On Saturday June 22nd, participate in educational archaeology programming led by Archeologist Kassie Bradshaw Kmitch. Examine real artifacts, try your hand at throwing an atlatl, and much more! Sessions are one hour and are at 11am, 1pm, and 2pm. Program is included in the cost of regular admission: Adults-$8, Seniors-$7, Children-$5 RCHS Members: Free!
June 30: Patriotic Ice Cream A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy products […]
Saturday, July 6th; 11am & 1pm Join Gibbs Farm Site Interpreter, Andrea Nehring, for an all-ages tour of our restored native prairie. This special tour is included in the regular cost of admission. Pre-registration is not required. Gibbs Farm Admission: $8 Adults, $7 Seniors, $5 Children 4-16, Free for RCHS Members.
July 14: Root Beer Floats A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy products […]
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 7/17 - All about Sheep! Campers will learn […]
Tea Party on the Lawn Saturday, July 20 Two sessions: 11am and 1pm Join us at a late morning or mid-afternoon tea on the front lawn of the old Gibbs Farmhouse. Costumed Gibbs Farm Staff will serve tea, lemonade, and treats while giving guests an introduction to Victorian Era mannerisms. Click here to register! Pre-registration […]
Come and see what's blooming on the Gibbs Farm prairie! Bring your camera and join Master Naturalists and Gibbs Farm Volunteers Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins on Saturday July 27th at 10:30 for a 45 minute prairie walk. Enjoy the many flowers and grasses that make up this important and rare plant community that was […]
July 28: Homemade Gibbs Farm Ice Cream A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious […]
Celebrating Minnesota’s First People. Celebrating the Dakota, Past and Present! -Learn about the historic life of the people of Cloud Man's village at interactive stations, learn about trade, and even bead a bracelet inspired by traditional colors. -Sample snacks from the Sioux Chef (learn more about them here: sioux-chef.com) -Watch crafting demonstrations by Dakota Wicohan […]
Knock on Wood: Trees and Their Uses. Join a 45 minute walking tour through the Gibbs Farm site led by Master Naturalists and Gibbs Farm Volunteers Kathy Robbins and Cathy Croghan. Learn to identify woody plants and find out about Minnesota trees. Gibbs Farm is open from 10-4 on weekends and the walking […]
August 11: Make your own Sundae! A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy […]
We are spreading the fun on this toasty summer! Come join us in a hands-on presentation of pioneer butter making. Use a real churn, learn about “Lazy Daiseys” and try real homemade churned butter! Two, Hour-Long Sessions: 11am & 1pm Participation in this activity is included in regular admission costs. Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors 62+, […]
August 25: Root Beer Floats A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy products […]
Join us on September 21st for a day of family-friendly fun at Gibbs Farm! To celebrate fall our Heritage Orchard will be open to the public and staffed by our volunteers. Taste samples of our heirloom apples, and try your hand at the cider press. We’ll have games, crafts and special treats including mini-straw […]
Join us on Saturday, October 19th from 11am-2pm for pumpkin carving fun! (This event has been moved from 10/12 to 10/19 due to inclement weather). We will be providing expert tips and fun ideas to decorate your chosen pumpkin or squash. Click here to reserve a spot! Payment will be taken the day of the […]
Halloween fun for everyone! Spooky fun for the whole family starts at 10:00am and goes until 4:00pm. Go on an epic trick-or-treat quest through Gibbs Farm! This year, the Farmhouse is full of storybook characters escaped from their 19th century pages. Meet Miss Muffet and her spidery friend, little Red Riding Hood, Jack of […]
CANCELLED: Please watch for updates and event rescheduling. Help us prepare the historic Gibbs Farm for the Spring field trip season! Volunteers are needed for active outdoor projects on our 8-acre site. These include turning compost, preparing garden beds, removing invasive species, and bringing out benches and educational objects. These projects are ideal for individuals, […]
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail - 2020 Saturday October 31st THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. Boo! Book your visit to Gibbs Farm for the first ever socially distant trick-or-treat trail! Dress up in costume and adventure down an outdoor path through the Gibbs Farm site. Encounter fun and funny characters from storybooks and nursery rhymes like […]
Trivia Night with RCHS & Historic Saint Paul Tuesday, November 17, 2020 7:30 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register here on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZMrdeyqqTsiHtDP3Y0PE83xGhhyC... Join RCHS and Historic Saint Paul for a fun, online trivia event! All questions will highlight the history of our publishing program: In what year was […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents St. Paul's Winter Carnival: 135 Years of Fun...and Counting! Kate Roberts History Revealed Series January 21, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/1cXk0X-1qkE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The presentation will be recorded. For registration or other […]
Please join us for our May 8th volunteer Day from 10:00-2:00. Gibbs Farm staff will lead volunteers in active outdoor projects to prepare for our 2021 season. Projects will include: gardening, light landscaping and site clean-up. Let us know you are coming by using our SignUp page or emailing Clare@RCHS.com. Register by using Signup.com Projects […]
Please join us for our June 12th volunteer Day from 10:00-2:00. Gibbs Farm staff will lead volunteers in active outdoor projects to prepare for our 2021 season. Projects will include: gardening, light landscaping and site clean-up. Projects are great for individuals, volunteers 12+ and family groups! Perfect for students needing to complete service hours. Instructions, […]
Neighborhood Architecture: Irvine Park Jeanne Kosfeld and Richard Kronick History Revealed Series June 17, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Zoom Registration Link Registration is limited. You will receive a confirmation email after registering. For registration or other questions, please email events@rchs.com In partnership with the Roseville […]
Local Author Phyllis Root will be visiting Gibbs Farm with her new book Begin with a Bee all about the fascinating Rusty Patched Bumblebee! This event is FREE and open to the public, but space is limited, so make sure to pre-register HERE or by calling the Gibbs Farm office at 651-646-8629. By pre-registering for the […]
The Minnesota Sinfonia will be performing outdoors at Gibbs Farm on Friday, July 23rd. Enjoy the sounds of "Music on the Lighter Side" with your family! This concert with include music from the movies, Broadway, waltzes, tangos, marches, and much more! The concert is from 7pm to 8pm, but please feel free to arrive as […]
Gibbs Farm Apple Festival is back this year, in-person and outdoors. Get ready for apple history, apple treats, apple sampling, and apple games. We will have all the old favorites; music from Light of The Moon Band, face painting, tours AND some new fun. In the orchard: Expert orchardists and amateur apple enthusiasts will be […]
Please join us for our October 23 volunteer Day from 11:00-2:00. Gibbs Farm staff will lead volunteers in active outdoor projects to prepare for the end of our 2021 season. Projects will include: gardening, light landscaping and site clean-up. Let us know you are coming by registering using the sign up link: https://signup.com/go/QFLGpsW OR email Clare@RCHS.com. […]
Gibbs Farm Trick-or-Treat Trail Saturday, October 30, 2021 10:00-2:00 (last entry is at 2pm) Grab your costume and venture down the Gibbs Farm trick-or-treat trail on Saturday, October 30th! Candy, games, and family fun! Try your hand at pumpkin toss or pin a smile on the jack-o-lantern! Guests will be introduced to the Gibbs Farm […]
Come visit us on our opening day and learn all about RCHS's new publication Grasshoppers in My Bed: Lillie Belle Gibbs, Minnesota Farm Girl, 1877! Grasshoppers in my Bed author Terry Swanson and illustrator Peggy Stern will be on site at Gibbs Farm Opening Day with author talks, activities, and book signings scheduled in the Red […]
Enjoy Gibbs Farm with the author & illustrator Gibbs Farm will start their summer Friday public hours with a special event! On Friday, June 17, join a special tour, threaded with details about Lillie Belle Gibbs led by the creators of Grasshoppers in My Bed (RCHS's newest publication). Storyteller's tour: Author Terry Swanson will share selections […]
Gibbs Farm hosts a special program inspired by the new book release, Grasshoppers in My Bed. Join Terry Swanson, historian and author of Grasshoppers in My Bed, as she introduces Lillie at age 11 in 1877, through 11 Grasshoppers in My Bed-inspired topics, for 11 minutes each, all right here on the farm where she […]
Recommended for all ages Gibbs Farm and the Bell Museum invite you to a fun-filled evening at the corner of Larpenteur and Cleveland on Thursday, July 21. Kick off the night with an outdoor concert from the Minnesota Sinfonia, who will be performing at Gibbs Farm. Enjoy the sounds of “Music on the Lighter Side” […]
Gibbs Farm hosts a special program inspired by the new book release, Grasshoppers in My Bed. Join Terry Swanson, historian and author of Grasshoppers in My Bed, as she introduces Lillie Gibbs at age 11 in 1877, through special tours right here on the farm where she grew up. You’re going to love getting to […]
Gibbs Farm hosts a special program inspired by the new book release, Grasshoppers in My Bed. Join Terry Swanson, historian and author of Grasshoppers in My Bed, as she introduces Lillie at age 11 in 1877, through 11 Grasshoppers in My Bed-inspired topics, for 11 minutes each, all right here on the farm where she […]
Gibbs Farm hosts a special program inspired by the new book release, Grasshoppers in My Bed. Join Terry Swanson, historian and author of Grasshoppers in My Bed, as she introduces Lillie at age 11 in 1877, through 11 Grasshoppers in My Bed-inspired topics, for 11 minutes each, all right here on the farm where she […]
On a cold, January afternoon, why not take a Wet Paint class with illustrator Jeanne Kosfeld. Experiment with various media while coloring in Ramsey County Historical Society's Neighborhood Architecture: Irvine Park, Saint Paul coloring book. Have fun with techniques that add pizazz to your page while learning about the architecture and history of the mid-nineteenth […]
Join RCHS at the Winter Carnival for Rondo Night! Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 - 5:00-9:30 pm Landmark Center 75 West 5th Street, Saint Paul 55102 Enjoy lively Rondo performances. Support BIPOC artisans, businesses and organizations. Savor flavorful bites from Taste of Rondo while learning more about the vibrant history of Rondo. Guest RCHS authors: 5:00-6:00 […]
Art in the Hollow Swede Hollow Park, St PaulSaturday, June 3, 2023 10:00 am-5:00 pm Park at the Saint Paul Brewing lot688 Minnehaha Ave E, Saint Paul MN Join us at the beautiful Swede Hollow Park for Art in the Hollow, "best hidden art festival in Minnesota"! The RCHS booth will feature: 10:00 am-Noon - […]
Sketching in Irvine Park with Jeanne Kosfeld July 15, 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm In Person On Location at Irvine Park in Saint Paul Organized by Wet Paint Tickets: $32.00 available from Wet Paint For tickets and more details see https://info.wetpaintart.com/event/sketching-in-irvine-park-with-jeanne-kosfeld-2/ A playful, no-fear sketching workshop where you’ll rekindle the wonder for drawing that you felt […]
Sketching in Irvine Park with Jeanne Kosfeld August 12, 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm In Person On Location at Irvine Park in Saint Paul Organized by Wet Paint Tickets: $32.00 available from Wet Paint For tickets and more details see https://info.wetpaintart.com/event/sketching-in-irvine-park-with-jeanne-kosfeld-3/ A playful, no-fear sketching workshop where you’ll rekindle the wonder for drawing that you felt as […]
Help us gather and preserve some of the late summer bounty of herbs and flowers. We will pick, wash and bundle herbs from the Gardens at Gibbs. We will also press some flowers for use in crafts and dyes this winter. Try your hand at a couple different preservation methods, and take home a couple […]
Gibbs Farm is excited to host this early fall Seed Collection Event organized by our friends at MN SEED! MN SEED Project Seed Collection Event at Gibbs Farm Join us for a fun-filled day at Gibbs Farm in Saint Paul, MN! Our in-person seed collection event is a great opportunity to learn about local plants and contribute to our MN […]
Stop by Gibbs Farm to make collage valentines in the cozy Red Barn. This is a fun, casual all-ages, family friendly event. We will be using a pasting (mod podge) technique to create these paper masterpieces. Get inspired by vintage and modern examples and unleash your creativity. We will be using the classic materials; Lace […]
Apple Festival is back at Gibbs Farm on September 21, 2024! Mark your calendars, and don’t miss this end of summer event. We are celebrating with apple treats, apple games, apple activities, seed saving and facepainting! In the orchard: Expert orchardists and amateur apple enthusiasts will be able to enjoy samples, test their pomology knowledge, try […]
Incoming! It’s Gibbs Farm’s 3rd Annual Steampunk Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail Saturday, October 26; Timed Entries from 3pm-7pm Registration open now! Take a dash of Secret Garden magic, sprinkle in a little Jules Verne-esque imagination, and combine with a generous array of candy and you’ve got a Trick-or-Treating adventure for folks of all ages! Visit the […]
