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SUMMARY:Saturday Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour\, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. \nGuided tours are offered on the hour. \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $7 for seniors\, $5 for children 4-16\, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! \nCredit & debit card purchases preferred. Gibbs Farm is located at 2097 Larpenteur Ave W\, Falcon Heights\, MN 55113.  Parking is free in our lot off Cleveland Avenue. Enter Gibbs Farm through the small white building just south of the parking lot. \n 
URL:https://rchs.com/event/saturday-open-hours/2025-07-05/
LOCATION:Gibbs Farm\, 2097 W Larpenteur Ave\, Saint Paul \, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Gibbs Events
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SUMMARY:Saturday Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour\, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. \nGuided tours are offered on the hour. \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $7 for seniors\, $5 for children 4-16\, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! \nCredit & debit card purchases preferred. Gibbs Farm is located at 2097 Larpenteur Ave W\, Falcon Heights\, MN 55113.  Parking is free in our lot off Cleveland Avenue. Enter Gibbs Farm through the small white building just south of the parking lot. \n 
URL:https://rchs.com/event/saturday-open-hours/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:Gibbs Farm\, 2097 W Larpenteur Ave\, Saint Paul \, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Gibbs Events
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SUMMARY:Friday Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour\, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. \nGuided tours are offered on the hour. \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $7 for seniors\, $5 for children 4-16\, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! \nCredit & debit card purchases preferred. Gibbs Farm is located at 2097 Larpenteur Ave W\, Falcon Heights\, MN 55113.  Parking is free in our lot off Cleveland Avenue. Enter Gibbs Farm through the small white building just south of the parking lot. \n 
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CATEGORIES:All Ages,Gibbs Events
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SUMMARY:Saturday Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour\, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. \nGuided tours are offered on the hour. \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $7 for seniors\, $5 for children 4-16\, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! \nCredit & debit card purchases preferred. Gibbs Farm is located at 2097 Larpenteur Ave W\, Falcon Heights\, MN 55113.  Parking is free in our lot off Cleveland Avenue. Enter Gibbs Farm through the small white building just south of the parking lot. \n 
URL:https://rchs.com/event/saturday-open-hours/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Gibbs Farm\, 2097 W Larpenteur Ave\, Saint Paul \, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Gibbs Events
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SUMMARY:Friday Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour\, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. \nGuided tours are offered on the hour. \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $7 for seniors\, $5 for children 4-16\, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! \nCredit & debit card purchases preferred. Gibbs Farm is located at 2097 Larpenteur Ave W\, Falcon Heights\, MN 55113.  Parking is free in our lot off Cleveland Avenue. Enter Gibbs Farm through the small white building just south of the parking lot. \n 
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SUMMARY:Saturday Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour\, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. \nGuided tours are offered on the hour. \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $7 for seniors\, $5 for children 4-16\, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! \nCredit & debit card purchases preferred. Gibbs Farm is located at 2097 Larpenteur Ave W\, Falcon Heights\, MN 55113.  Parking is free in our lot off Cleveland Avenue. Enter Gibbs Farm through the small white building just south of the parking lot. \n 
URL:https://rchs.com/event/saturday-open-hours/2025-06-14/
LOCATION:Gibbs Farm\, 2097 W Larpenteur Ave\, Saint Paul \, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Gibbs Events
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SUMMARY:Saturday Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour\, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. \nGuided tours are offered on the hour. \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $7 for seniors\, $5 for children 4-16\, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! \nCredit & debit card purchases preferred. Gibbs Farm is located at 2097 Larpenteur Ave W\, Falcon Heights\, MN 55113.  Parking is free in our lot off Cleveland Avenue. Enter Gibbs Farm through the small white building just south of the parking lot. \n 
URL:https://rchs.com/event/saturday-open-hours/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Gibbs Farm\, 2097 W Larpenteur Ave\, Saint Paul \, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Gibbs Events
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SUMMARY:Saturday Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour\, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. \nGuided tours are offered on the hour. \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $7 for seniors\, $5 for children 4-16\, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! \nCredit & debit card purchases preferred. Gibbs Farm is located at 2097 Larpenteur Ave W\, Falcon Heights\, MN 55113.  Parking is free in our lot off Cleveland Avenue. Enter Gibbs Farm through the small white building just south of the parking lot. \n 
URL:https://rchs.com/event/saturday-open-hours/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Gibbs Farm\, 2097 W Larpenteur Ave\, Saint Paul \, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Gibbs Events
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SUMMARY:Gibbs Farm Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Celebrating Rosebud the Goose’s 10th Birthday for Gibbs Farm Opening Day 2025! \nSaturday\, May 24th\, 2025; 10am-4pm \nJoin us in Celebrating Rosebud the Goose’s 10th Birthday for Gibbs Farm Opening Day 2025! \nThere will be historic site tours\, live music from Light of the Moon\, party games\, and CAKE! Guests will also receive a limited edition Rosebud the Goose sticker (limit one per person\, while supplies last). Philly Station food truck will be on site from 11am-2pm (lunch from Philly Station is not included in admission). \nAs always\, tours will be of Gibbs Historic Farmhouse\, and guests may learn about the Dakota of Cloud Man’s village by visiting our tipi and replica summer bark lodge. Guided tours will be at 10:30\, 11:30\, 12:30\, 1:30\, and 2:30. \n\nIn lieu of gifts\, Rosebud will be accepting donations to Gibbs Farm for a new mini barn to help house her & her friends all year long! Regardless of whether or not you are able to donate\, she also wants to assure you that your presence at her party is still the best birthday gift! Guests that donate $10 or more will receive the “Rosebud in Bonnet” sticker pictured on this post and guests that donate $50 or more will receive a special Rosebud tote bag. \n\nGibbs Farm is located at 2097 Larpenteur Ave W\, Falcon Heights\, MN 55113. Parking is free in our lot off Cleveland Avenue. Enter Gibbs Farm through the small white building just south of the parking lot. \nAdmission is $10 for adults\, $7 for seniors\, $5 for children 4-16\, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Cash or credit is accepted.
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LOCATION:Gibbs Farm\, 2097 W Larpenteur Ave\, Saint Paul \, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Children's Events,Gibbs Events
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SUMMARY:Saint Paul Parks Conservancy's Parksgiving
DESCRIPTION:RCHS at Saint Paul Parks Conservancy‘s Parksgiving\nMusic\, Food Trucks\, Meet the Artists\, celebrate the 176th birthday of our parks\nIrvine Park\, 281 Walnut Street\, St. Paul\, MN 55102 \nMay 16th\, 2025 \n12:00 PM-1:00 PM \nRegister Here\n\n  \nThis summer\, celebrate Saint Paul’s incredible parks by exploring 20 parks at your own pace! The newly published Parks & People historical coloring book highlights the walk’s 20 featured parks.  Whether you’re discovering hidden gems or revisiting your favorites\, every step helps raise awareness and support for our beloved green spaces. \nKick off your adventure at Irvine Park for Parksgiving\, as we dedicate the newly restored Victorian Fountain. \nThe RCHS booth will host Parks & People coloring book illustrator Jeanne Kosfeld\, who will be available to sign copies\, and provide coloring pages from the book. \nFind the book here.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/saint-paul-parks-conservancys-parksgiving/
LOCATION:Irvine Park\, 251 Walnut Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Book Event,Children's Events,Family Events,Hands-On/Craft Event
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SUMMARY:Gibbs Farm Halloween Trick or Treat Trail
DESCRIPTION:Incoming! \nIt’s Gibbs Farm’s 3rd Annual \nSteampunk Halloween \nTrick-or-Treat Trail \nSaturday\, October 26; Timed Entries from 3pm-7pm \nRegistration open now! \nTake 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 twisting stacks of books at the library\, match wits with a traveling magician\, make friends with a fairy\, and decide whether or not to throw your lot in with some mischievous sky pirates. \nThe start of the trail is timed\, approximately 40 minutes long\, and ends with the exit of the site. Prior registration for an entry timeslot is required. Registration opens on Saturday\, September 21st!  The trail is family friendly and intended for all ages! \nLive music from Light of the Moon from 3-4:30pm. \nSpecial thanks to Tim & Tom’s Speedy Mart for their generous donation of the “Grand Prize” candy! \n$15 for trick-or-treaters 3 and older \n$5 for trick-or-treaters 2 and under \n$10 for non-trick-or-treating adults \nDon’t sleep on the after dark trail times! The trail will be well-lit with twinkly fairy lights\, lovely lanterns\, and cozy candles! \nREGISTER
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LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Gibbs Events,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Apple Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION: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! \nIn the orchard: Expert orchardists and amateur apple enthusiasts will be able to enjoy samples\, test their pomology knowledge\, try their hand at the cider press. This is a once a year opportunity to experience and learn about the truly special living collection of heritage apple varieties. \nIn the prairie:  Help us out by participating in a family friendly seed saving activity with MNSeed or grab a self-guided Tiŋta (prairie) exploration scavenger hunt. \nIn the courtyard: Eat some apple treats and make some apple art! Listen to music from Light of the Moon and get moving at 11:30 with Triple T Square Dancing Club. Bring your own picnic lunch and stay all day! \nIn the farm house: Take a guided tour through the historic Gibbs Farmhouse and learn about Minnesota farm life. After the tour\, test your knowledge with our History trivia. \nOn the lawn: Make some art! We will be creating apple-themed woodblock prints and your very own mini-seed masterpieces. Be the art! Facepainting by our favorite: Barbara from Rainbow Party Arts. Plus apple games! \n  \nAll apple treats and activities are included in admission price. Admission is $10 for adults\, $7 for seniors (62+)\, $5 for children 4-16\, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free!
URL:https://rchs.com/event/apple-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Gibbs Farm\, 2097 W Larpenteur Ave\, Saint Paul \, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Gibbs Events
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SUMMARY:Victorian Collage Valentines
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Gibbs Farm to make collage valentines in the cozy Red Barn. This is a fun\, casual all-ages\, family friendly event. \nWe 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 paper doilies\, scrapbook paper\, stickers and magazine cuttings. \nNo cost for children under 4. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. Sign up for either \n10:00-11:30 \n12:00-1:30 \nRegister Here
URL:https://rchs.com/event/victorian-collage-valentines/
LOCATION:Gibbs Farm\, 2097 W Larpenteur Ave\, Saint Paul \, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Art & Craft Workshop,Gibbs Events
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SUMMARY:MN SEED Project Seed Collection Event
DESCRIPTION:Gibbs Farm is excited to host this early fall Seed Collection Event organized by our friends at MN SEED! \nMN SEED Project Seed Collection Event at Gibbs Farm \nJoin 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 SEED Project. Explore the beautiful grounds while gathering seeds from various plants. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or just want to enjoy a day outdoors\, this event is perfect for all ages. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with nature and support our seed conservation efforts. Mark your calendars and join us at Gibbs Farm for a memorable day! \nVisit MN SEED Projects Event Page to Register!
URL:https://rchs.com/event/mn-seed-project-seed-collection-event/
LOCATION:Gibbs Farm\, 2097 W Larpenteur Ave\, Saint Paul \, MN\, 55113\, United States
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SUMMARY:Volunteer+Craft Herb and Flower Preserving
DESCRIPTION: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 bundles of herbs to dry or use fresh. Taste some wild bergamot and chamomile tea and a variety of infused waters! \n$10 \n$7 RCHS Member Price \nRegister Here!\nParticipants park in the Public Gibbs Farm lot of Cleveland Ave. This project is great for all levels of knowledge\, kids 8+ are welcome to attend with an adult!
URL:https://rchs.com/event/volunteercraft-herb-and-flower-preserving/
LOCATION:Gibbs Farm\, 2097 W Larpenteur Ave\, Saint Paul \, MN\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Art & Craft Workshop,Gibbs Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230812T120000
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CREATED:20230628T133454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T133454Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event: Sketching in Irvine Park with Jeanne Kosfeld
DESCRIPTION:Sketching in Irvine Park\nwith Jeanne Kosfeld\nAugust 12\, 2023\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nIn Person\nOn Location at Irvine Park in Saint Paul\n \nOrganized by Wet Paint\nTickets: $32.00 available from Wet Paint\nFor tickets and more details see https://info.wetpaintart.com/event/sketching-in-irvine-park-with-jeanne-kosfeld-3/\n \nA playful\, no-fear sketching workshop where you’ll rekindle the wonder for drawing that you felt as a child. \n\nJeanne Kosfeld\, the illustrator for the RCHS publication\,  Neighborhood Architecture: Irvine Park – a coloring book will share her love for sketching and show you how she approaches a complex scene on location.\nYou’ll leave with a new friend — your sketchbook\, ready to give you hours of enjoyment wherever you are. \n\nBecome comfortable with basic tools and techniques to enjoy sketching anything anywhere.\nLearn to see simple shapes in complex scenes\, remembering childlike visual discovery.\nCreate energy in your drawing with playful line movement.\nGain confidence by working through a sketch from beginning to end and have fun doing it!\n\nInstructor\nJeanne Kosfeld paints and sketches primarily with water-based media\, but her previous body of work includes newspaper design\, board game design\, creating public sculptures in ice\, organic matter\, and polymer. Growing up in a family of artists\, Jeanne started working as a newspaper illustrator. Along the way\, she taught at the University of Alaska-Anchorage where she also led the design department. For eighteen years\, Jeanne was the creative director at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul\, Minnesota. Her work appears in public & private collections. She has been honored with artist-in-residencies in Arles\, France; Mesa Verde National Park\, Colorado; Hot Springs National Park\, Arkansas; St. Croix Watershed Research Station as the Artist at Pine Needles\, Minnesota; the Western Wisconsin Land Trust at the Pine Creek Restoration Project\, Wisconsin; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area\, California; and Juneau\, Alaska at the Ernest Gruening Historic Site. Jeanne has participated in International Urban Sketchers Symposiums in Portugal and the Netherlands.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/partner-event-sketching-in-irvine-park-with-jeanne-kosfeld-2/
LOCATION:Irvine Park\, 251 Walnut Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Art & Craft Workshop,Community Events,Publishing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134319
CREATED:20230628T132757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T132757Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event: Sketching in Irvine Park with Jeanne Kosfeld
DESCRIPTION:Sketching in Irvine Park\nwith Jeanne Kosfeld\nJuly 15\, 2023\, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nIn Person\nOn Location at Irvine Park in Saint Paul\n \nOrganized by Wet Paint\nTickets: $32.00 available from Wet Paint\nFor tickets and more details see https://info.wetpaintart.com/event/sketching-in-irvine-park-with-jeanne-kosfeld-2/\n \nA playful\, no-fear sketching workshop where you’ll rekindle the wonder for drawing that you felt as a child. \n\nJeanne Kosfeld\, the illustrator for the RCHS publication\,  Neighborhood Architecture: Irvine Park – a coloring book will share her love for sketching and show you how she approaches a complex scene on location.\nYou’ll leave with a new friend — your sketchbook\, ready to give you hours of enjoyment wherever you are. \n\nBecome comfortable with basic tools and techniques to enjoy sketching anything anywhere.\nLearn to see simple shapes in complex scenes\, remembering childlike visual discovery.\nCreate energy in your drawing with playful line movement.\nGain confidence by working through a sketch from beginning to end and have fun doing it!\n\nInstructor\nJeanne Kosfeld paints and sketches primarily with water-based media\, but her previous body of work includes newspaper design\, board game design\, creating public sculptures in ice\, organic matter\, and polymer. Growing up in a family of artists\, Jeanne started working as a newspaper illustrator. Along the way\, she taught at the University of Alaska-Anchorage where she also led the design department. For eighteen years\, Jeanne was the creative director at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul\, Minnesota. Her work appears in public & private collections. She has been honored with artist-in-residencies in Arles\, France; Mesa Verde National Park\, Colorado; Hot Springs National Park\, Arkansas; St. Croix Watershed Research Station as the Artist at Pine Needles\, Minnesota; the Western Wisconsin Land Trust at the Pine Creek Restoration Project\, Wisconsin; Whiskeytown National Recreation Area\, California; and Juneau\, Alaska at the Ernest Gruening Historic Site. Jeanne has participated in International Urban Sketchers Symposiums in Portugal and the Netherlands.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/partner-event-sketching-in-irvine-park-with-jeanne-kosfeld/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Art & Craft Workshop,Book Event,Publishing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wet Paint":MAILTO:https://wetpaintart.com/contact-us/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134319
CREATED:20230510T160733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T190445Z
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SUMMARY:Art in the Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Art in the Hollow\nSwede Hollow Park\, St PaulSaturday\, June 3\, 2023 \n10:00 am-5:00 pm\nPark at the Saint Paul Brewing lot688 Minnehaha Ave E\, Saint Paul MN \nJoin us at the beautiful Swede Hollow Park for Art in the Hollow\, “best hidden art festival in Minnesota”! \nThe RCHS booth will feature: \n\n 10:00 am-Noon – Grasshoppers in My Bed: Lillie Belle Gibbs – Minnesota Farm Girl – 1877\, author Terry Swanson.\nNoon-2:00 pm – Irvine Park\, St. Paul: Neighborhood Architecture—a coloring book with author Dick Kronick and illustrator Jeanne Kosfeld.\n\nThe festival will have over 100 artists\, plein air painting workshop\, and more\nFor more information\, see www.artinthehollow.org
URL:https://rchs.com/event/art-in-the-hollow/
LOCATION:Swede Hollow Park\, 665 Greenbrier St\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134319
CREATED:20230131T163829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T163829Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Carnival Rondo Night
DESCRIPTION:Join RCHS at the Winter Carnival for Rondo Night!\nThursday\, Feb. 2\, 2023 – 5:00-9:30 pm\nLandmark Center 75 West 5th Street\, Saint Paul 55102\n\n\nEnjoy lively Rondo performances. Support BIPOC artisans\, businesses and organizations.\nSavor flavorful bites from Taste of Rondo while learning more about the vibrant history of Rondo.\n\n\n\nGuest RCHS authors:\n5:00-6:00 – Leetta Douglas and Jeremiah Ellis\n6:00-7:00 – Marion Jones Kennon\n7:00-8:00 – Nieeta Presley and Frank White\n\n\n\nFor more information: https://www.wintercarnival.com/events/rondo-night/
URL:https://rchs.com/event/winter-carnival-rondo-night/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, 75 W Fifth Street \, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230129T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230129T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134319
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SUMMARY:Color with the Illustrator--Neighborhood Architecture: Irvine Park\, St. Paul with Jeanne Kosfeld
DESCRIPTION: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 century homes in one of Saint Paul’s oldest neighborhoods! \nREGISTER:\nClick here to sign up: \nSUPPLIES:\nFee includes Neighborhood Architecture: Irvine Park St. Paul coloring book. Bring your favorite art-making media such as colored pencils\, watercolor sets\, and markers sets\, or play with various options available in the classroom. \nJEANNE KOSFELD BIO:\nArtist Jeanne Kosfeld paints primarily with water-based media\, but her large body of work also includes print design\, board game design\, and public sculpture. She began her career as a newspaper illustrator and cartoonist. Along her creative path\, she led the design department at the University of Alaska\, where she was also an adjunct faculty member. In Minnesota\, for eighteen years\, she was the creative director at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. \nKosfeld has won several awards\, and her work resides in many public and private collections. She has been honored with artist-in-residences around globe. \nCurrently\, she is illustrating architectural/historical coloring books for Ramsey County Historical Society along with architectural historian Richard Kronick.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/color-with-the-illustrator-neighborhood-architecture-irvine-park-st-paul-with-jeanne-kosfeld-3/
LOCATION:Wet Paint\, 1684 Grand Avenue\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Art & Craft Workshop,Book Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wet Paint":MAILTO:https://wetpaintart.com/contact-us/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134319
CREATED:20220625T170013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220625T170013Z
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SUMMARY:Fridays at Gibbs Farm: In Search of Lillie Belle Gibbs
DESCRIPTION:Gibbs Farm hosts a special program inspired by the new book release\, Grasshoppers in My Bed.\n\nJoin 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 grew up. You’ll love getting to know Lillie! Sessions are scheduled every 15 minutes beginning at 12:15.  Join in for a session or two\, or as many as you like!\n\n​Artist’s activity: Join Peggy Stern\, illustrator of Grasshoppers in My Bed\, for a 3-step journal making adventure\, based on illustrations from the book: Step 1 “Search & Draw” – a “treasure hunt” of the site\, Step 2 “Fold  & Create” – make an 8-page booklet to illustrate\, Step 3 “Dip & Write” – use a dip pen like Lillie Belle used to do. This activity is on-going throughout the day and can done at own pace.  Steps can be done individually or in order. Please allow about an hour for all 3 steps.\n\nTo order or get more information Grasshoppers in My Bed\, see the book page and order form.\n\nThe site is open from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.  Allow time to enjoy the outdoor setting and visit the gift shop! Feel free to bring a picnic lunch.  \n\n\nNote: These are the only programs/tours scheduled for this day.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/fridays-at-gibbs-farm-grasshoppers-in-my-bed-program-4/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Book Event,Children's Events,Family Events,Gibbs Events,Hands-On/Craft Event,Publishing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134319
CREATED:20220625T165808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220625T165808Z
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SUMMARY:Fridays at Gibbs Farm: In Search of Lillie Belle Gibbs
DESCRIPTION:Gibbs Farm hosts a special program inspired by the new book release\, Grasshoppers in My Bed.\n\nJoin 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 grew up. You’ll love getting to know Lillie! Sessions are scheduled every 15 minutes beginning at 12:15.  Join in for a session or two\, or as many as you like!\n\n​Artist’s activity: Join Peggy Stern\, illustrator of Grasshoppers in My Bed\, for a 3-step journal making adventure\, based on illustrations from the book: Step 1 “Search & Draw” – a “treasure hunt” of the site\, Step 2 “Fold  & Create” – make an 8-page booklet to illustrate\, Step 3 “Dip & Write” – use a dip pen like Lillie Belle used to do. This activity is on-going throughout the day and can done at own pace.  Steps can be done individually or in order. Please allow about an hour for all 3 steps.\n\nTo order or get more information Grasshoppers in My Bed\, see the book page and order form.\n\nThe site is open from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.  Allow time to enjoy the outdoor setting and visit the gift shop! Feel free to bring a picnic lunch.  \n\n\nNote: These are the only programs/tours scheduled for this day.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/fridays-at-gibbs-farm-grasshoppers-in-my-bed-program-3/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Book Event,Children's Events,Family Events,Gibbs Events,Hands-On/Craft Event,Publishing,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220729T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134319
CREATED:20220625T165704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220625T165704Z
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SUMMARY:Fridays at Gibbs Farm: In Search of Lillie Belle Gibbs
DESCRIPTION:Gibbs Farm hosts a special program inspired by the new book release\, Grasshoppers in My Bed. \nJoin 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 know Lillie! \nPeggy Stern\, artist and illustrator of Grasshoppers in My Bed joins in on the search for Lillie through craft activities inspired by illustrations in the book. \nSnacks\, drawing for a free book\, and author/illustrator book signing are included. \n\nTo order or get more information Grasshoppers in My Bed\, see the book page and order form.\n\nThe site is open from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.  Allow time to enjoy the outdoor setting and visit the gift shop! Feel free to bring a picnic lunch.  \n\n\nNote: These are the only programs/tours scheduled for this day.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/fridays-at-gibbs-farm-grasshoppers-in-my-bed-program-2/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Book Event,Children's Events,Family Events,Gibbs Events,Hands-On/Craft Event,Publishing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134319
CREATED:20220628T205207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T205207Z
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Sinfonia Family Concert
DESCRIPTION:Recommended for all ages\n\n\nGibbs 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” with your family. This concert will include music from the movies\, Broadway\, waltzes\, tangos\, marches\, polka\, and much more!\n\n\nThe concert is from 7pm to 8pm\, but please feel free to arrive as early as 6pm and bring a picnic dinner to enjoy with your friends and family. Please bring your own seating such as lawn chairs or picnic blankets for this event. There will be limited picnic tables. Restrooms will be available.\n\nThe concert has no registration fee\, but we do request guests RSVP if they plan to attend.\nClick here to RSVP \nFollowing the concert\, stroll on over to the Bell Museum to experience Gaia\, a touring installation by UK artist Luke Jerram. At 23 feet in diameter and hanging in the museum’s Horizon Hall\, Gaia is a giant\, glowing sculpture of the Earth that features imagery from NASA’s Visible Earth Project. The Bell Museum will be open for special evening hours until 10pm on Thursday\, July 21. \nRain date:\nIn the event of inclement weather\, a rain date has been set for Monday\, July 25. Guests who RSVP will receive an email notification if the original date has to be canceled. Please note that the Bell Museum will not have evening hours on July 25\, but Gaia will be visible from outside the museum. \nSpecial Guest:\n \n\nMinnesota Sinfonia\n\n\n 
URL:https://rchs.com/event/minnesota-sinfonia-family-concert/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Community Events,Family Events,Gibbs Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134319
CREATED:20220625T165558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220625T165558Z
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SUMMARY:Fridays at Gibbs Farm: In Search of Lillie Belle Gibbs
DESCRIPTION:Gibbs Farm hosts a special program inspired by the new book release\, Grasshoppers in My Bed.\n\nJoin 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 grew up. You’ll love getting to know Lillie! Sessions are scheduled every 15 minutes beginning at 12:15.  Join in for a session or two\, or as many as you like!\n\nPeggy Stern\, artist and illustrator of Grasshoppers in My Bed\, will conduct an ongoing journal activity in three steps. As you take an adventure into Lillie’s world\, construct a simple paper journal booklet\, go on a hunt across the Gibbs Farm site in search of objects you will draw to fill the pages\, and try your hand at writing with pen and ink like Lillie did. A book signing is scheduled at 2:45\, but Terry and Peggy are happy to sign your copy anytime during the program. \n\nTo order or get more information Grasshoppers in My Bed\, see the book page and order form.\n\nThe site is open from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.  Allow time to enjoy the outdoor setting and visit the gift shop! Feel free to bring a picnic lunch.  \n\n\nNote: These are the only programs/tours scheduled for this day.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/fridays-at-gibbs-farm-grasshoppers-in-my-bed-program/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Book Event,Children's Events,Family Events,Gibbs Events,Hands-On/Craft Event,Publishing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134319
CREATED:20220607T160339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T160339Z
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SUMMARY:Fridays at Gibbs Farm: Grasshoppers in My Bed Tours
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Gibbs Farm with the author & illustrator \n\n\nGibbs 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). \nStoryteller’s tour:  Author Terry Swanson will share selections from the book\, moving from schoolhouse to farmhouse porch\, parlor\, and summer kitchen\, where the scenes take place. See period décor and artifacts at each location and learn about Terry’s research-based creative process.  Tours start at 12:15\, 1:15\, and 2:15.  Each lasts 45 minutes\, including Q&A. \n​Artist’s activity: Join Peggy Stern\, illustrator of Grasshoppers in My Bed\, for a 3-step journal making adventure\, based on illustrations from the book: Step 1 “Search & Draw” – a “treasure hunt” of the site\, Step 2 “Fold  & Create” – make an 8-page booklet to illustrate\, Step 3 “Dip & Write” – use a dip pen like Lillie Belle used to do. This activity is on-going throughout the day and can done at own pace.  Steps can be done individually or in order. Please allow about an hour for all 3 steps. \nThe site is open from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.  Allow time to enjoy the outdoor setting and visit the gift shop! Feel free to bring a picnic lunch.  \nNote: These are the only tours scheduled for this day.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/fridays-at-gibbs-farm-grasshoppers-in-my-bed-tours/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Children's Events,Gibbs Events,Hands-On/Craft Event,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134319
CREATED:20220502T200807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T200807Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Gibbs Farm Opening Day & Book Launch!
DESCRIPTION: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! \nGrasshoppers 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 Barn at 10:30 am\, 12:30\, and 2:30 pm. Also that day\, guests at Gibbs may take farmhouse and Dakota lifeways tours\, see farm animals\, and participate in a chore obstacle course and other farm demonstrations. \nAdmission is $8 adults\, $7 seniors\, $5 children over four. RCHS members are free. Pre-registration is recommended (but not required). Click here to register. \nThe new book Grasshoppers in My Bed: Lillie Belle Gibbs\, Minnesota Farm Girl\, 1877 by author Terry Swanson and illustrator Peggy Swanson is a work of historical fiction created to capture a year in the life of Jane and Heman Gibbs’ youngest daughter Lillie Belle Gibbs. The idea for the book sprouted during the first Gibbs Girl Day Camp years ago when a curious participant wondered aloud: “What was it really like to live on this farm back then?” \nBooks will be for sale at the author talk and in the Gibbs Farm giftshop for a reduced price of $16 for this event only. Regular cost is $20 and $18 for RCHS members.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/2022-gibbs-farm-opening-day/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Book Event,Children's Events,Gibbs Events,Publishing,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211030T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134319
CREATED:20211001T185816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T185816Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Gibbs Farm Trick-or-Treat Trail 2021
DESCRIPTION:Gibbs Farm Trick-or-Treat Trail \nSaturday\, October 30\, 2021 \n10:00-2:00 (last entry is at 2pm) \nGrab 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 animals and trick-or-treat at the doors of the historic farmhouse. \nThe start of the trail is timed\, approximately 40 minutes long\, and ends at the exit of the site.  Prior registration is required.  Masks will be required for all visitors three and older. \n $8 for trick-or-treaters 3 and older\, $5 for non-trick-or-treaters (adults)\, free for children 2 and under. Members receive free admission.  \nPlease arrive within your 15 minute arrival time frame. Please expect to wait up to 5 minutes before entering the trail.  \nCancellation Policy: \n-Registration cancellations must be made one week in advance in order to be eligible for a refund.\n-If Gibbs Farm cancels the event due to Covid-19 related business closures\, all registrants will be contacted and receive refunds.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/gibbs-farm-trick-or-treat-trail-2021/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Children's Events,Family Events,Gibbs Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134319
CREATED:20211004T154015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T154015Z
UID:10008834-1634986800-1634997600@rchs.com
SUMMARY:Gibbs Farm Oct 23 Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nLet us know you are coming by registering using the sign up link: https://signup.com/go/QFLGpsW\nOR email Clare@RCHS.com.\n\nProjects are great for volunteers 12+ or family groups! Perfect for students needing to complete service hours.\nInstructions\, materials and snacks provided. Please wear close-toed shoes and clothes you can work in! Bring work gloves and a lunch if you wish!\n\nThere is plenty of space to spread out\, masks and social distancing required.\n\nQuestions? Email Clare@rchs.com or call the Gibbs Farm Office 651-646-8629.\n\nhttps://signup.com/go/QFLGpsW
URL:https://rchs.com/event/gibbs-farm-oct-23-volunteer-day/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Community Events,Gibbs Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134319
CREATED:20210728T210645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T210645Z
UID:10008826-1632564000-1632585600@rchs.com
SUMMARY:Gibbs Farm Apple Festival 2021
DESCRIPTION:Gibbs Farm Apple Festival is back this year\, in-person and outdoors.\nGet 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. \nIn the orchard: Expert orchardists and amateur apple enthusiasts will be able to enjoy samples\, test their pomology knowledge\, and hear from the talented group of Gibbs Farm Apple Volunteers. This is a once a year opportunity to experience and learn about the truly special living collection of heritage apple varieties. \nIn the prairie:  Help us out by participating in a family friendly seed saving activity with the MN SEED Project or grab a self-guided Tiŋta (prairie) exploration scavenger hunt. \nIn the Courtyard: Eat some apple treats and make some apple art! Listen to music from Light of the Moon and get moving with some barn dancing for all levels. Bring your own picnic lunch! \nFront Lawn: Test your skill with a variety of apple games and challenges. \nFarmhouse Porch : We are bringing the Summer Kitchen Outdoors! Hear the story of Jane and Heman Gibbs and explore kitchen items that were in use almost 200 years ago! \nCost for this event is regular admission price: Free for Members\, $8 Adults\, $7 Seniors\, $5 Children 4+. Renew your RCHS membership before the event! \n*COVID note: this will be a mainly outdoor event and will be set up to allow for good social distancing. Masks are required for those over 2 years of age.
URL:https://rchs.com/event/gibbs-farm-apple-festival-2021/
LOCATION:Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Family Events,Gibbs Events
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