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2019 Members & Friends Celebration

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Special Event: Member Celebration & Opening Day at Gibbs Farm! Saturday, May 25, 10:00 am-4:00 pm Free Admission! Everyone is invited – bring your friends and family Join us for […]

June Adult Only Evening Tour

For adults 21+ only! Thursday June 20th 6pm-8pm History loving adults are invited to the first evening tour of the 2019 season. Visitors will enjoy a glass of wine and […]

$15

Ice Cream Sunday

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

June 2: Homemade Gibbs Farm Ice Cream A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious […]

History Revealed: Cultures Coming Together

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Krista Finstad Hanson: Cultures Coming Together in St. Paul: 100 Years of Immigration and Resettlement History Revealed Series June 6, 2019 Thursday, 7:00 pm East […]

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 […]

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: […]

Pioneer PeeWees: All About Pigs!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 6/12 – All about Pigs! Campers will get to know our two friendly pigs […]

History Revealed: A Thread in the Fabric

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 Kitty Gogins, A Thread in the Multi-Cultural Fabric of Ramsey County: A Story of […]

Pioneer PeeWees: All About Goats!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, June 14, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 6/14 – All about Goats! Campers will learn all about the importance […]

History Revealed: Immigration Walking Tour

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

Peter Rachleff, Immigration Then and Now: From Swede Hollow to Arlington Hills Walking Tour History Revealed – Tour Series June 15, 2019 Saturday, 10:00-11:30 am Join RCHS for our presentation series, History Revealed, featuring the best local historians, authors and archeologists talking about a wide range of topics drawn from the heritage and traditions of […]

$5.00 – $8.00

Ice Cream Sunday

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

June 16: Make your own Sundae! A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy […]

Pioneer Kid Camp

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Tuesdays-Thursdays; June 18-20, 2019 9:00am-1:00pm $99 All children, ages 6-10 Children will travel back in time to the 1800s to experience school, work, and play in this three-day pioneer immersion history camp. Campers attend the one-room schoolhouse each day, to experience “reading, writing, and arithmetic” in a fun and kid-friendly way. Pioneer Kids will also […]

Pioneer PeeWees: Tipi Life & Buffalo Nation

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 6/19 - Tipi Life and Buffalo Nation Campers will experience what winter […]

June Adult Only Farm House Tour

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

For adults 21+ only! Thursday June 20th 6pm-8pm History loving adults are invited to the first evening tour of the 2019 season. Visitors will enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments before going on a tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse led by Site Manager Sammy Nelson. This tour will go in-depth on the Gibbs […]

$15

Pioneer PeeWees: All About Bees!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, June 21, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 6/21 – All about Bees! Campers will learn […]

Archeology Program

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

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!

Life of a Gibbs Girl Camp

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Tuesday-Thursday, June 25-27, 2019 9:00am-1:00pm $99 All children, ages 6-10 Three Days, Three Experiences: Life as a Pioneer Girl, Dakota Girl, and Victorian girl. Campers discover what the lives of pioneer girls, Dakota girls, and Victorian girls were like in the 1800s. This craft-based camp offers children a first-hand appreciation of the daily lives of […]

Pioneer PeeWees: What’s Alive on the Prairie?

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 6/26 – What’s Alive on the Prairie? Campers […]

History Revealed: The Leavenworth Expedition

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Gary Brueggemann: The Long Legacy of the Leavenworth Expedition (1819-20) History Revealed Series June 27, 2019 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library Free and […]

Pioneer PeeWees: One-Room Schoolhouse

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, June 28, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 6/28 – One-Room Schoolhouse Campers will experience what […]

Ice Cream Sunday

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

June 30: Patriotic Ice Cream A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy products […]

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 […]

Pioneer Kid Camp

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Tuesday-Thursday;  July 9-11, 2019 9:00am-1:00 $99 All children, ages 6-10 Children will travel back in time to the 1800s to experience school, work, and play in this three-day pioneer immersion history camp. Campers attend the one-room schoolhouse each day, to experience “reading, writing, and arithmetic” in a fun and kid-friendly way. Pioneer Kids will also […]

Pioneer PeeWees: Bark Lodge & The Hunt

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 7/10 – Bark Lodge and the Hunt Campers […]

Dinner on the Farm: Kamayan Feast

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Kamayan Feast at Gibbs Farm July 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm $75 Register at The Good Acre Website here. RCHS Members: Email [email protected] or call Gibbs Farm at […]

$75.00

History Revealed: Downtown St. Paul

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 Irik Nathanson: Downtown St. Paul Thursday, April 11, 2019 7:45 pm (note new time) Free and open to all. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local historians, authors and […]

Pioneer PeeWees: Pioneer Chores

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, July 12, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 7/12 - Pioneer Chores Campers will get to […]

Ice Cream Sunday

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

July 14: Root Beer Floats A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy products […]

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 Presentation & Book Signing: Keep it for Your Children: Theodore Roosevelt’s 1903 Western Trip Reservations requested – see the page here or call the office […]

Victorian Ladies Camp

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Tuesday-Thursday, July 16-18; 9:00am-3:00pm $149 All children, ages 11-15 Experience crafts, pastimes, and mannerisms that form the highpoints of the Victorian Era! Campers will spend three days immersed in Victorian culture. They will learn about the Victorian language of flowers and fans, practice their sewing and drawing skills, and press flowers picked fresh from the […]

Pioneer PeeWees: All About Sheep!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related […]

July Adults Only Farmhouse Tour

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

For adults 21+ only! Thursday July 18th 6pm-8pm History loving adults are invited to the Second evening tour of the 2019 season. Visitors will enjoy a glass of wine and […]

$15

History Revealed: Peoples Library

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Greg Gaut, Reinventing the Peoples Library History Revealed Series July 18, 2019 Thursday, 7:00 pm East Side Freedom Library Free and open to all. No […]

Pioneer PeeWees: Ducks, Geese, and Chickens…Oh My!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, July 19, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 7/19 & 8/21 – Ducks, Geese, and Chickens…Oh […]

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 […]

Life of a Gibbs Girl Camp

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Tuesday-Thursday;  July 23-25, 2019 9:00am-1:00pm $99 All children, ages 6-10 Three Days, Three Experiences: Life as a Pioneer Girl, Dakota Girl, and Victorian girl. Campers discover what the lives of pioneer girls, Dakota girls, and Victorian girls were like in the 1800s. This craft-based camp offers children a first-hand appreciation of the daily lives of […]

Pioneer PeeWees: Pioneer Games

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 7/24 – Pioneer Games Campers will learn about games played by pioneer […]

History Revealed: Floating Bethel

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Christine Podas-Larson, The Floating Bethel History Revealed Series July 25, 2019 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library Free and open to all. No reservations […]

Pioneer PeeWees: Dakota Seasons

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, July 26, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 7/26 – Dakota Seasons Campers will learn all […]

Event Series Plein Air Painting Workshop

Plein Air Painting Workshop

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Plein Air Painting Workshop at Gibbs Farm Come share artist Tom McGregor's passion for painting in oils on location. Tom McGregor, award-winning plein air painter, will demonstrate tried and true plein air oil painting methods as well as give personalized instruction based on where you are as a painter. All levels welcome. The workshops will […]

$40.00

Prairie Walk

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

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 […]

Ice Cream Sunday

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

July 28: Homemade Gibbs Farm Ice Cream A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious […]

Dakota Day Camp

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Registration for this camp is full. Tuesday-Thursday, July 30-Aug 1; 9:00am-1:00pm $99 All children, ages 6-10 This interactive camp is led by Gibbs Farm staff with input from members of the Dakota community. The camp focuses on historic Dakota seasonal rounds and includes mini language lessons, activities, and crafts. Campers will put up a small […]

Pioneer PeeWees: Pioneer Gardens

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 7/31 – Pioneer Gardens Campers will take a […]

History Revealed: Queer Voices

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Queer Voices Panel Discussion History Revealed Series August 1, 2019 Thursday, 7:00 pm East Side Freedom Library Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local historians, authors and archaeologists, with a wide range […]

Pioneer PeeWees: All About Pigs!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, August 2, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 8/2 – All about Pigs! Campers will get […]

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 […]

Pioneer Survivor Camp

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Tuesday-Thursday, August 6-8; 9:00am-3:00pm $149 All children, ages 11-15 New this year! Think you have what it takes to survive as an 1800s pioneer? Test your skills at the Gibbs Farm site where campers will compete in 19th century farm chores, household tasks, and one room-schoolhouse exercises. Campers will get an in depth look at […]

Pioneer PeeWees: All About Goats!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, August 7, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 8/7 – All about Goats! Campers will learn […]

History Revealed: David Page

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 David Page, F. Scott Fitzgerald in Minnesota - The Ones That Got Away Thursday, August 8, 2019 7:45 pm (rescheduled) Free and open to all. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the […]

Pioneer PeeWees: Tipi Life & Buffalo Nation

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, August 9, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 8/9- Tipi Life and Buffalo Nation Campers will […]

Knock on Wood: Trees and Their Uses

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

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 […]

Ice Cream Sunday

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

August 11: Make your own Sundae! A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy […]

Pioneer Kid Camp

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Tuesdays-Thursdays;  August 13-15, 2019 9:00am-1:00pm $99 All children, ages 6-10 Children will travel back in time to the 1800s to experience school, work, and play in this three-day pioneer immersion history camp. Campers attend the one-room schoolhouse each day, to experience “reading, writing, and arithmetic” in a fun and kid-friendly way. Pioneer Kids will also […]

Pioneer PeeWees: All About Bees!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 8/14– All about Bees! Campers will learn all about these important pollinators […]

MEA Detective Camp

Gibbs Farm MEA Detective Camps 1 or 2 Day Camp Options Campers ages 6-10 $49 for 1 day $80 for both days Register Here! Nature Detectives: Thursday, October, 17th;  9am-4pm Calling all outdoor adventurers! Campers will be nature detectives as we explore the outdoors. We will search for clues to tell us what creatures are […]

August Adult Only Farmhouse Tour

For adults 21+ only! Thursday August 15th 6pm-8pm History loving adults are invited to the third evening tour of the 2019 season. Visitors will enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments before going on a tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse led by Site Manager Sammy Nelson. This tour will go in-depth on the Gibbs […]

$15

Pioneer PeeWees: One-Room Schoolhouse

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, August 16, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 8/16 – One-Room Schoolhouse Campers will experience what […]

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+, […]

Life of a Gibbs Girl Camp

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Tuesday-Thursday; August 20-22, 2019 9:00am-1:00pm $99 All children, ages 6-10 Three Days, Three Experiences: Life as a Pioneer Girl, Dakota Girl, and Victorian girl. Campers discover what the lives of pioneer girls, Dakota girls, and Victorian girls were like in the 1800s. This craft-based camp offers children a first-hand appreciation of the daily lives of […]

History Revealed: Parks & Playgrounds Walking Tour

Natalie Heneghan, Noticing the New Deal: Parks & Playgrounds Walking Tour History Revealed – Tour Series Tuesday, August 20 6:00-8:00 pm Please RSVP by August 19, 3:00 pm to [email protected] or 651-222-0701, or reserve your ticket here. Link to online reservation form. Join RCHS for our presentation series, History Revealed, featuring the best local historians, […]

$8.00 – $10.00

Pioneer PeeWees: Ducks, Geese, and Chickens…Oh My!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 8/21 – Ducks, Geese, and Chickens…Oh My! Campers […]

History Revealed: Thank You for Shopping

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Kristal Leebrick, Thank You for Shopping: The Golden Age of Minnesota Department Stores History Revealed Series August 22, 2019 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of […]

Pioneer PeeWees: All About Sheep!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, August 23, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 8/23 - All about Sheep! Campers will learn […]

Ice Cream Sunday

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

August 25: Root Beer Floats A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy products […]

MEA Detective Camps

Gibbs Farm MEA Detective Camps 1 or 2 Day Camp Options Campers ages 6-10 $49 for 1 day $80 for both days Register by clicking here. Nature Detectives: Thursday, October 17th, 9am-4pm Calling all outdoor adventurers! Campers will be nature detectives as we explore the outdoors. We will search for clues to tell us what […]

Life of a Gibbs Girl Camp

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Tuesday-Thursday;  August 27-29, 2019 9:00am-1:00pm $99 All children, ages 6-10 Three Days, Three Experiences: Life as a Pioneer Girl, Dakota Girl, and Victorian girl. Campers discover what the lives of pioneer girls, Dakota girls, and Victorian girls were like in the 1800s. This craft-based camp offers children a first-hand appreciation of the daily lives of […]

Pioneer PeeWees: Pioneer Chores

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, August 28, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 8/28 - Pioneer Chores Campers will get to […]

Pioneer PeeWees: Apple Orchard Fun!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, August 30, 2019 9:30am-11:30am $19 per day $17.10 RCHS Member Price All children, ages 4-5 The perfect camp for younger children! Each camp covers one pioneer, Dakota, or nature-related topic and includes plenty of hands-on activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 8/30 – Apple Orchard Fun! Campers will take […]

History Revealed: Children of Lincoln 1860-1876

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents William D. Green: The Children of Lincoln: White Paternalism and the Limits of Black Opportunity in Minnesota, 1860-1876 History Revealed Series September 5, 2019 Thursday, 7:00 pm East Side Freedom Library Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and […]

September Adult Only Evening Farmhouse Tour

For adults 21+ only! Tuesday, September 10 6pm-8pm History loving adults are invited to the last evening tour of the 2019 season. Visitors will enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments before going on a tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse lead by Site Manager Sammy Nelson. This tour will go in-depth on the Gibbs […]

Apple Harvest Dinner at Gibbs Farm

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

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 […]

$75

History Revealed: Wisconsin Brewing

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 Doug Hoverson, The Drink That Made Wisconsin Famous: Beer & Brewing in the Badger State History Revealed Series September 12, 2019 Thursday, 7:45 pm Waldmann's Brewery & Wurstery Free and open to all. Registration requested - Registration Form Join […]

History Revealed: Public Archaeology Opportunities

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Jeremy Nienow, Public Archaeology Opportunities in Ramsey County History Revealed Series September 17, 2019 Tuesday, 6:30 pm Gibbs Farm Free and open to all. Reservations requested: Reservation Form Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local historians, authors and archaeologists, with […]

Apple Festival

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

  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 […]

History Revealed: George Bonga

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Joel Brown, The Story of George Bonga and the Fur Trade Era History Revealed Series September 26, 2019 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local […]

History Revealed: Under Ground

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Megan Marsnik: Under Ground History Revealed Series October 3, 2019 Thursday, 7:00 pm East Side Freedom Library Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local historians, authors and archaeologists, with a wide range […]

History Revealed: Ghost Saloons

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 Tom Schroeder, Ghost Saloons of Saint Paul, 1855-1860 Thursday, October 10, 2019 7:45 pm Free and open to all. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local historians, authors and […]

MEA Detective Camps

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Gibbs Farm MEA Detective Camps 1 or 2 Day Camp Options Campers ages 6-10 $49 for 1 day $80 for both days Register Here! Nature Detectives: Thursday, October, 17th;  9am-4pm Calling all outdoor adventurers! Campers will be nature detectives as we explore the outdoors. We will search for clues to tell us what creatures are […]

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Annual Celebration 2019

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 the Bullard Rainforest Auditorium & Terrace Como Conservatory is a historic highlight of Saint Paul and Ramsey County, and we are excited to be able […]

$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 […]

History Revealed: Streetcars-CANCELLED

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

CANCELLED: John Diers, 1,100 Streetcars: The Rise and Fall of the Twin City Rapid Transit Company We apologize, but the Thursday, Oct. 24 program at the Roseville Library has been cancelled. History Revealed Series October 24, 2019 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library Free and open to all. Join RCHS for History Revealed in […]

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: Relentless Business of Treaties

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Martin Case, The Relentless Business of Treaties Thursday, November 7, 2019 7:00 pm East Side Freedom Library Free and open to all. No registration needed. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local historians, authors and archaeologists, with a wide range […]

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 Thursday, November 14, 2019 7:45 pm (note new time) Reservations requested, space is limited. Free and open to all. Registration Form Join RCHS for History […]

History Revealed: Ordnance Plant

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Mark Haidet, The Twin Cities Ordnance Plant During World War II History Revealed Series November 21, 2019 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local historians, […]

History Revealed: Slavery’s Reach

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Christopher Lehman, Slavery's Reach: Southern Slaveholders in the North Star State History Revealed Series December 10, 2019 Tuesday, 7:00 pm East Side Freedom Library Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local historians, […]

History Revealed: Closing Time

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Bill Lindeke & Andy Sturdevant, Closing Time: Saloons, Taverns, Dives, and Watering Holes of the Twin Cities History Revealed Series December 12, 2019 Thursday, 7:45 pm Waldmann Brewery & Wurstery Reservations requested, space is limited. Free and open to all. Registration Form Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series […]

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 Hall Council Chambers. We are in the midst of a period in which historical monuments, markers, and murals have become focal points of community discussions […]

History Revealed: Holiday Traditions

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Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Gibbs Farm staff, Holiday Traditions on the Minnesota Prairie History Revealed Series December 18, 2019 Wednesday, noon Landmark Center - Courtroom 326 Free and open to all. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local historians, authors and archaeologists, with a […]

History Revealed: Moving Up, Moving Out

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Dr. Will Cooley, Moving Up, Moving Out: The Rise of the Black Middle Class in Chicago History Revealed Series Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:00 pm East Side Freedom Library Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from […]

History Revealed: Ramsey Hill

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Dan Reed, Saint Paul’s Historic Ramsey Hill: Salvaging a Gilded Past History Revealed Series Thursday, January 16, 2020 7:45 pm Waldmann's Brewery & Restaurant Free and open to all. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local historians, authors and archaeologists, […]

History Revealed: Nicholas R. Brewer

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Julie L’Enfant, The Celebrity Portraits of Nicholas R. Brewer History Revealed Series Thursday, January 23, 2020 7:00 pm Roseville Library Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local historians, authors and archaeologists, with […]

History Revealed: Transpacific Antiracism

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Yuichiro Onishi, Transpacific Antiracism, Afro-Asian Solidarity in 20th-Century Black America, Japan, and Okinawa History Revealed Series Thursday, February 6, 2020 7:00 pm East Side Freedom Library Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of […]

History Revealed: When the Stones Came to Town

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Fred Case, with Eric Dregni, When the Stones Came to Town: Rock 'n' Roll Photos from the 1970s History Revealed Series Thursday, February 13, 2020 7:45 pm Waldmann’s Brewery & Restaurant Reservations requested: Reservation Form. Free and open to all. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations […]

History Revealed: Three Jewish Writers

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

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Panel Discussion, Three Jewish Writers: William Hoffman, Norman Katkov and Max Shulman History Revealed Series Thursday, February 20, 2020 7:00 pm Roseville Library Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local historians, authors […]

History Revealed: She Voted

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Kate Roberts & Michelle Witte, She Voted: Her Fight, Our Right History Revealed Series Thursday, March 5, 2020 7:00 pm East Side Freedom Library Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local historians, […]

Gibbs Farm April Volunteer Day 2020

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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, […]

Event Series GiveAtHomeMN

GiveAtHomeMN

Join Ramsey County Historical Society & Gibbs Farm and #GiveAtHomeMN as we celebrate the generosity and community spirit that define us all as Minnesotans. The RCHS & Gibbs Farm #GiveAtHomeMN fundraising page. GiveAtHomeMN is a state-wide online fundraiser taking place May 1-8. This giving platform was designed to help hundreds of non-profits like RCHS & […]

Virtual Celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Landmark Center, Coalition of Asian American Leaders, and Ramsey County Historical Society invite you to a Virtual Celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and #MinneAsianStories Join the Coalition of Asian American Leaders-Minnesota (CAAL-MN), Ramsey County Historical Society and Landmark Center Friday, May 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Facebook live feed: facebook.com/caalminnesota/ […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: Victorian Tea Party Jr.

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Friday, June 26; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. Victorian Tea Party Jr.: Campers will learn a little about the etiquette of a fancy Victorian afternoon tea by hosting their own tea party that they […]

Cancelled-Pioneer Kid Camp

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Tuesday-Thursday, June 30-July 2; 9am-1pm Price: $110 Member Price: $100 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. Travel back in time to the mid-1800s and live like a pioneer kid! Go to school in a one-room schoolhouse, help with the weekly wash, […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: Ducks, Geese, and Chickens… Oh My!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, July 1; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. Ducks, Geese, and Chickens…Oh My!  Campers will learn all about the different farm birds at Gibbs Farm by helping with their morning care and feeding. These […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: One-Room Schoolhouse

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, July 3; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. One-room Schoolhouse: Campers will experience what lessons were like in a one-room schoolhouse. PeeWees will sing their ABCs, write on slate boards, and read a story. […]

Cancelled-Life of a Gibbs Girl Camp

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Tuesday-Thursday, July 7-July 9; 9am-1pm Price: $110 Member Price: $100 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. What would it be like to be a girl in 19th century Minnesota?  Experience the differences and similarities between life today and life as a […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: What’s Alive on the Prairie?

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Wednesday, July 8; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. What’s Alive on the Prairie? Campers will go on a scavenger hunt to see what critters (bugs, animals, or flowers) they can find in the prairie. […]

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History Revealed: Exploring the Historical Roots of Racism in Minnesota

Online Event -ESFL MN, United States

History Revealed: Exploring the Historical Roots of Racism in Minnesota A conversation with Bill Green, Christopher Lehman, and Marty Case Moderated by Peter Rachleff Thursday, July 9, 2020, 7:00 pm Facebook Event Premiere on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EastSideFreedomLibrary/videos/904936243330741/), YouTube (https://youtu.be/OK64iOMWcQg). In the past year, local historians have published three eye-opening books, each of which, grounded in careful research, […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: Pioneer Chores

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, July 10; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. Pioneer Chores: Campers will get to go back in time in our historic farmhouse to participate in everyday pioneer chores like doin’ the wash and making […]

Cancelled-Dakota Day Camp

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Tuesday-Thursday, July 14-June 16; 9am-1pm Price: $110 Member Price: $100 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. Learn about Minnesota’s first people, the Dakota, in this unique camp!  Developed with Dakota partners, including instructors from University of Minnesota’s Dakota Language Program, this […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: All About Sheep!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, July 15; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. All About Sheep: Campers will meet our resident sheep, Fern and Lydia, while learning all about how sheep were used on a pioneer farm. These mini […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: Tipi Life and Buffalo Nation

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, July 17; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. Tipi Life and Buffalo Nation: Campers will experience what winter life in the tipi was like for the Dakota. These PeeWees will also hear a traditional […]

Cancelled-Pioneer Survivor Camp

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Tuesday-Thursday, July 21-July 23; 9am-3pm Price: $165 Member Price: $150 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. Think you have what it takes to survive as an 1800s pioneer?  Test your skills at the Gibbs Farm site where campers will compete in […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: All About Bees!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, July 22; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. All About Bees: Campers will learn all about these important pollinators and how pioneers collected honey to eat and wax to make candles. PeeWees will dip […]

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 […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: Ice Cream Social Jr.

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, July 24; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. Ice Cream Social Jr.: PeeWees will learn how the Pioneer made their favorite treat, ice cream! Campers will also get to enjoy a scoop of famous […]

Cancelled-Pioneer Kid Camp

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Tuesday-Thursday, July 28-July 30; 9am-1pm Price: $110 Member Price: $100 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. Travel back in time to the mid-1800s and live like a pioneer kid! Go to school in a one-room schoolhouse, help with the weekly wash, […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: All About Butterflies!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, July 29; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. All About Butterflies: PeeWees will learn about butterflies native to Minnesota while exploring the Gibbs Farm Prairie. These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: Dakota and Pioneer Gardens

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, July 31; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. Dakota and Pioneer Gardens: Campers will take a walk through our Dakota and Pioneer Gardens and learn about the plants growing there. PeeWees will even get […]

Cancelled-Life of a Gibbs Girl Camp

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Tuesday-Thursday, August 4-August 6; 9am-1pm Price: $110 Member Price: $100 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. What would it be like to be a girl in 19th century Minnesota?  Experience the differences and similarities between life today and life as a […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: All About Bugs!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, August 5; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. Bugs that crawl, bugs that fly, bugs that spin a web, oh my! Campers with search and find bugs in their natural habitat. These mini camps […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: ABCs on the Farm

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, August 7; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. ABCs on the Farm: A is for Apple Trees, B is for Barn, and C is for Chickens! We will search for the alphabet all across […]

Cancelled-Pioneer Kid Camp

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Tuesday-Thursday, August 11-August 13; 9am-1pm Price: $110 Member Price: $100 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. Travel back in time to the mid-1800s and live like a pioneer kid! Go to school in a one-room schoolhouse, help with the weekly wash, […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: All About Goats!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, August 12; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. All About Goats: Campers will learn all about the importance of goats on a farm. PeeWees will play "goat" games and meet our herd. These mini […]

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 […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: PeeWee Theatre

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, August 14; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. PeeWee Theater: PeeWees take the stage in a mini-skit that we will practice and present to families! These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 […]

Cancelled-Life of a Gibbs Girl Camp

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Tuesday-Thursday, August 18-August 20; 9am-1pm Price: $110 Member Price: $100 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. What would it be like to be a girl in 19th century Minnesota?  Experience the differences and similarities between life today and life as a […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: All About Plants!

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, August 19; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. All About Plants: Campers will learn about the native plants that grow across the Gibbs Farm Site! These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees: Farmhouse Adventure

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, August 21; 9:30am-11:30am Price: $22 Member Price: $20 Early Bird reduced pricing is available through May 31, 2020. Please see the Gibbs Farm Camp Page for more details. Farmhouse Adventure: Campers will get to tour the Gibbs Farm Historic Farmhouse to learn about the Gibbs Family and their everyday life. These mini camps are […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees & Pals: All About Our Apple Orchard

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Wednesday, August 26; 9:30am-11:30am $10/person. New this year! Calling all grandpas, grandmas, moms, and dads!  Have you ever wanted to join your 4 – 5 year-old PeeWee for summer camp at Gibbs Farm? Now is your chance! PeeWees and their grown-up pal will play games, read stories, and do an activity together!  Topics include All About our […]

History Revealed: Connemara Irish

Connemara Irish: Despair in the Heartland Jane Kennedy Premeire, Thursday, August 27, 2020, 7:00 PM Pre-recorded, will premiere on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamseyCountyHistoricalSociety/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/jC1EBfN-s5M In partnership with the Roseville Library When people living in the Connemara region of Western Ireland were offered assistance to escape from the ravages of famine and disease, they knew little about […]

Cancelled-Pioneer PeeWees & Pals: Pioneer Games & Toys

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Friday, August 28; 9:30am-11:30am $10/person. New this year! Calling all grandpas, grandmas, moms, and dads!  Have you ever wanted to join your 4 – 5 year-old PeeWee for summer camp at Gibbs Farm? Now is your chance! PeeWees and their grown-up pal will play games, read stories, and do an activity together!  Topics include All About our […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Persistence Exhibition & Annual Celebration

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

GiveMN 2020

GiveMN 2020 November 19, 2020 GiveMN pages are open and ready for donations! RCHS & Gibbs Farm: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Ramsey-County-Historical-Society-In-C Thank you for supporting Ramsey County Historical Society & Gibbs Farm during […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Gibbs Farm May 8th Volunteer Day

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Please join us for our May 8th volunteer Day from 10:00-2:00. Gibbs Farm staff will lead volunteers in active outdoor projects to prepare for our 2021 season. Projects will include: gardening, light landscaping and site clean-up. Let us know you are coming by using our SignUp page or emailing [email protected]. Register by using Signup.com Projects […]

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Irvine Park Coloring Book Walking Tours

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 Kosfeld and Richard Kronick have created a unique first book featuring the lovely Irvine Park neighborhood. Readers may color or paint eighteen sketches of old […]

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 […]

June 12 Volunteer Day

Please join us for our June 12th volunteer Day from 10:00-2:00. Gibbs Farm staff will lead volunteers in active outdoor projects to prepare for our 2021 season. Projects will include: gardening, light landscaping and site clean-up. Projects are great for individuals, volunteers 12+ and family groups! Perfect for students needing to complete service hours. Instructions, […]

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] Some say business and historic […]

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 the effects of our mid-May controlled burn while you learn about the flowers and grasses that make up this important and rare plant community that […]

Gibbs Farm Single Day Camp – Sold Out

Tuesday, June 29th; 9am-3pm $60 for a single day session Campers will need to bring a lunch Here is the perfect summer adventure day! A full day of camp awesomeness featuring activities from Dakota camp and Kids on the Farm camp. Dip a candle made of real beeswax, race with a travois through a restored […]

Evenings at Gibbs: June Farmhouse Tour

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

This 90 minute tour kicks off our Evenings at Gibbs adult program series! Site manager Sammy Nelson will lead guests through the rooms of the Farmhouse, connecting the Gibbs Family story to the larger historical context of Minnesota's early statehood. This tour is great for first time visitors and longtime supporters of Gibbs Farm, as Sammy will highlight some of her favorite rediscovered facts and anecdotes from her winter research project.

Gibbs Farm Single Day Camp – Sold Out

Thursday, July 1st; 9am-3pm $60 for a single day session Campers will need to bring a lunch Here is the perfect summer adventure day! A full day of camp awesomeness featuring activities from Dakota camp and Kids on the Farm camp. Dip a candle made of real beeswax, race with a travois through a restored […]

Kids on the Farm – Sold Out

July 6th – 8th; 9am-1pm For Campers 6-10 Travel back in time to the mid-1800s and live like an early Minnesota farm kid! Go to school in a one-room schoolhouse, help with the weekly wash, run an errand to the local general store, make butter, and more!   Every morning starts with feeding the Gibbs Farm […]

PeeWees: Dakota Seasons – Sold Out

PeeWees Camp Price Per Session: $22 For Campers 4-5 These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun!  Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, […]

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 […]

PeeWees: Birds in our Backyard – Sold Out

PeeWees Camp Price Per Session: $22 For Campers 4-5 These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun!  Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, […]

Begin with a Bee Book Event + Kid’s Nature Investigation Tour

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

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 […]

Dakota Camp – Sold out

July 13th – 15th; 9am-1pm For Campers 6-10 Learn about Minnesota’s first people, the Dakota, past & present, in this unique camp!  Developed with Dakota partners, including instructors from University of Minnesota’s Dakota Language Program, this camp allows kids to explore 1830s seasonal life through the lens of Cloud Man’s village, where a young Jane […]

PeeWees: Ducks, Geese, and Chickens…Oh My! – Sold Out

PeeWees Camp Price Per Session: $22 For Campers 4-5 These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun!  Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, […]

Evenings at Gibbs: July Grounds and Gardens Tour

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Take an evening stroll through the Gibbs Farm grounds and garden on a brand new tour! Gibbs Farm has a  heritage apple orchard, restored prairie, crop gardens, and medicine garden as well as an eclectic Victorian flower garden, visit each space in one evening! Programs Manager Clare Holte will lead this tour and provide the historical background […]

PeeWees: One-room Schoolhouse – Sold Out

PeeWees Camp Price Per Session: $22 For Campers 4-5 These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun!  Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, […]

Life of a Gibbs Girl Camp – Sold Out

July 20th – 22nd; 9am-1pm For Campers 6-10 What would it be like to be a girl in 19th century Minnesota?  Experience the differences and similarities between life today and life as a Pioneer, Dakota, and Victorian girl! Costumed staff lead campers through the historic Gibbs farmhouse, explore the restored prairie, and host a Victorian […]

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 […]

PeeWees: What’s Alive on the Prairie? – Sold Out

PeeWees Camp Price Per Session: $22 For Campers 4-5 These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun!  Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, […]

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History Revealed: Perennial Kitchen at Gibbs Farm

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 Dooley shares recipes and resources that connect thoughtfully grown, gathered, and prepared ingredients to a healthy future—for food, farming, and humankind. Join author Beth Dooley […]

PeeWees: Pioneer Chores – Sold Out

PeeWees Camp Price Per Session: $22 For Campers 4-5 These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun!  Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, […]

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 […]

Kids on the Farm – Sold Out

July 27th – 29th; 9am-1pm For Campers 6-10 Travel back in time to the mid-1800s and live like an early Minnesota farm kid! Go to school in a one-room schoolhouse, help with the weekly wash, run an errand to the local general store, make butter, and more!   Every morning starts with feeding the Gibbs Farm […]

Evenings at Gibbs: July Farmhouse Tour

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Join us for a 90-minute adults-only tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse, part of our Evenings as Gibbs series! Site manager Sammy Nelson will lead guests through the rooms of the Farmhouse, connecting the Gibbs Family story to the larger historical context of Minnesota's early statehood. This tour is great for first time visitors and longtime supporters of Gibbs Farm, as Sammy will highlight some of her favorite rediscovered facts and anecdotes from her winter research project.

PeeWees: All About Sheep

PeeWees Camp Price Per Session: $22 For Campers 4-5 These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun!  Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, […]

PeeWees: Tipi Life & Buffalo Nation – Sold Out

PeeWees Camp Price Per Session: $22 For Campers 4-5 These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun!  Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, […]

Minnesota Time Travel Camp – Sold Out

2021 Exclusive! Tuesday - Thursday, August 3rd- 5th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm; Campers bring a lunch each day. $165 Hold on to your hat! We are going time traveling to three different eras of Minnesota history. Day one will highlight the past & present of Minnesota’s first people, the Dakota. Campers will learn about […]

PeeWees: All About Bees – Sold Out

PeeWees Camp Price Per Session: $22 For Campers 4-5 These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun!  Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, […]

PeeWees: All About Butterflies – Sold out

PeeWees Camp Price Per Session: $22 For Campers 4-5 These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun!  Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, […]

Dakota Camp – Sold Out

August 10th – 12th ; 9am-1pm For Campers 6-10 Learn about Minnesota’s first people, the Dakota, past & present, in this unique camp!  Developed with Dakota partners, including instructors from University of Minnesota’s Dakota Language Program, this camp allows kids to explore 1830s seasonal life through the lens of Cloud Man’s village, where a young […]

PeeWees: Dakota & Pioneer Gardens – Sold Out

PeeWees Camp Price Per Session: $22 For Campers 4-5 These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun!  Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, […]

Evenings at Gibbs: August Grounds and Gardens Tour

Take an evening stroll through the Gibbs Farm grounds and garden on a brand new tour! Gibbs Farm has a  heritage apple orchard, restored prairie, crop gardens, and medicine garden as well as an eclectic Victorian flower garden, visit each space in one evening! Programs Manager Clare Holte will lead this tour and provide the historical background […]

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 [email protected] Or you may watch the program live on Facebook, on […]

PeeWees: All About Bugs – Sold Out

PeeWees Camp Price Per Session: $22 For Campers 4-5 These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun!  Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, […]

August 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 the effects of our mid-May controlled burn while you learn about the flowers and grasses that make up this important and rare plant community that […]

Life of a Gibbs Girl Camp – Sold Out

August 17th–19th; 9am-1pm For Campers 6-10 What would it be like to be a girl in 19th century Minnesota?  Experience the differences and similarities between life today and life as a Pioneer, Dakota, and Victorian girl! Costumed staff lead campers through the historic Gibbs farmhouse, explore the restored prairie, and host a Victorian tea party!  […]

PeeWees: ABCs on the Farm – Sold Out

PeeWees Camp Price Per Session: $22 For Campers 4-5 These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun!  Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, […]

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 [email protected] David Backes will […]

PeeWees: All About Goats – Sold Out

PeeWees Camp Price Per Session: $22 For Campers 4-5 These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun!  Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, […]

Kids on the Farm – Sold Out

August 24th – 26th ; 9am-1pm For Campers 6-10 Travel back in time to the mid-1800s and live like an early Minnesota farm kid! Go to school in a one-room schoolhouse, help with the weekly wash, run an errand to the local general store, make butter, and more!   Every morning starts with feeding the Gibbs […]

PeeWees: All About Plants – Sold Out

PeeWees Camp Price Per Session: $22 For Campers 4-5 These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun!  Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, […]

PeeWees: Farmhouse Adventure

PeeWees Camp Price Per Session: $22 For Campers 4-5 These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun!  Costumed staff lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, pioneer, and Dakota life in the 1800s. Each camp session includes a make and take activity, […]

September Tree Tour

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Join a 45-minute walking tour through the Gibbs Farm site lead by Master Naturalists Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins. Learn to identify woody plants, and find out about Minnesota trees and how settlers and the Dakota used them. Gibbs Farm is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays this summer from 10-4. The tree […]

History Revealed: Irvine Park Talk & Tour

Ramsey County Historical Society presents Irvine Park Architectural History Tour Tour of Irvine Park with Illustrator Jeanne Kosfeld and Architectural Historian Dick Kronick September 14, 2021 Tuesday, 5:00-6:00 pm Please meet at the Irvine Park gazebo at 4:45 pm Tour begins promptly at 5:00 pm and lasts about an hour. Ramsey County Historical Society presents […]

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Gibbs Farm Apple Festival 2021

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

Gibbs Farm Apple Festival is back this year, in-person and outdoors. Get 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. In the orchard: Expert orchardists and amateur apple enthusiasts will be […]

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 […]

Neighborhood Architecture – Irvine Park Saint Paul

Neighborhood Architecture – Irvine Park, Saint Paul Saturday, October 9, 2021 2:00 pm–4:00 pm George Latimer Central Library For more information and to register, please see the Saint Paul Central Library webpage. Please register if you plan on taking the tour to Irvine Park. The tour is limited to 25 attendees. The program is free […]

Twin Cities Book Festival

MInnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Twin Cities Book Festival 2021 Saturday, October 16, 10:00 am-5:00 pm Minnesota State Fairgrounds Free admission Join RCHS authors at the Fairgrounds for the Twin Cities Book Festival! We'll have a selection of the books publiched by RCHS and some of our authors will be available for signing and discussion. RCHS will also have some […]

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 [email protected] In partnership with the […]

Gibbs Farm Oct 23 Volunteer Day

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 [email protected]. […]

SOLD OUT Gibbs Farm Trick-or-Treat Trail 2021

Gibbs Farm Trick-or-Treat Trail Saturday, October 30, 2021 10:00-2:00 (last entry is at 2pm) Grab 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 […]

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History Revealed: Lost St. Paul Mansions

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 is limited. You will receive a confirmation email after registering. For questions, please email [email protected] Scores of mansions that once stood on the bluffs around […]

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 […]

Event Series 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 Landmark Center75 Fifth St. West, St. Paul, 55102 $5.00 Landmark Center entry fee per person, under 12 free (fees benefit Landmark Center) Thursday & Friday […]

Event Series Holiday Bazaar

Holiday Bazaar

Catalog

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 Landmark Center75 Fifth St. West, St. Paul, 55102 $5.00 Landmark Center entry fee per person, under 12 free (fees benefit Landmark Center) Thursday & Friday […]

Holiday Bazaar

Catalog

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 Landmark Center75 Fifth St. West, St. Paul, 55102 $5.00 Landmark Center entry fee per person, under 12 free (fees benefit Landmark Center) Come on down […]

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: We Are Meant to Rise

We Are Meant to Rise with Carolyn Holbrook, David Mura, Suleiman Adan, Marcie Rendon and Kevin Yang History Revealed Series Thursday, January 13, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library and the Roseville Library. We Are Meant to Rise is presented in partnership with More Than a Single Story and the […]

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 […]