Help RCHS Save Lives: The HIV/AIDS Oral History Project RCHS is collecting oral histories to save lives. We are documenting the appalling gap between identifying HIV/AIDS as a health crisis and the full-scale response required to develop effective treatments, a delay that allowed the deaths of thousands. A total of 35 oral histories are being […]
Cheer on the Gibbs staff as they march in the Rosefest parade! Community Parade Roseville Rosefest Parade Monday, June 27. Parade starts at 6:15 pm. Roseville High School to Roseville City Hall Route goes from the High School down County Road B2, up Lexington Ave., along County Road C to Civic Center Drive. Rosefest website […]
Join us at the Ramsey County Fair! Gibbs Farm at the Ramsey County Fair While you are visiting the Ramsey County Fair, be sure to stop by the Gibbs Farm booth. We will be bringing several hands-on family activities, including pioneer yarn dolls and Dakota beading.
Join us at the River Balcony Prototyping Festival and experience Saint Paul's history! RCHS' Portals to the Past Named as Part of the River Balcony Prototyping Festival Ramsey County Historical Society’s Portals to the Past was just named one of the winning selections for the River Balcony Prototyping Festival on September 10! Festival-goers will travel […]
Join us as we celebrate Minnesota's wild rice harvest and Native American culture! Gibbs Farm at the Roseville Wild Rice Festival History, stories, music, dancing, demonstrations, crafts, food... and much more at Roseville's annual Wild Rice Festival. Held at the beautiful Harriet Alexander Nature Center, the festival honors the traditions that surround the wild rice […]
Join us in commemorating the Rondo Neighborhood. Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Rondo Commemorative Plaza On Friday, October 14, at 1:30 pm join us for the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Rondo Commemorative Plaza. The soon-to-be constructed Rondo Commemorative Plaza (RCP) creates both a physical landmark and virtual experience where visitors learn the story of the Rondo […]
As the long days of winter settle in, join the fun during the Saint Paul Winter Carnival and embrace the season! Saint Paul Winter Carnival Winter Carnival events take place all over Saint Paul, with several events in Landmark Center. For more information on any Winter Carnival events visit www.wintercarnival.com. Friday, January 27, take in […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Brian McMahon, The Ford Century in Minnesota History Revealed Series February 23, 2017 Thursday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library – Roseville Free and open to all Join the Ramsey County Historical Society for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide range […]
Dr. Jeremy Nienow, Archaeology at Lake Vadnais History Revealed Series March 13, 2017 Monday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library – Shoreview Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Learn more about the early inhabitants of our area as archaeologist Jeremy Nienow presents findings from last summer’s 2016 volunteer archaeological survey around Lake Vadnais, sponsored […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Paul D. Nelson, The Golden Couple: Billy and Nellie Francis History Revealed Series March 16, 2017 Thursday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library – Roseville Free and open to all. William T. (Billy) and Nellie Francis were “The Golden Couple” in Ramsey County in the 1920’s. They were good-looking, intelligent, successful, […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Stephen Osman: Fort Snelling and the Civil War History Revealed Series April 20, 2017 Thursday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library - Roseville Free and open to all. Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide range of topics drawn […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Jeremy Nienow: Archaeological Leads and Mysteries of Ramsey County History Revealed Series May 16, 2017 Tuesday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library - Roseville Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Steve Trimble, Ethel Stewart & Gibbs Farm: A Unique Adventure History Revealed Series June 15, 2017 Thursday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library - Roseville Free and open to all. Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide range of […]
Join us at the Roseville RoseFest Parade on Monday, June 26! The Parade starts at 6:15 pm, starting at Roseville High School and running to just past City Hall to Civic Center Drive. For more information on the Parade, see http://rosefestparade.org/
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents David Page, Aha! Moments in Writing F. Scott Fitzgerald in Minnesota History Revealed Series July 27, 2017 Thursday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library - Roseville Free and open to all. Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide range […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Eileen McCormack, James J. Hill & Family: Early Saint Paul, Early Railroads, Lasting Legacy History Revealed Series August 24, 2017 Thursday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library - Roseville Free and open to all. Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a […]
Bench Building Project for Gibbs Farm Help us get ready for our fall field trip season! We need at least 10 more benches before hundreds of students come each week to learn about pioneer and Dakota life in the 1800s. The project will be led by a staff member and includes building, priming and if […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Krista Finstad Hanson, Minnesota’s Historic House Museums History Revealed Series September 28, 2017 Thursday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library - Roseville Free and open to all. Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide range of topics drawn from the […]
Four Corners Community Feast Hello, We are sorry to announce that this year’s Four Corners Feast which was due to be held on Friday, September 29th at Gibbs Farm is now cancelled. After reviewing the number of pre-registered guests, we've determined that we cannot successfully hold the event as planned. If you've pre-registered, a refund […]
Gibbs Farm Fall Volunteer Day November 11, 2017 11:00am-4:00pm Help us close the site for the winter! It was a fantastic season, and now it’s time to prepare for the cold weather. We need volunteers for outdoor projects, which include taking down signs, covering garden beds, working in the compost pile and more! This event […]
Ramsey County Historical Society is proud to partner with TPT-Twin Cities PBS to produce a ground-breaking new documentary, North Star: Civil War Stories, which uncovers hidden details of African-American men from Minnesota involved in the Civil War. Using emerging research and scholarship, North Star: Civil War Stories looks at the lives and contributions of these […]
Join us on September 22 for a day of family-friendly apple fun at Gibbs Farm. Our Heritage Orchard will be open to the public and staffed by our volunteers, taste samples of our apples, and try your hand at the cider press. We’ll have games, crafts and special treats as well as tours of the […]
****Date Change!******** A harvest evening for adults! Celebrate the start of the fall harvest with an evening of eating, drinking, and learning at Gibbs Farm, a magical prairie oasis tucked between St. Paul and Minneapolis. Along with staff and volunteers from Gibbs Farm and The Good Acre, your hosts will be cooking instructors Joan and […]
Help us prepare our site for the winter! Volunteers are needed for active outdoor projects including turning compost, covering garden beds and removing invasive species. These projects are ideal for individuals, families or groups and should be appropriate for students 12+. Participants should dress for the weather and wear sturdy close toed shoes. Bring a […]
Help us prepare Gibbs Farm for the summer! Volunteers are needed for active outdoor projects! These include turning compost, preparing garden beds, removing invasive species, painting and light landscaping. These projects are ideal for individuals, families or groups and should be appropriate for students 12+. Participants should dress for the weather and wear sturdy close toed shoes. […]
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!
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.
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 […]
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 […]
with Chefs Joan and David Donatelle of Savory Pursuits Fall is just around the corner and that means crisp evenings, beautiful colors, and crunchy sweet apples! Our last event of the year in our outdoor dinner series with the Good Acre is all about celebrating the fall apple harvest in conjunction with Apple Fest at […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Please join us for our May 14 Volunteer Day from 10:00-1:00. Gibbs Farm staff will lead volunteers in active outdoor projects to for summer 2022. Projects will include: planting, light landscaping and site clean-up. Register using this link OR email Clare@RCHS.com Projects are great for volunteers 12+ or family groups! Perfect for students needing to […]
Come help out with some Friday Farm Chores! Work with Gibbs farm staff and volunteers to check some tasks off the list. Register using this link OR email Clare@RCHS.com Projects are active and outdoors, great for volunteers 12+ or family groups! Perfect for students needing to complete service hours. Instructions and materials are all provided. […]
Come help out with some Friday Farm Chores! Work with Gibbs farm staff and volunteers to check some tasks off the list. Register using this link OR email Clare@RCHS.com Projects are active and outdoors, great for volunteers 12+ or family groups! Perfect for students needing to complete service hours. Instructions and materials are all provided. […]
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” […]
Come help out with some Friday Farm Chores! Work with Gibbs farm staff and volunteers to check some tasks off the list. Register using this link OR email Clare@RCHS.com Projects are active and outdoors, great for volunteers 12+ or family groups! Perfect for students needing to complete service hours. Instructions and materials are all provided. […]
This Program is in Partnership with MNSEED Project and Minnesota State Horticultural Society Register here: https://mshs.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/mshs/eventRegistration.jsp?1=1&event=484&sdcdsc=sdcdsc&event=484 Cost $10 (includes admission to Gibbs Farm!) Summary Join the MNSEED Project for a native seed collection workshop. Description MN SEED's Native Plant Community Science Project - Demonstration & Processing Event Saturday, August 27, 9 - 11 am Location: […]
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 […]
Juneteenth in Rondo Monday, June 19, 2023 Noon-5:00 pm Rondo Commemorative Plaza 820 Concordia Ave, St. Paul, MN Organized by the Rondo Center of Diverse Expressions (RCODE). The 3rd Annual Juneteenth Observance activities include entertainment, food trucks, and information for job applicants or those seeking additional information on skilled training opportunities starts at 12:00 PM […]
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 […]
