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  • Open-Fire Cooking: MN Food Past and Present

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    SOLD OUT. Gibbs Farm, in partnership with The Good Acre, presents open fire cooking! Join Yia Vang, co-founder of the Union Kitchen MN, for an evening of open fire cooking […]

    $40.00

  • Gibbs Farm Evening Tour

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    History loving adults are invited to our very first evening tour. Visitors can enjoy a complimentary beverage and light refreshments on the porch before going on a tour of the […]

  • Open Fire Cooking with the Good Acre

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    Back by popular demand! Gibbs Farm, in partnership with The Good Acre, presents open fire cooking! Join Chef Yia Vang, co-founder of the Union Kitchen MN, for an evening of […]

  • Family Friendly Saturdays: One-Room Schoolhouse Program

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    Learn all about attending class in our real 1880s Schoolhouse! Children will get to learn 19th century lessons, write on slate boards with chalk, sing along with songs played on our organ, and even participate in a spelling bee! All activities will be led by our costumed School Marm, Miss Lake. Schoolhouse sessions take place at […]

  • 2018 Member Celebration

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    Special Event: Member Celebration & Thank-You at Gibbs Farm! Saturday, August 18, 10:00 am-4:00 pm Free Admission! Everyone is invited - bring your friends and family Join us for a very special day with RCHS & Gibbs Farm as we celebrate and thank all of our members, supporters and friends, and introduce new guests to […]

  • Adults Only Evening Farmhouse Tour

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    For adults 21+ only! Thursday August 30th 6pm-8pm History loving adults are invited to the second evening tour of the season. Visitors will enjoy a glass of wine and light […]

  • Family Friendly Saturdays: All About Bees!

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    Learn all about the importance of pollinators and dip your very own beeswax candle to take home! Candle dipping sessions at 11am, 12pm, and 1pm. The Bell Museum will be joining us with their honey bee hive! Participation in candle dipping activity is included in regular Gibbs Farm admission: Adults- $8, Seniors- $7, Children 4-16- […]

  • Brews in the Barn

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    Brews in the Barn: Pioneer Beer and Brewing in St. Paul History Revealed Series September 8, 2018 6:00-9:00 PM Tom Schroeder, proprietor of Waldmann's Brewery & Wurstery, will be offering […]

    $10.00 – $15.00

  • Annual Dinner & Celebration 2018

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    Bell Museum 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Annual RCHS Members' Dinner & Celebration 2018 Bell Museum 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul, MN 55113 Thursday, October 4, 2018 6:00-9:30 pm Schedule TBA Come enjoy dinner and a […]

    $100.00

  • Harvest Supper at Gibbs Farm

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    ****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 […]

  • History Revealed: Metropolitan Dreams

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    Ramsey County Library - Roseville 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN, United States

    Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Larry Millett: Metropolitan Dreams History Revealed Series April 25, 2019 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library Free and open to all. No reservations needed. […]

  • One-Room Schoolhouse Program

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    Learn all about attending class in our real 1880s Schoolhouse! Children will get to learn 19th century lessons, write on slate boards with chalk, sing along with songs played on our […]

  • History Revealed: Wild & Rare

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Adam Regn Arvidson, Wild & Rare: Tracking Endangered Species in the Upper Midwest History Revealed Series June 11, 2019 6:00 pm: Prairie Tour 7:00 pm: […]

  • Prairie Plant Tour

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    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.  

  • History Revealed: Tracing Teddy Roosevelt

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    Special Event James Blase, Tracing TR's 1903 Train Trip Tour: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt's Death in 1919 History Revealed Series July 14 Sunday, 2:30-4:00 pm Landmark Center […]

  • Victorian Tea Party

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    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 […]

  • Prairie Festival

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    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 […]

  • Butter Making

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    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+, […]

  • Annual Celebration 2019

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    Please join your Ramsey County Historical Society for our Annual Members Celebration & Dinner Como Conservatory Thursday, October 17, 2019, 6:00-9:30 pm 1225 Estabrook Dr, St Paul, MN 55103 in […]

    $100.00

  • Pumpkin Carving

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    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 Festival 2019

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

      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 […]

  • History Revealed: Fife & Drum

    Waldmann Brewery & Wurstery 445 Smith Ave, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Ramsey County Historical Society Presents History Revealed: A Toast to History at Waldmann Brewery & Wurstery John Guthmann & Jim Moffet, Fife & Drum: Military Music of the Civil War […]

  • Courthouse Art Project Update & Input Meeting

    East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier St, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Join RCHS, artists, and community members for an update and input meeting at the East Side Freedom Library to discuss the art project for the Ramsey County Courthouse/Saint Paul City […]

  • Persistence Exhibition & Annual Celebration

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    Persistence: Continuing the Struggle for Suffrage and Equality, 1848-2020 Exhibition Rollout & Fall Annual Celebration Thursday, October 8, 2020, 6:00-8:00 pm Online Event on Zoom Registration required: https://rchsmn_persistence.eventbrite.com Free. Upper […]

  • Gibbs Farm Trick-or-Treat Trail [SOLD OUT]

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    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

    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 […]

  • History Revealed: Workers on Arrival

    Workers on Arrival: Black Labor in the Making of America Dr. Joe Trotter With Dr. William Jones History Revealed Series February 10, 2021 Wednesday, 6:00-7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom […]

  • History Revealed: The Sinking Middle Class

    The Sinking Middle Class A conversation with historian David Roediger History Revealed Series February 11, 2021 Thursday, 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom and streamed on Facebook Register in advance […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • Irvine Park Coloring Book Walking Tours

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    Irvine Park Walking Tour and Book Release Event for Neighborhood Architecture – Irvine Park, Saint Paul: a coloring book Saturday, May 15, 2021 Two sessions: 11:15 am and 12:30 Jeanne […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 [email protected] In partnership […]

  • June Prairie Walk

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    Come and see what's blooming on the prairie! Join Master Naturalists Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins as they lead a 45 minute tour focusing on Gibbs Farm's restored prairie. See […]

  • History Revealed: Perennial Kitchen at Gibbs Farm

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    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    The Perennial Kitchen with Beth Dooley History Revealed & Gibbs Farm Evening Series Thursday, July 22, 2021 5:30-8:30 pm Purchase Tickets Here In her new cookbook, The Perennial Kitchen, Beth […]

  • Minnesota Sinfonia Concert at Gibbs Farm

    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    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 […]

  • History Revealed: Lost St. Paul Mansions

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    Lost St. Paul Mansions with Larry Millett History Revealed Series Thursday, November 11, 2021 7:00 pm Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting: Zoom Registration Link Registration […]

  • Holiday Bazaar

    Holiday Bazaar
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    Landmark Center "Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar" Thursday, December 2, 2021 10 am – 7 pmFriday, December 3, 2021 10 am – 7 pmSaturday, December 4, 2021 10 am – 5 pm […]

  • Holiday Bazaar

    Holiday Bazaar
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    Landmark Center "Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar" Thursday, December 2, 2021 10 am – 7 pmFriday, December 3, 2021 10 am – 7 pmSaturday, December 4, 2021 10 am – 5 pm […]

  • Holiday Bazaar

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    Landmark Center "Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar" Thursday, December 2, 2021 10 am – 7 pmFriday, December 3, 2021 10 am – 7 pmSaturday, December 4, 2021 10 am – 5 pm […]

  • 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 […]

  • 2022 Gibbs Farm Opening Day & Book Launch!

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    Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

    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 […]

  • Fridays at Gibbs Farm: Grasshoppers in My Bed Tours

    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 […]

  • Minnesota Sinfonia Family Concert

    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” […]

  • Fridays at Gibbs Farm: In Search of Lillie Belle Gibbs

    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 […]

  • ERA Celebration & Commemorative Plaque Unveiling

    1902 Minnehaha Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 1902 Minnehaha Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Celebration & Plaque Unveiling: Honoring WWII Codebreakers and the Founding of Engineering Research Associates Thursday, June 15, 2023 3:30-5:30 pm 1902 Minnehaha Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55104 Parking for […]

  • History Revealed: Scandinavian Immigrants & the Civil War

    Norway House 913 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    For Gud Og Vort Land: Scandinavian Immigrants & the Civil War Saturday, July 22, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Norway House 913 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Join us for a […]

  • Pathways Gala

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    Wabasha Street Caves 215 Wabasha St S, Saint Paul, MN, United States

     Pathways Gala for Gibbs Tuesday, September 12, 2023 5:30-8:00 pm Wabasha Street Caves Pathways Gala Site: https://gibbs.givesmart.com  go to Browse, Bid and Buy and you can view the items! The Pathways Gala […]

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    Landmark Center Holiday Bazaar

    Landmark Center 75 W Fifth Street , Saint Paul, MN, United States

    45th Annual Landmark Center Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar Landmark Center 75 Fifth St. West, Saint Paul MN 55102 November 30, 2023: 10 am-7 pm December 1, 2023: 10 am-7 pm December […]

    $5.00

  • 2 photos of a holiday book sale.

    Landmark Center Holiday Bazaar

    Landmark Center 75 W Fifth Street , Saint Paul, MN, United States

    45th Annual Landmark Center Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar Landmark Center 75 Fifth St. West, Saint Paul MN 55102 November 30, 2023: 10 am-7 pm December 1, 2023: 10 am-7 pm December […]

    $5.00
  • 2 photos of a holiday book sale.

    Landmark Center Holiday Bazaar

    Landmark Center 75 W Fifth Street , Saint Paul, MN, United States

    45th Annual Landmark Center Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar Landmark Center 75 Fifth St. West, Saint Paul MN 55102 November 30, 2023: 10 am-7 pm December 1, 2023: 10 am-7 pm December […]

    $5.00

  • WWII History Round Table: The Viking Battalion

    Minnesota History Center 345 W. Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    The Dr. Harold C. Deutsch WWII History Round Table & History Revealed The Viking Battalion: Norwegian American Ski Troopers in World War II  with Olaf Minge, Dr. Kyle Ward and […]

  • History Revealed: Heart of the Heartland

    The Heart of the Heartland: Norwegian American Community in the Twin Cities David C. Mauk History Revealed Special Event Thursday, February 15, 2024, 1:00 pm In partnership with the East […]

  • History Revealed: Dakhóta Iápi

    History Revealed Special Program Dakhóta Iápi (Dakota Language): Its History and Future with Šišókaduta (Joe Bendickson), Dr. Rev. Clifford Canku Sr. and Heather Menefee Moderated by Meredith Cummings, RCHS editor […]

  • Gibbs Farm Halloween Trick or Treat Trail

    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 […]