Ramsey County History Magazine Fall 2016
The Fall 2016 issue of Ramsey County History magazine is now released. Ramsey County History Magazine, Vol. 51, #3 A Workplace Accident: John Anderson's Fall from the High Bridge Author: […]
The Fall 2016 issue of Ramsey County History magazine is now released. Ramsey County History Magazine, Vol. 51, #3 A Workplace Accident: John Anderson's Fall from the High Bridge Author: […]
The RCHS collection of photos & postcards is now available online. RCHS Photograph & Postcard Research Collection RCHS has an extensive collection of historical photos and postcards that are available […]
RCHS & Gibbs Farm wishes you and yours a very festive and happy Holiday Season! We thank all of our supporters at RCHS and Gibbs Farm, you are fulfilling our […]
RCHS & Gibbs Farm wishes you and yours a wonderful 2017! RCHS & Gibbs Farm thanks all of our staff, Board and committee members, volunteers, members and supporters for your […]
As the long days of winter settle in, join the fun during the Saint Paul Winter Carnival and embrace the season! Saint Paul Winter Carnival Winter Carnival events take place all over Saint Paul, with several events in Landmark Center. For more information on any Winter Carnival events visit www.wintercarnival.com. Friday, January 27, take in […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Brian McMahon, The Ford Century in Minnesota History Revealed Series February 23, 2017 Thursday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library – Roseville Free and open to all Join the Ramsey County Historical Society for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide range […]
Dr. Jeremy Nienow, Archaeology at Lake Vadnais History Revealed Series March 13, 2017 Monday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library – Shoreview Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Learn more about the early inhabitants of our area as archaeologist Jeremy Nienow presents findings from last summer’s 2016 volunteer archaeological survey around Lake Vadnais, sponsored […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Paul D. Nelson, The Golden Couple: Billy and Nellie Francis History Revealed Series March 16, 2017 Thursday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library – Roseville Free and open to all. William T. (Billy) and Nellie Francis were “The Golden Couple” in Ramsey County in the 1920’s. They were good-looking, intelligent, successful, […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Stephen Osman: Fort Snelling and the Civil War History Revealed Series April 20, 2017 Thursday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library - Roseville Free and open to all. Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide range of topics drawn […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Jeremy Nienow: Archaeological Leads and Mysteries of Ramsey County History Revealed Series May 16, 2017 Tuesday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library - Roseville Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide […]
Spring Volunteer Day at Gibbs Farm Help us prepare for our annual site opening! Gibbs Farm could use your help in getting ready for our Season Opening! We'll have chores suited for the whole family, and refreshments for everyone too! Please RSVP by Monday, May 15th. To RSVP or for questions, please contact Gibbs farm […]
Opening Weekend at Gibbs Farm! Come and see us, we'll be open for the 2017 season starting Saturday and Sunday, May 27 & 28, from 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Visit our farm animals - we have new pigs, goats sheep and lambs, and young chickens. Our gardens are getting going, and the prairie is growing. Our […]
A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Gibbs Farm Ice Cream Sundays Sundays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 4, 2017: Old-Fashioned Ice Cream June 18, 2017: Maple Topping July 2, 2017: Patriotic Ice Cream July 16, 2017: Make Your Own Sundae July 30, 2017: Root Beer Floats August 13, 2017: Ice Cream Cones August 27, […]
Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft, garden or kitchen heritage topic, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. Fridays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 9, 2017 - Orchard Day, Pest Control and Maintenance Gibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Steve Trimble, Ethel Stewart & Gibbs Farm: A Unique Adventure History Revealed Series June 15, 2017 Thursday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library - Roseville Free and open to all. Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide range of […]
Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft, garden or kitchen heritage topic, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. Fridays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 9, 2017 - Orchard Day, Pest Control and Maintenance Gibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be […]
A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Gibbs Farm Ice Cream Sundays Sundays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 4, 2017: Old-Fashioned Ice Cream June 18, 2017: Maple Topping July 2, 2017: Patriotic Ice Cream July 16, 2017: Make Your Own Sundae July 30, 2017: Root Beer Floats August 13, 2017: Ice Cream Cones August 27, […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Dakota Day Camp To register, please see the Day Camp page […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Dakota Day Camp To register, please see the Day Camp page […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer PeeWees Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Dakota Day Camp To register, please see the Day Camp page […]
Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft, garden or kitchen heritage topic, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. Fridays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 9, 2017 - Orchard Day, Pest Control and Maintenance Gibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be […]
Celebrate Minnesota’s First People! Dakota Day Gibbs Farm Tipi Join us as we celebrate the lifeways, language, stories, arts, and games of Minnesota's First People. Have you ever wondered what the word Minnesota really means? Wanted to make your own beaded bracelet? Or discover why trade was important to Dakota people in the early 1800s? […]
We invite our Muslim friends and neighbors to celebrate Eid with us at Gibbs Farm! Enjoy the beautiful gardens and prairie of historic Gibbs Farm, bring a picnic lunch to share with your family, and try our famous homemade ice cream! $5 per person. Ice cream included. Free parking available in the lot off of […]
Join us at the Roseville RoseFest Parade on Monday, June 26! The Parade starts at 6:15 pm, starting at Roseville High School and running to just past City Hall to Civic Center Drive. For more information on the Parade, see http://rosefestparade.org/
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer Kid Day Camp To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer Kid Day Camp To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer PeeWees Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer Kid Day Camp To register, please see the Day Camp […]
Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft, garden or kitchen heritage topic, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. Fridays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 9, 2017 - Orchard Day, Pest Control and Maintenance Gibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be […]
A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Gibbs Farm Ice Cream Sundays Sundays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 4, 2017: Old-Fashioned Ice Cream June 18, 2017: Maple Topping July 2, 2017: Patriotic Ice Cream July 16, 2017: Make Your Own Sundae July 30, 2017: Root Beer Floats August 13, 2017: Ice Cream Cones August 27, […]
Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft, garden or kitchen heritage topic, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. Fridays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 9, 2017 - Orchard Day, Pest Control and Maintenance Gibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer Kid Day Camp To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer Kid Day Camp To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer PeeWees Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer Kid Day Camp To register, please see the Day Camp […]
Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft, garden or kitchen heritage topic, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. Fridays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 9, 2017 - Orchard Day, Pest Control and Maintenance Gibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be […]
A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Gibbs Farm Ice Cream Sundays Sundays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 4, 2017: Old-Fashioned Ice Cream June 18, 2017: Maple Topping July 2, 2017: Patriotic Ice Cream July 16, 2017: Make Your Own Sundae July 30, 2017: Root Beer Floats August 13, 2017: Ice Cream Cones August 27, […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer Kid Day Camp To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer Kid Day Camp To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer PeeWees Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer Kid Day Camp To register, please see the Day Camp […]
Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft, garden or kitchen heritage topic, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. Fridays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 9, 2017 - Orchard Day, Pest Control and Maintenance Gibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Gibbs Girl Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Gibbs Girl Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer PeeWees Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Gibbs Girl Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents David Page, Aha! Moments in Writing F. Scott Fitzgerald in Minnesota History Revealed Series July 27, 2017 Thursday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library - Roseville […]
Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft, garden or kitchen heritage topic, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. Fridays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 9, 2017 - Orchard Day, Pest Control and Maintenance Gibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be […]
A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Gibbs Farm Ice Cream Sundays Sundays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 4, 2017: Old-Fashioned Ice Cream June 18, 2017: Maple Topping July 2, 2017: Patriotic Ice Cream July 16, 2017: Make Your Own Sundae July 30, 2017: Root Beer Floats August 13, 2017: Ice Cream Cones August 27, […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Gibbs Girl Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Gibbs Girl Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer PeeWees Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Gibbs Girl Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft, garden or kitchen heritage topic, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. Fridays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 9, 2017 - Orchard Day, Pest Control and Maintenance Gibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Gibbs Girl Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Gibbs Girl Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer PeeWees Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Gibbs Girl Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft, garden or kitchen heritage topic, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. Fridays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 9, 2017 - Orchard Day, Pest Control and Maintenance Gibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be […]
A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Gibbs Farm Ice Cream Sundays Sundays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 4, 2017: Old-Fashioned Ice Cream June 18, 2017: Maple Topping July 2, 2017: Patriotic Ice Cream July 16, 2017: Make Your Own Sundae July 30, 2017: Root Beer Floats August 13, 2017: Ice Cream Cones August 27, […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Gibbs Girl Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Gibbs Girl Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer PeeWees Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Gibbs Girl Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft, garden or kitchen heritage topic, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. Fridays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 9, 2017 - Orchard Day, Pest Control and Maintenance Gibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be […]
Irvine Park Homes & History Join the energetic and insightful Denise Dunnell Wells on a fascinating outdoor walking tour of Saint Paul’s famous Irvine Park area. The tour will feature some of Irvine Park’s most intriguing homes and history. Denise will give you an overview of the area’s history, discuss some of its infamous personalities, […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Gibbs Girl Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Gibbs Girl Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer PeeWees Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Gibbs Girl Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Eileen McCormack, James J. Hill & Family: Early Saint Paul, Early Railroads, Lasting Legacy History Revealed Series August 24, 2017 Thursday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library - Roseville Free and open to all. Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a […]
Join us on Fridays at Gibbs Farm to explore a craft, garden or kitchen heritage topic, focusing on the lives of the pioneers and of the Dakota people who lived and visited at Gibbs Farm. Fridays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 9, 2017 - Orchard Day, Pest Control and Maintenance Gibbs Farm Heritage Orchard will be […]
A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Gibbs Farm Ice Cream Sundays Sundays, 10:00 am-4:00 pm June 4, 2017: Old-Fashioned Ice Cream June 18, 2017: Maple Topping July 2, 2017: Patriotic Ice Cream July 16, 2017: Make Your Own Sundae July 30, 2017: Root Beer Floats August 13, 2017: Ice Cream Cones August 27, […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Digging History Day Camp To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Digging History Day Camp To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Pioneer PeeWees Day Camps To register, please see the Day Camp […]
We have created a great mix of exciting summer day camps for children ages 4-13. Gibbs Farm Camps - Digging History Day Camp To register, please see the Day Camp […]
Bench Building Project for Gibbs Farm Help us get ready for our fall field trip season! We need at least 10 more benches before hundreds of students come each week to learn about pioneer and Dakota life in the 1800s. The project will be led by a staff member and includes building, priming and if […]
Friends of Fort Snelling Annual Meeting with Stephen Osman You are cordially invited to join the Friends of Fort Snelling for their Annual Meeting, being held on Sunday, September 10th, […]
Please join your Ramsey County Historical Society at our Annual Members Celebration Kellerman’s Event Center 2222 Fourth Street, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Thursday, September 14, 2017 6:00-9:00 pm Program […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents John Anfinson, Fountains of Life and Death: The Origins of the Twin Cities Water Supply System History Revealed Series September 21, 2017 Thursday, noon Landmark Center Gallery Free and open to all. Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Krista Finstad Hanson, Minnesota’s Historic House Museums History Revealed Series September 28, 2017 Thursday, 7 p.m. Ramsey County Library - Roseville Free and open to all. Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide range of topics drawn from the […]
Four Corners Community Feast Hello, We are sorry to announce that this year’s Four Corners Feast which was due to be held on Friday, September 29th at Gibbs Farm is […]
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 […]
MEA Camp 2017 Thursday, October 19, 2017 Full Day: 9:00 am-4:00 pm Half Day: 9:00 am-12:00 pm Children Ages 6-10 Online registration is available here. Or you may call Gibbs […]
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 […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Paul Nelson, Melvin Maas, Saint Paul's Flying Congressman History Revealed Series October 26, 2017 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library Free and open to all. Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide range of topics drawn from […]
Public Tour Schedule Change for Sunday, October 29th, 2017 The Gibbs Farmhouse and One-Room Schoolhouse will be closed on October 29th, therefore regular tours of these buildings will not occur on this date. Please join us for a Dakota tour at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 to learn all about seasonal rounds of Dakota […]
Gibbs Farm Fall Volunteer Day November 11, 2017 11:00am-4:00pm Help us close the site for the winter! It was a fantastic season, and now it’s time to prepare for the cold weather. We need volunteers for outdoor projects, which include taking down signs, covering garden beds, working in the compost pile and more! This event […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents John Watson Milton, For the Good of the Order: Nick Coleman History Revealed Series November 30, 2017 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library Free and open to all. Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide range of […]
Happy Holidays & Thank You! RCHS & Gibbs Farm would like to thank all of our volunteers, members and supporters for all of your time, passion, and donations in 2017. […]
Ramsey County Historical Society presents Greg Brick, Minnesota Caves: History and Lore History Revealed Series January 25, 2018 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library Free and open to all. […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Steve Werle, The Political Rise, Demise & Redemption of Harold E. Stassen (1907-2001) History Revealed Series February 15, 2018 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville […]
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 […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Mollie Spillman, How to Research Your House History Revealed - Lunchtime Series March 14, 2018 Wednesday, noon-1:00 pm Landmark Center, Courtroom 326 Free and open […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Kim Heikkila, To Bear the Mark: Unwed Motherhood at the Salvation Army’s Booth Memorial Hospital, 1913-1973 (or, History, My Mother, and Me) History Revealed Series […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents James Marrinan & Bonnie Lindberg, Value: It's Not Always in the Money! A Historic Look at YOUR Treasured Antiques History Revealed Landmark Lunch Series April […]
Even though the warm weather is taking its time, field trip season is fast approaching and we need help doing some outdoor spring clean-up! Projects include garden prep, trash pickup and minor landscaping. This is a great time to learn about additional volunteer opportunities at Gibbs Farm, plus volunteers will receive a complimentary admission for […]
Help us prepare our site for opening day! Check back soon for more details! RSVP to [email protected]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Paul Nelson, Rocky Roots: A Walking Tour of the Geology of Downtown Saint Paul History Revealed – Tour Series May 16, 2018 Wednesday, noon-1:00 pm […]