Hmong American Day at Minnesota History Center May 14
Annual event honors Hmong contributions, this year women trailblazers are featured

Hmong American Day honors the contributions of the Hmong people to America and celebrates the history, culture and achievements they have made. This event was created in 2013 to remember the day that General Vang Pao, along with 2,500 Hmong soldiers and families, were evacuated from Laos and made the United States—and Minnesota—home.

This year's program will be held at the Minnesota History Center on Sunday, May 14, 2017 from 2 to 5 p.m. Activities include a welcome program, music, dance, games, art activities, a meet-and-greet with Hmong businesses and organizations and the "We Are Hmong Minnesota" pop-up exhibit. This year Hmong American Day falls on Mother’s Day, so the program will celebrate and honor Hmong women trailblazers.

This event is created in partnership with the Hmong American Day 2017 planning committee and the Hmong Museum.

About the Minnesota History Center
The Minnesota History Center holds the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society. The History Center is home to an innovative museum, engaging public programs, a research library, distinctive gift shops and Market House by D’Amico restaurant.

The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. MNHS collects, preserves and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, MNHS preserves our past, shares our state’s stories and connects people with history. Visit us at mnhs.org.

The Minnesota Historical Society is supported in part by its Premier Partners: Xcel Energy and Explore Minnesota Tourism.