a drink while learning about the history of Victorian cocktails and bartending. Admission includes two drink tickets, snacks, a presentation and demo by one of the Twin Cities' best bartenders. This program is for people 21+.
Alexander Ramsey House History Happy Hour: Ignatious Donnelly
06/14/12
Socialize, sip and snack in the Ramsey mansion while you learn about Ignatius Donnelly, one of the most interesting characters in Minnesota history and Alexander Ramsey’s lieutenant governor in the 1860s. Admission includes two drink tickets, snacks, a presentation and Q & A with Historical Society Acquisitions Librarian Patrick Coleman. This program is for people 21+.
'Educators' Open House: The US - Dakota War of 1862
09/18/12
FREE Exhibit Preview for Teachers at the Minnesota History Center.
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