Minnesota Historical Society Events

Here are the MNHS events and programs in the Twin Cities for August 16-31. Click the headline link for the full description.

MNHS Reviews Nominations to National Register of Historic Places
Aug. 16, 2016

Enjoy a Night of Mariachi Music and Dancing at 9 Nights of Music
Aug. 16, 2016

Explore History on the North Shore on a Three-Day Getaway
Aug. 17-19, 2016

Experience Downtown St. Paul’s Transition from Prairie to Modern Power Center
Aug. 17, 2016

New Tour Explores St. Paul’s Riverfront History With Special Access to High Bridge Station
Aug. 20, 2016

Tour the Past and Present of Brewing History in St. Paul
Aug. 20, 2016

A Summer Evening of Traditional and Modern Scandinavian Tunes at 9 Nights of Music
Aug. 23, 2016

Romp Through Minnesota History at History-on-a-Schick! at the State Fair
Aug. 25-Sept. 5, 2016

9 Nights of Music Brings Celtic Rock to the History Center Terrace
Aug. 30, 2016

Mill City Museum

Afro-Cuban and Latin Sound from Salsabrosa at Mill City Live
Aug. 17, 2016

Celebrate Harvest Time During a Family Day at the Museum
Aug. 20, 2016

Stroll Minneapolis’ Oldest Street on a Walking History Tour
Aug. 20, 2016

Take a Guided Tour of Minneapolis Railroad Landmarks
Aug. 21, 2016

Jelloslave Rocks the Mill City Ruin Courtyard
Aug. 24, 2016

Delve into the Legacy of Hydropower at St. Anthony Falls
Aug. 25, 2016

Discover the Engineering History of Milling and Waterpower at St. Anthony Falls
Aug. 27, 2016

Flood, Fire and Explosions on the Minneapolis Riverfront
Aug. 28, 2016

Jazz, Soul, R&B and More from Maurice Jacox at Mill City Live
Aug. 31, 2016

James J. Hill House

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Back Staircases, Silver Vault and More in Hill's Home
Aug. 16, 23, 30, 2016

Take a Walking Tour of Historic Summit Avenue
Aug. 20, 21, 27, 28, 2016

Historic Fort Snelling

Engage in Dialogue on Social Justice From Dred Scott to Black Lives Matter
Aug. 18, 2016

Discover a Weekend of World War I History and Commemorate the War’s 100th Anniversary
Aug. 20 and 21, 2016

Oliver Kelley Farm

Enjoy a Day at the Farm for Grandparents and Grandchildren
Aug. 18, 2016

Alexander Ramsey House

Have a Drink at History Happy Hour and Learn about Tourism and Travel in Minnesota
Aug. 25, 2016

Delve into Victorian Secrets from Addiction to Sexuality at Ramsey After Dark
Aug. 26, 2016

For a complete list of all MNHS events and news releases please visit www.mnhs.org/releases. News releases are typically posted by the end of the day Wednesday. Check back often to see what's new at all MNHS sites and museums.

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

Media Contacts: Lauren Peck, 651-259-3137, lauren.peck@mnhs.org or Jessica Kohen, 651-259-3148, jessica.kohen@mnhs.org