Preserving our past, informing our present, inspiring our future

Gibbs Farm

Unique, hands-on programs at the Gibbs Farm historic site

Visit the Farm

Publishing

Publishing quality books, magazine articles, podcasts, and special projects

Explore Publications

Collections

Research Collections documenting the history of Ramsey County and Saint Paul

Search Collections

News Feed

Employment and Internships

Posted on June 30, 2025

We’re Hiring for a Hmong Exhibition Researcher and Planner

We’re hiring for a Hmong Exhibition Researcher and Planner role. RCHS desires the services of a qualified researcher and writer to complete the research, plan, and design of an exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hmong culture in Minnesota. Following a second grant round, the exhibition will premiere in…

Press Releases

Posted on July 1, 2025

Research Center Closure June 30-July 11

Events

Posted on June 27, 2025

June History Revealed with Rubinski Works

June’s History Revealed Event with Rubinski Works We had an amazing time during June’s History Revealed with Madison Holler of Rubinski Works! The conversation spanned technical details about their work and the duality of being a public figure and activist. It was such an honor to hear…

Events

Posted on June 10, 2025

Ethel Stewart Luncheon

Ethel Stewart Heritage Society’s Annual Luncheon A wonderful time was had by all at Como Pavilion for the annual Ethel Stewart Heritage Society Luncheon. With beautiful spring weather, society members were treated to catered lunch from Cossetta Eventi and a presentation from Andrea Swensson about her book Deeper Blues. Andrea’s talk…

All News & Updates

Upcoming Events

History Revealed

July 10, 2025 | 2:00 PM–4:00 PM

History Revealed – Forepaugh’s

This event is sold out. History Revealed – Forepaugh’s Presented by Ramsey County Historical Society and Forepaugh’s Restaurant Forepaugh’s, 276 Exchange St S, St Paul, MN 55102 Thursday July 10th, 2025 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Tickets $100 Menu Course 1 – Tuna carpaccio Course 2 – Beet…

Learn More

July 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Friday Morning Farm Chore Volunteer 2025

Register Here Help us tackle our to-do list! Volunteer at Gibbs Farm on select Friday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings during the 2025 season. The outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, light landscape and orchard projects. Projects best for ages 6+ and are…

Learn More

All Events

Exhibit

Selma 70

April 2025-May 2026

RCHS Gallery, Landmark Center First Floor
75 Fifth Street West, Saint Paul MN 55102

In 2015, 70 individuals, representing more than a dozen local organizations, traveled from Saint Paul, Minnesota to Selma, Alabama to commemorate the 50th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” This journey wasn’t just about looking back. It was a call to action, a reminder that the fight for civil rights and justice is ongoing. The Pilgrims’ experiences, their reflections, and the lessons they brought back are captured in this Selma 70 exhibit. Through their eyes, we explore not only the history of the Civil Rights Movement but also its lasting impact and the continuous struggle for equality and justice in our own times.

VIEW THE ONLINE EXHIBIT

Donate Artifacts

Virtually all of the 4.5 million documents, photographs, artifacts, and other items that make up our collections have been donated to RCHS. If you have pieces of Ramsey County history gathering dust in your basement, consider donating them to RCHS. Please contact Curator Mollie Spillman to donate artifacts, photographs or documents. RCHS Curator Mollie Spillman (L) donating an oral history collection to the University of Minnesota's Tretter Collection through Tretter Curator Lisa Vecoli (R).