Ramsey County Historical Society is hosting our annual fundraising gala at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds this year. Get your tickets below and join us for an evening of fun and philanthropy with cocktails, a live and silent auction, trivia from Trivia Mafia, words from the Minnesota State Fair Foundation, games, and a delicious dinner. Auction items […]
Back by popular demand! 45 minute, register for a 11am, 12pm, 2pm or 3pm timeslot Purchase Here Add some light to the darkest part of the year! Each participant will dip a set of large taper beeswax candles and decorate them with pressed herbs, flowers and foliage gathered this year at Gibbs. These candles […]
Register Here We pressed thousands of flowers this season, now you get to use them to create two unique ornaments using vintage and natural materials. First we will practice some simple pasting techniques using modpodge while learning about pressed flower art from around the world. We will have examples and inspiration of arrangement and […]
Explore Gibbs Farm’s restored prairie in its winter form! Register for Winter PeeWees 9:30am-11:30am on Wednesdays These mini camps are a perfect introduction for 4 & 5 year-olds who are ready for some independent fun! Gibbs Farm staff will lead campers through adventures in topics relating to nature, historic Dakota seasonal life, and early Minnesota […]
Family friendly crafting to brighten up your winter! We have already sliced and dried the oranges so you get to do the fun part! Design your own simple ornaments using the orange slices and wooden beads. We have two session to choose from! Register Here Winter Weather Policy & Details All winter craft programs will be […]
Back for the third year in a row! Make a wall hanging or garland using dried orange slices and wooden beads and locally sourced sticks and branches. This program is geared towards adults, we will be doing quite a bit of measuring and using large needles to string our oranges together. You've got options! We will have […]
We are bringing back a favorite casual crafting day this February. This is truly an all ages event! We’ve got all of the collage materials, paper doilies, sequins, glitter and stickers you need to create one-of-a-kind valentines. Great for all ages! Feel free to get a little messy in our cozy and easily cleanable Red […]
Celebrate Valentine's Day by crafting a Victorian-style masterpiece while enjoying some themed drinks and snacks. Bring your valentine, a pal or come alone! We are bringing out the punch bowls and will have a cocktail and non-alcoholic version for you to sip as we go over some valentines day fun facts. Register Here Our maximalist […]
History Revealed - USS Indianapolis with Ron Duffy Presented by Ramsey County Historical Society Thursday, February 27th 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Free virtual event, registration is required Register Here Join Ron Duffy as he shares the story of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in 1945 during World War II and his work interviewing four survivors. Inner […]
Our last pressed flower craft of the season! Use simple pasting techniques, high-quality paper and flowers from Gibbs to design and decorate a set of pressed flower cards as we wait patiently for spring blooms. Register Here This event is great for all ages and skill levels, we will go over modpodge basics and have […]
This event is sold out. History Revealed: Vikings in the Attic with Eric Dregni Presented by Ramsey County Historical Society and Norway House Norway House, 913 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Thursday, March 6th 1:00 PM-2:30 PM Free event, registration required Register Here Who are these rather odd Scandinavians in our midst? Join us […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 2, 2025, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. RCHS Members Event - Genealogy Tracing Presented by Ramsey County Historical Society 6:00 PM -8:00 PM Cost: $50 Register Here Are you stuck on a family history research challenge? Join professional genealogist Mica L. Anders for an interactive workshop designed to help you […]
Register Here Help us tackle our to-do list! Volunteer at Gibbs Farm on select Friday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings during the 2025 season. The outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, light landscape and orchard projects. Projects best for ages 6+ and are great for students, families, small groups (workplace teams, […]
Register Here Help us tackle our to-do list! Volunteer at Gibbs Farm on select Friday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings during the 2025 season. The outdoor projects change weekly usually […]
