History Revealed: Recent Archaeology

History Revealed: Recent Archaeology Findings In Ramsey County: Public Digs with the Metro County Historical Society Collaborative Dr. Jeremy Nienow Online Event - Zoom Thursday, July 23, 7:00-8:00 PM In partnership with the Roseville Library Archaeologist Jeremy Nienow will discuss some of the findings from recent archaeological digs at sites throughout Ramsey County. A project […]

History Revealed: Black Women’s Struggle for the Right to Vote

Black Women's Struggle for the Right to Vote A Conversation with Dr. Martha S. Jones Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 7:00 PM In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library Online event - Facebook & Youtube: https://www.facebook.com/events/1586684121516628/ To pre-order the book (out in September) from our partner, Subtext Books, see https://subtextbooks.com/books/pre-order-vanguard-by-martha-jones Amidst all the turmoil of […]

History Revealed: Closing Time 2020

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Bill Lindeke & Andy Sturdevant, Closing Time: Saloons, Taverns, Dives, and Watering Holes of the Twin Cities History Revealed Series September 17, 2020 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocOipqDoiGdGdnOHk121NVwVcEePd5L-p After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the […]

History Revealed: The Sterling Club

101 Years of The Sterling Club: A Window into the Black Experience in Minnesota Jeremiah Ellis With special guest Former Sterling Club President Levi Brady Thursday, September 24, 2020, 7:00 pm In partnership with the Roseville Library Live Zoom Presentation - presentation will be recorded Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lc-yurT8uGNOTDIQM34UZ1cADwOpzglyy After registering, participants […]

History Revealed: Suffrage at 100

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Suffrage at 100: Women in American Politics since 1920 Stacie Taranto and Leandra Zarnow History Revealed Series October 1, 2020 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpfu-orT0vGt00wZt19hHO5Nd1u3cLld8K After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The presentation […]

History Revealed: Women’s Suffrage in Minnesota

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Women's Suffrage in Minnesota Michelle Witte History Revealed Series October 22, 2020 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register here on Zoom After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The presentation will be recorded. In partnership […]

History Revealed: Democracy in MN During WWI

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Democracy on Hold: Minnesota during the Great War Greg Gaut History Revealed Series November 11, 2020 Wednesday, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register here on Zoom After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing […]

History Revealed: Sinclair Lewis

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Sinclair Lewis: His Life, Work and Relevance Patrick Coleman History Revealed Series November 19, 2020 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The presentation will be recorded. In […]

History Revealed: Turnout

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Turnout: Making Minnesota the State That Votes Joan Growe and Lori Sturdevant History Revealed Series December 3, 2020 Thursday, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register here on Zoom After registering, you will receive a confirmation […]

History Revealed: Somewhere in the Unknown World

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Somewhere in the Unknown World: A Collective Refugee Memoir Kao Kalia Yang History Revealed Series January 7, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Youtube video recording: https://youtu.be/FzHJsrG6stY After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The presentation will be recorded. In partnership with the East Side […]

History Revealed: Winter Carnival

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 […]

History Revealed: The Art & History of the Persistence Exhibition

The Art and History of the Persistence Exhibition Panel Discussion With historian and exhibition consultant Dr. Bobbie Scott, and artists Hannah Boehme, Daniel Brevick, Stephanie Kiihn, Klaire Lockheart, Anika Schneider, Lesley Walton, Sadie Ward, Hilary Woods and Mary Younkin. History Revealed Series February 18, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance […]

History Revealed: Hope in the Struggle

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Hope in the Struggle Dr. Josie Johnson History Revealed Series February 23, 2021 Tuesday, 7:00 pm with Tish Jones and Peter Rachleff and in partnership with the East Side Freedom Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register Here For registration or other questions, please email […]

History Revealed: Grace Holmes Carlson

History Revealed: The Fierce Life of Grace Holmes Carlson A Conversation with Author Donna Haverty-Stacke and Greg Poferl, Linda Leighton, and Mary Wingerd History Revealed Series March 4, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register Here For registration or […]

History Revealed: The Fight for the Right to Vote

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Redefining Citizenship: The Fight for the Right to Vote in Minnesota and the Midwest Sara Egge History Revealed Series March 18, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the […]

History Revealed: Booth Girls

Booth Girls: Pregnancy, Adoption, and the Secrets We Kept Kim Heikkila, PhD History Revealed Series April 8, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: 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 […]

History Revealed: Clara Anderson

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Clara Anderson: A Woman's Fight to Save Her Job in the Face of Discrimination John Guthmann History Revealed Series April 15, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the […]

History Revealed: Charles Malchow

Charles W. Malchow and the Story Behind "The Sexual Life" Dr. Ryan Hurt with Paul Nelson History Revealed Series April 22, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Registration Link Registration is limited. You will receive a confirmation email after registering. The presentation will be recorded. For registration […]

History Revealed: From Hurt to Healing

The East Side Freedom Library and the Ramsey County Historical Society Present From Hurt to Healing: An Intergenerational Activity Book Jan Mandell and Mariana Morgan-Sawyer History Revealed Series April 23, 2021 Friday, 6:30 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing […]

History Revealed: St. Paul Hiking Club

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents The St. Paul Hiking Club Robert Tholkes, with Janice Quick, Donna Naumann Jensen and Pat Hustings History Revealed Series April 29, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the […]

History Revealed: Alvin Karpis and the Barker Gang

Alvin Karpis and the Barker Gang in Minnesota Deborah Frethem & Cynthia Schreiner Smith History Revealed Series May 6, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm In partnership with the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Registration Link Registration is limited. You will receive a confirmation email after […]

History Revealed: Historic Ballparks

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Historic Ballparks of the Twin Cities Stew Thornley History Revealed Series May 20, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The presentation will be recorded. For registration […]

History Revealed: Research & Restoration

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Research + Restoration: Using History to Inspire Your Home's Rehabilitation Elyse Jensen, Mollie Spillman and Rich Arpi History Revealed Series June 8, 2021 Tuesday, 7:00 pm In partnership with Rethos: Places Reimagined Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register Here After registering, you will receive a […]

History Revealed: Scandinavian Woman Suffrage Association

The Scandinavian Woman Suffrage Association of Minnesota Anna Peterson History Revealed Series June 10, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The presentation will be recorded. For registration or other questions, please […]

History Revealed: Irvine Park

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 […]

History Revealed: Tulsa Race Massacre

The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Karlos K. Hill History Revealed Series Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 7:00 pm New registration link: Rescheduled Registration Link For questions, please email events@rchs.com In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library Join us for this very special History Revealed program with Karlos K. Hill, author of the new book, The […]

History Revealed: Reviving An 1850s Saloon

Reviving an 1850s Lager Beer Saloon–Do's and Don'ts Tom Schroeder History Revealed Series June 24, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Registration Link Registration is limited. You will receive a confirmation email after registering. For registration or other questions, please email events@rchs.com Some say business and historic […]

History Revealed: Welcoming the Dear Neighbor

Welcoming the Dear Neighbor?: Housing Inequality and Race in Ramsey County Dr. Rachel Neiwert and Dr. Kristine West History Revealed Series July 8, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The presentation […]

History Revealed: Labor Movement in 1934 & Today

What the 1934 Minneapolis Teamsters’ Strikes Can Suggest About Meeting the Challenges Faced by Today’s Labor Movement Tuesday, July 20, 2021 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Initial Speakers: Peter Rachleff, Professor and founder of the East Side Freedom Library Kieran Knutson, President of CWA 7250 David Van Deusen, President Vermont AFL-CIO Live presentation on Zoom […]

History Revealed: Turning Points

Turning Points with Greg Poferl History Revealed Series August 12, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Registration Link Registration is limited. You will receive a confirmation email after registering. For registration or other questions, please email events@rchs.com Or you may watch the program live on Facebook, on […]

History Revealed: A Private Wilderness

A Private Wilderness: The Journals of Sigurd F. Olson with David Backes History Revealed Series August 19, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Registration Link Registration is limited. You will receive a confirmation email after registering. For registration or other questions, please email events@rchs.com David Backes will […]

History Revealed: Archaeology at Fort Snelling

Ramsey County Historical Society presents Conducting Archaeological Construction Monitoring at Upper Post Fort Snelling Jeremy Nienow, PhD History Revealed Series September 28, 2021 Tuesday, 7:00 pm In partnership with the Friends of Fort Snelling Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register Here After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing […]

History Revealed: St Paul

St. Paul: An Urban Biography Bill Lindeke History Revealed Series October 21, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Note new date! 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 […]

History Revealed: Hazel Belvo

Ramsey County Historical Society presents The Spirit Tree: Hazel Belvo and the Art of Nature Julie L'Enfant November 18, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm History Revealed Series In partnership with the Roseville Library & the East Side Freedom Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Register Here After registering, you will receive […]

History Revealed: Jean Follett

A Little-Known Story: Jean Follett, Women Artists, and the St. Paul School of Art with Melissa Rachleff Burtt History Revealed Series Tuesday, December 14, 2021 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqdeyhrDsiGtXe9f_bxxmOQk0vJTnhZ0xQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information […]

History Revealed: Making Minnesota – Saint Paul

Making Minnesota: The Story of Saint Paul Bill Lindeke History Revealed Series Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library and the Roseville Library 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 […]

History Revealed: Harriet Scott

Settler Colonialism Seen Through the Life of Harriet Scott with Jane Henderson History Revealed Series Thursday, February 10, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library and the Roseville Library. Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email […]

History Revealed: Scottie Primus Davis

Scottie Primus Davis: A Story Forgotten to Time with Mary K. Boyd, Chester C. Owens Jr., Granvile T. O’Neal and Steve Trimble Other panelists may be announced. Moderated by Meredith Cummings, RCHS Editor History Revealed Series Thursday, February 17, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library and the Roseville Library. Live […]

History Revealed: Romanian Contributions

Romanian Contributions to the Minnesota Landscape with Vicki Albu, Gina Popa & Dana Voller History Revealed Series Thursday, March 10, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information […]

History Revealed: Tikkun Olam

Tikkun Olam: Jewish Women Serving Their St. Paul Community with Kate Dietrick, Gabrielle Horner, and Janet Kampf History Revealed Series Thursday, March 17, 2022 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library and the Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Zoom Registration Link Registration is limited. You […]

History Revealed: Whiteness in Plain View

Whiteness in Plain View: A History of Racial Exclusion in Minnesota with author Chad Montrie History Revealed Series Wednesday, April 6, 2022 7:00 pm Sponsored by the East Side Freedom Library and Minnesota Historical Society Press, in partnership with the Ramsey County Historical Society invite you to the book launch of Whiteness in Plain View: […]

History Revealed: Invisible Warriors

Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II with Gregory S. Cooke and Jeremiah Ellis History Revealed Series Thursday, April 14, 2022 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library and the Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Zoom Registration Link Registration is limited. You will […]

History Revealed: Working to Assimilate

Working to Assimilate: Irish Immigrants and Employment with Jane Kennedy History Revealed Series Thursday, April 21, 2022 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library and the Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Zoom Registration Link Registration is limited. You will receive a confirmation email after registering. […]

History Revealed: Poor Farm

History Revealed: Geographies of the Ramsey County Poor Farm, from Minnesota Territory to the New Deal with Jack Acomb, Eva Stromgren, Marisa Williamson, and Henry Yackel, Macalester College Geography Department, Prof. Jesse McClelland History Revealed Series Tuesday, May 3, 2022 7:00-8:30 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library and the Roseville Library Live […]

History Revealed: A Natural Curiosity

A Natural Curiosity: The Story of the Bell Museum Don Luce Thursday, July 21, 2022 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information […]

History Revealed: Sunrise Over Wat Thamkrabok

Sunrise Over Wat Thamkrabok with Dr. Brian V. Xiong & Marlin L. Heise History Revealed Series Thursday, May 12, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email […]

History Revealed: Swedish Foodways & Immigration

Swedish Foodways & Immigration with Patrice Johnson History Revealed Series Thursday, May 19, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. […]

History Revealed: Dejsiab

Dejsiab: From My Liver to Yours with Mai Neng Vang History Revealed Series Thursday, June 9, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about […]

History Revealed: Daybreak Woman

Daybreak Woman Jane Lamm Carroll History Revealed Series Thursday, July 14, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For questions, […]

History Revealed: The Bell Museum

A Natural Curiosity: The Story of the Bell Museum. Don Luce History Revealed Series Thursday, July 21, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information […]

History Revealed: Grasshoppers in My Bed

Grasshoppers in My Bed: Lillie Belle Gibbs, Minnesota Farm Girl, 1877 Terry Swanson and Peggy Stern History Revealed Series Thursday, August 4, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive […]

History Revealed: Indigenous History

Land Acknowledgments, Land Back, and the 10,000 Lakes: Indigenous History in Minnesota Dr. Jacob Jurss History Revealed Series Thursday, August 11, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive a […]

History Revealed: Black, Brown & Red Power

Black, Brown and Red Power in the Twin Cities: Parallels, Intersections and Self-Determination in a Liberal Haven Dr. Jimmy Patino History Revealed Series Thursday, August 18, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After […]

History Revealed: Shared Community: Chicano Studies

A Shared Community: Chicano Studies at the University of Minnesota with Dionicio Valdes, PhD History Revealed Series Thursday, September 8, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation […]

History Revealed: Indigenous Peoples Day

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Traditions & Celebrations Dr. Kate Phillips History Revealed Series Thursday, September 15, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining […]

History Revealed: Vikings in the Attic

Vikings in the Attic: In Search of Nordic America with Eric Dregni History Revealed Series Thursday, October 20, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing […]

History Revealed: An Interrupted Childhood, Part One

An Interrupted Childhood: Oral Histories of Polish WWII Survivors in Minnesota, Part One History Revealed Series Thursday, March 2, 2023, 7:00 pm In partnership with the Minnesota Polish Medical Society. In conjunction with a photographic exhibition in Landmark Center, March 5-April 30, 2023 Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on […]

History Revealed: Strike!

Strike!: Twenty Days in 1970 When Minneapolis Teachers Broke the Law Dr. William D. Green History Revealed Series Thursday, March 23, 2023, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive a […]

History Revealed: An Interrupted Childhood, Part Two

An Interrupted Childhood: Oral Histories of Polish WWII Survivors in Minnesota, Part Two History Revealed Series Thursday, April 6, 2023, 7:00 pm In partnership with the Minnesota Polish Medical Society, the East Side Freedom Library and the Roseville Library. In conjunction with a photographic exhibition in Landmark Center, March 5-April 30, 2023 Live presentation on […]

History Revealed: Nature’s Crossroads

Nature’s Crossroads: The Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota: A Wide-Ranging Environmental and Historical Study of the Evolution of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul Area With George Vrtis and Christopher W. Wells History Revealed Series Thursday, June 22, 2023 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library and the Roseville Library. Live presentation on Zoom Register […]

History Revealed: Italians on St. Paul’s East Side

Italians on Saint Paul's East Side John Andreozzi History Revealed Series Thursday, July 20, 2023 In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For […]

History Revealed: Prairie Imperialists

Prairie Imperialists: The Indian Country Origins of American Empire Katherine Bjork History Revealed Series Thursday, October 19, 2023, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information […]

History Revealed: The Rocks Will Echo Our Sorrow

The Rocks Will Echo Our Sorrow: The Forced Displacement of the Northern Sámi with Elin Anna Labba Thursday, May 23, 2024, 1:00 pm Please note 1:00 pm time: Elin Anna Labba will be joining us from Sweden. In partnership with Norway House and the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library. Register Here After registering, […]