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 […]
Apple Crafts, Apple Games, Apple Fun! Gibbs Farm Apple Festival Included in general admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors 62+, $5 children 3 and up Free for RCHS members Join us for a day of apple fun for all ages! There will be live music by Light of the Moon, games, treats, crafts, tours and a […]
History Revealed: Oakland Cemetery Historic Walking Tour Sunday, October 22, 2017 11:00 am-12:30 pm RCHS Member price: $5.00 Non-member price $8.00 Join experienced tour guide and historian Denise Dunnell Wells on a fascinating outdoor walking tour of Saint Paul’s famous Oakland Cemetery. The tour will feature the resting places of some of Saint Paul’s most […]
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 […]
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 in the lovely setting of Gibbs Farm. Historic tours will be offered. Adult only event. Registration and payment will be required ($40). Click link below […]
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 Gibbs Farmhouse lead by Site Manager Sammy Nelson. This tour will go in-depth on Jane and Heman Gibbs and their life in early Minnesota. Sammy […]
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 open fire cooking in the lovely setting of Gibbs Farm. Historic tours will be offered. Adult only event. Registration and payment will be required ($60). […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 refreshments on the porch before going on a tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse lead by Site Manager Sammy Nelson. This tour will go in-depth on […]
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: 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 a very special presentation and beer tasting at Gibbs Farm. Tom will be discussing the styles and techniques of the beers and ales that the […]
