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 […]
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 March 22, 2018 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library Free and open to all. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ramsey County Historical Society presents Terry Swanson, Elaine Goodale Eastman: Sister to the Sioux, In Her Own Words History Revealed Series May 24, 2018 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville […]
Join us Memorial Day Weekend for our 2018 Opening Event! Saturday & Sunday, May 26 & 27 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Enjoy Gibbs Farm Homemade Ice Cream after every […]
June 3: 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 […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Mark Haidet, Walking Tour of the Minnesota State Fair History Revealed – Tour Series June 6, 2018 Wednesday, 10:30 am-noon Minnesota State Fair SOLD OUT. […]
Make your very own woven basket to take home. Demonstration will be led by experienced Gibbs Farm Staff. Recommended age: 10 and up. Admission is limited, so register soon! Two […]
SOLD OUT. Gibbs Farm, in partnership with The Good Acre, presents open fire cooking! Join Yia Vang, co-founder of the Union Kitchen MN, for an evening of open fire cooking […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Tom Schroeder, Bar Hopping through History: Tales of St. Paul's Early Saloons History Revealed: A Toast to History at Waldmann Series Thursday, June 14, 2018 Presentation: 7:45-9:00 pm Waldmann Brewery & Wurstery Free and open to all. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from […]
June 17: Make your own Sundae! Fathers' Day Special: Dads get free admission! A delicious treat for the heat of summer. We'll provide our own homemade ice cream and a variety […]
Tuesday-Thursday; June 19-21 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 Girls Ages 6-10 Three Days, Three Experiences: Life as a Pioneer girl, Dakota girl and Victorian girl. Campers discover what the lives of […]
Tea Party on the Lawn Saturday, June 23rd Two sessions: 11am and 1pm Join us at a late morning or mid-afternoon tea on the front lawn of the old Gibbs […]
Tuesday-Thursday; June 26-28 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 per week Ages 6-10 Children ages 6-10 travel back in time to experience school, work and play in this three-day pioneer immersion history camp to learn about life in the 1800s. Campers attend the one-room schoolhouse each day, learning “reading, writing and arithmetic” in a fun and kid-friendly […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Scott Carlson, Twin Cities Beer History Revealed Series June 28, 2018 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library Free and open to all. Join RCHS […]
July 1: 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 […]
MN Master Naturalists and Gibbs Farm volunteers Kathy Robbins and Cathy Croghan will lead a 45 minute walking tour through the Gibbs Farm site. Learn to identify woody plants and find out how they were used by the Dakota and early settlers of Minnesota. No pre-registration required, the tour is included with admission!
Tuesday-Thursday, July 10-12; 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 Girls Ages 11-15 Brand new for summer 2018! Experience crafts, pastimes, and mannerisms from the highpoints of the Victorian Era! Campers will spend three days immersed in Victorian culture. They will learn about the Victorian languages of flowers and fans, practice their sewing and drawing skills, and press […]
Peter Rachleff, Immigration Then and Now: From Swede Hollow to Arlington Hills Walking Tour History Revealed – Tour Series July 11, 2018 Wednesday, noon-1:30 pm 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 […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Paul Nelson, Fredrick McGhee History Revealed: A Toast to History at Waldmann Series Thursday, July 12, 2018 Waldmann Brewery & Wurstery 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 wide […]
July 15: 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. Ice […]
Tuesday-Thursday, July 17-19; 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 Ages 11-15 In 1995, Gibbs Farm located the original “Soddy” site and participated in an archaeological dig with the University of Minnesota. Whether learning about pioneer life in 1849 through this dig, or searching for the Dakota trail that crossed the Gibbs farm, archaeology has played an important […]
History loving adults are invited to our very first evening tour. Visitors can enjoy a complimentary beverage and light refreshments on the porch before going on a tour of the […]
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 […]
Tuesday-Thursday, July 24-26 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 This Dakota lifeways camp is for boys and girls ages 6-10 years old. This interactive camp is led by Gibbs Farm staff with input from members of the Dakota community. Camp focus is on Dakota seasonal rounds and includes language, activities and crafts. Join us on Thursday during […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Mark Haidet, The Minnesota State Fair during World War I History Revealed Series July 26, 2018 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library Free and open […]
Celebrating Minnesota's First People. Celebrating the Dakota, Past and Present Programs for the day will include stations where guests can learn about the seasonal life of the Dakota of Cloud […]
A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Ice cream is included in general […]
Tuesday-Thursday; July 31-August 2 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 per week Ages 6-10 Children ages 6-10 travel back in time to experience school, work and play in this three-day pioneer immersion history camp to learn about life in the 1800s. Campers attend the one-room schoolhouse each day, learning “reading, writing and arithmetic” in a fun and kid-friendly […]
Back by popular demand! Gibbs Farm, in partnership with The Good Acre, presents open fire cooking! Join Chef Yia Vang, co-founder of the Union Kitchen MN, for an evening of […]
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 […]
Tuesday-Thursday; August 7-9 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 Girls 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 girls a first-hand appreciation of the daily lives of girls […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Stephen Osman, Fort Snelling & the Civil War: Daily Lives History Revealed: A Toast to History at Waldmann Series Thursday, August 9, 2018 Waldmann Brewery […]
A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Ice cream is included in general […]
Tuesday-Thursday; August 14-16 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 per week Ages 6-10 Children ages 6-10 travel back in time to experience school, work and play in this three-day pioneer immersion history camp to learn about life in the 1800s. Campers attend the one-room schoolhouse each day, learning “reading, writing and arithmetic” in a fun and kid-friendly […]
Special Event: Member Celebration & Thank-You at Gibbs Farm! Saturday, August 18, 10:00 am-4:00 pm Free Admission! Everyone is invited - bring your friends and family Join us for a […]
Tuesday-Thursday; August 21-23 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 Girls 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 girls a first-hand appreciation of the daily lives of […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Grant Merritt, Iron and Water: My Life Protecting Minnesota's Environment History Revealed Series August 23, 2018 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library 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 […]
Its been one of our busiest summers yet, and we couldn't do it without you! Here is your opportunity to help us get ready for the fall field trip season. […]
Join us for our last Ice Cream Sunday of the Season! A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy our homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the […]
Tuesday-Thursday; August 28-30 9:00 am-1:00 pm $99 Girls 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 girls a first-hand appreciation of the daily lives of […]
For adults 21+ only! Thursday August 30th 6pm-8pm History loving adults are invited to the second evening tour of the season. Visitors will enjoy a glass of wine and light […]
Learn all about the importance of pollinators and dip your very own beeswax candle to take home! Candle dipping sessions at 11am, 12pm, and 1pm. The Bell Museum will be […]
Brews in the Barn: Pioneer Beer and Brewing in St. Paul History Revealed Series September 8, 2018 6:00-9:00 PM Tom Schroeder, proprietor of Waldmann's Brewery & Wurstery, will be offering […]
Denis P. Gardner, Our Minnesota State Capitol: From Groundbreaking through Restoration History Revealed Landmark Lunch Series September 12, 2018 Wednesday, noon Landmark Center Free and open to all. Join RCHS […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents History Revealed: A Toast to History at Waldmann Series Thursday, September 13, 2018 Doug Hoverson, The Business & Culture of Beer: From Statehood in 1858 […]
Join us on September 22 for a day of family-friendly apple fun at Gibbs Farm. Our Heritage Orchard will be open to the public and staffed by our volunteers, taste […]
Peter Rachleff, Immigration Then and Now: From Swede Hollow to Arlington Hills Walking Tour History Revealed – Tour Series September 26, 2018 Wednesday, noon-1:30 pm Join RCHS for our presentation […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Bill Lindeke, Saint Paul - Then & Now History Revealed Series September 27, 2018 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library Free and open to […]
Annual RCHS Members' Dinner & Celebration 2018 Bell Museum 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul, MN 55113 Thursday, October 4, 2018 6:00-9:30 pm Schedule TBA Come enjoy dinner and a […]
****Date Change!******** A harvest evening for adults! Celebrate the start of the fall harvest with an evening of eating, drinking, and learning at Gibbs Farm, a magical prairie oasis tucked […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Susan Bartlett Foote, The Crusade for Forgotten Souls: Reforming Minnesota's Mental Health Institutions, 1946-1954 History Revealed Landmark Lunch Series October 10, 2018 Wednesday, noon-1:00 pm […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents History Revealed: A Toast to History at Waldmann Series Thursday, October 11, 2018 Waldmann Brewery & Wurstery Kristin Anderson, Building for Beer in St. Paul’s West […]
Join us on Saturday, October 13th from 11am-2pm for pumpkin carving fun! Artist Peggy Stern will be providing expert tips and fun ideas to decorate your chosen pumpkin or squash. […]
Gibbs Farm MEA Detective Camps 1 or 2 Day Camp Options Campers ages 6-10 $49 for 1 day $80 for both days Registration is closed. Nature Detectives: Thursday, 18th of […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Krista Finstad Hanson, Japanese American Resettlement to St. Paul during World War II: The International Institute, The War Relocation Authority, and Ruth & Earl Tanabara History Revealed […]
Included in general admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors 62+, $5 children 4 and up Free for RCHS members Halloween fun for everyone! Come trick-or-treat at the historic Gibbs Farm House, hunt […]
Help us prepare our site for the winter! Volunteers are needed for active outdoor projects including turning compost, covering garden beds and removing invasive species. These projects are ideal for individuals, families or groups and should be appropriate for students 12+. Participants should dress for the weather and wear sturdy close toed shoes. Bring a […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents History Revealed: A Toast to History at Waldmann Series Peter DeCarlo Minnesota’s Columbus Memorial: Immigration, Colonialism, and Memory on the State Capitol Grounds Waldmann Brewery […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Daniel Bergin, North Star Stories History Revealed Series November 29, 2018 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library 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 wide range of topics […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents History Revealed: A Toast to History at Waldmann Series Thursday, December 13, 2018 Natalie Heneghan, Noticing the New Deal Waldmann Brewery & Wurstery 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 […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents History Revealed: A Toast to History at Waldmann Series Thursday, January 10, 2019 Gary Bruggeman, Minnesota's Oldest Murder Mystery, the Case of Ed Phelan Waldmann […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Jeremy Nienow, Recent Archaeology at Fort Snelling History Revealed Series January 16, 2019 Wednesday, noon Landmark Center Free and open to all. No reservations needed. […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Denis Gardiner, The National Register of Historic Places History Revealed Series January 24, 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, authors and archaeologists, […]
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 February 28, 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 […]
Unity without Uniformity: Celebrating 100 Years of the International Institute of Minnesota Ramsey County Historical Society is proud to be able to partner with the International Institute of Minnesota to present an exhibition celebrating the Institute's 100 anniversary of service to our community. Minnesota is sometimes referred to as the land of 10,000 lakes and […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Elizabeth Duclos-Orsello, Modern Bonds: Redefining Community in Early 20th C Saint Paul Tuesday, March 12, 2019 7:00 pm East Side Freedom Library If you missed […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Andrea Swensson, Got to Be Something Here History Revealed: A Toast to History Series March 14, 2019 Thursday, 7:45 pm (note new time) Waldmann Brewery […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Barbara Sommer, Women’s Oral Histories (& The HIV/AIDS Project) History Revealed Series March 20, 2019 Wednesday, Noon Landmark Center Free and open to all. No […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Terry Swanson, Home Away From Home: Stories From Minnesota’s First Pioneer Girls History Revealed Library Series March 28, 2019 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Marc Manderscheid: Homes vs. Factories: The 95-Year Battle over the Future of the South Highland Park Neighborhood” History Revealed Series April 6, 2019 Saturday, 1:00 […]
This Event has been cancelled due to weather, please join us on May 11th, for a snow free Volunteer Day. More Options for Group Volunteers Gibbs Farm has a variety of projects for volunteer groups. Group volunteer projects are active and outdoor, options may include painting, gardening and light landscaping. These projects are designed to […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Janice Quick: Stories in Stone: Victorian Headstones at Forest Lawn Cemetery History Revealed Series April 17, 2019 Wednesday, noon Landmark Center Landmark Lunch Series Free and […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Larry Millett: Metropolitan Dreams History Revealed Series April 25, 2019 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library Free and open to all. No reservations needed. […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Melvin Carter Jr.: Diesel Heart with Marvin R. Anderson History Revealed Series May 7, 2019 Tuesday, 7:00 pm East Side Freedom Library Free and open […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents History Revealed: A Toast to History at Waldmann Brewery & Wurstery Eric Dregni, Let's Go Fishing!: Fish Tales from the North Woods Thursday, May 9, […]
Help us prepare Gibbs Farm for the summer! Volunteers are needed for active outdoor projects! These include turning compost, preparing garden beds, removing invasive species, painting and light landscaping. These projects are ideal for individuals, families or groups and should be appropriate for students 12+. Participants should dress for the weather and wear sturdy close toed shoes. […]
Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Frank M. White, Black Baseball & The Rondo Neighborhood History Revealed Series May 23, 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, authors and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Join a 45 minute walking tour through the Gibbs Farm site led by Master Naturalists and Gibbs Farm Volunteers Kathy Robbins and Cathy […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 & […]
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/ […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
