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 for searching and researching on the RCHS PastPerfect online database. If you are interested in an image for publication or another project, please contact the […]
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 wishes for a great 2016! The image above is from a 1922 postcard, printer unknown, and features a rather athletic Santa strewing wreaths with the […]
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 support in 2016. We are grateful for the hard work, memberships and donations of each and every one of you! Together we have accomplished some […]
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 […]