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  • November Volunteer Day

    Please join us for our November 5 Volunteer Day from 10:00-1:00. Gibbs Farm staff will lead volunteers in active outdoor projects to prepare for the end of our 2022 season. […]

  • History Revealed: The Farmer-Labor Movement: A Minnesota Story

    History Revealed: The Farmer-Labor Movement: A Minnesota Story Documentary Film Screening & Discussion with Filmmakers Randy Croce, Tom O'Connell, and Anna Kuharjec History Revealed Series Thursday, November 10, 2022, 7:00 […]

  • Immigration, Identity & the Arts: The Song Poet

    Landmark Center 75 W Fifth Street , Saint Paul, MN, United States

    NEA Big Read Immigration, Identity and the Arts: The Song Poet with Kao Kalia Yang Saturday, November 12, 1:00-2:00 pm History Revealed Part of the NEA Big Read series launched […]

  • Landmark Center Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar

    Landmark Center Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar
    Landmark Center 75 W Fifth Street , Saint Paul, MN, United States

    History defines us, changes us, and helps us grow. What better gift can you give than history? Ramsey County Historical Society offers a variety of Ramsey County and Minnesota history books for readers of all ages. We’ll be selling these stories of local heroes, everyday Minnesotans, grand architecture, Dakota lifeways, business and industry, and more […]

    $5.00

  • Cozy Coloring at Gibbs Farm

    Gibbs Farm 2097 W Larpenteur Ave, Saint Paul , MN, United States

    Join Gibbs for an evening of casual coloring camaraderie!  Come by yourself or with friends to hang out and chat in the renovated red barn over tea or hot chocolate […]

  • Landmark Center Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar

    Landmark Center Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar
    Landmark Center 75 W Fifth Street , Saint Paul, MN, United States

    History defines us, changes us, and helps us grow. What better gift can you give than history? Ramsey County Historical Society offers a variety of Ramsey County and Minnesota history books for readers of all ages. We’ll be selling these stories of local heroes, everyday Minnesotans, grand architecture, Dakota lifeways, business and industry, and more […]

    $5.00

  • Landmark Center Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar

    Landmark Center Old-Fashioned Holiday Bazaar
    Landmark Center 75 W Fifth Street , Saint Paul, MN, United States

    History defines us, changes us, and helps us grow. What better gift can you give than history? Ramsey County Historical Society offers a variety of Ramsey County and Minnesota history books for readers of all ages. We’ll be selling these stories of local heroes, everyday Minnesotans, grand architecture, Dakota lifeways, business and industry, and more […]

    $5.00

  • History Revealed: Activist Roots of the Everyday

    The Activist Roots of the Everyday: Histories of African American Activism in the Twin Cities Adam Bledsoe History Revealed Series Thursday, December 8, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will […]

  • RCHS Author at St. Nikolaustag Event December 10!

    Maplewood Area Historical Society's Bruentrup Farm 2170 County Road D East, Maplewood, MN, United States

    Join Terry Swanson—author of RCHS book Grasshoppers in My Bed—at the Maplewood Area Historical Society's St. Nikolaustag event from noon to 5PM on December 10 at 2170 County Road D East. Bring children and gather 'round for a story! As you browse the old-fashioned traditions at the Heritage Farm, visit Terry for "Lillie's Christmas-Birthday Wish," […]

  • History Revealed: Martin Luther King’s Vision

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Vision of Freedom in American Memory Dr. Walter Greason History Revealed Series New Date: Thursday, January 19, 2023, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting, register on Zoom here. After registering, you will receive […]

  • Grasshoppers in My Bed: The Back Story

    Gibbs Farm 2097 W Larpenteur Ave, Saint Paul , MN, United States

    This event has been cancelled.  A picnic table discussion over muffins, bagels, and coffee. Spend an informal morning at the Gibbs Farm Red Barn with Grasshoppers in My Bed author, Terry Swanson. Learn about the research at the heart of this work of historical fiction - Lillie Gibbs' diary imagined. You'll also have the opportunity […]

  • Exhibition Reception

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    Landmark Center 75 W Fifth Street , Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Ramsey County Historical Society cordially invites you to the Exhibition Reception Connected in Friendship and Service: 50 Years of the Minneapolis-St. Paul (MN) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, 1972-2022 January 21, 2023, 3:00-4:30 pm Landmark Center Ramsey County Historical Society Gallery 75 Fifth Street West, Saint Paul MN 55102 Light Refreshments Program: 3:15 pm Tour […]

  • Winter Garlands

    Gibbs Farm 2097 W Larpenteur Ave, Saint Paul , MN, United States

    Gibbs Farm is hosting a cozy casual evening of winter crafting. Come by yourself or with friends to hang out and chat in the renovated red barn. We will have snacks, tea, hot chocolate and we will even pull out our punch bowl for a cranberry-orange mocktail! Each participant will make a winter garland or […]

  • Color with the Illustrator–Neighborhood Architecture: Irvine Park, St. Paul with Jeanne Kosfeld

    Wet Paint 1684 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN, United States

    On a cold, January afternoon, why not take a Wet Paint class with illustrator Jeanne Kosfeld. Experiment with various media while coloring in Ramsey County Historical Society's Neighborhood Architecture: Irvine Park, Saint Paul coloring book. Have fun with techniques that add pizazz to your page while learning about the architecture and history of the mid-nineteenth […]

    $24

  • Winter Carnival Rondo Night

    Landmark Center 75 W Fifth Street , Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Join RCHS at the Winter Carnival for Rondo Night! Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 - 5:00-9:30 pm Landmark Center 75 West 5th Street, Saint Paul 55102 Enjoy lively Rondo performances. Support BIPOC artisans, businesses and organizations. Savor flavorful bites from Taste of Rondo while learning more about the vibrant history of Rondo. Guest RCHS authors: 5:00-6:00 […]

  • Storytime with Jane Gibbs

    Meet Jane Gibbs and listen to the story of her childhood at Cloud Man's Village! The program will begin with Jane's adventurous storytelling followed by light refreshments, a yarn doll make-and-take craft, and the opportunity to ask Jane questions. Jane Gibbs is portrayed by Karen Dosh, great-great granddaughter of Jane Gibbs and great-granddaughter of Lillie […]

  • History Revealed: Call Him Jack

    Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson, Black Freedom Fighter A Conversation with Authors Yohuru Williams and Michael Long History Revealed Series Thursday, February 23, 2023, 7:00 pm In […]

  • History Revealed: An Interrupted Childhood, Part One

    An Interrupted Childhood: Oral Histories of Polish WWII Survivors in Minnesota, Part One History Revealed Series Thursday, March 2, 2023, 7:00 pm In partnership with the Minnesota Polish Medical Society. […]

  • Winter Crafting Event: Journal Making

    Gibbs Farm 2097 W Larpenteur Ave, Saint Paul , MN, United States

    Make your very own paper journal with Grasshoppers in My Bed illustrator, Peggy Stern. Peggy will also discuss her illustration process for the new RCHS publication. Grasshoppers books will be for sale at this […]

  • History Revealed: Strike!

    Strike!: Twenty Days in 1970 When Minneapolis Teachers Broke the Law Dr. William D. Green History Revealed Series Thursday, March 23, 2023, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side […]

  • History Revealed: An Interrupted Childhood, Part Two

    An Interrupted Childhood: Oral Histories of Polish WWII Survivors in Minnesota, Part Two History Revealed Series Thursday, April 6, 2023, 7:00 pm In partnership with the Minnesota Polish Medical Society, […]

  • Volunteer: Friday Farm Chores

    Volunteer: Friday Farm Chores
    Gibbs Farm 2097 W Larpenteur Ave, Saint Paul , MN, United States

    Help us tackle our to-do list. Friday Farm Chore volunteer days are happening though out our season, the outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, light landscape and orchard […]

  • Volunteer: Friday Farm Chores

    Volunteer: Friday Farm Chores
    Gibbs Farm 2097 W Larpenteur Ave, Saint Paul , MN, United States

    Help us tackle our to-do list. Friday Farm Chore volunteer days are happening though out our season, the outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, light landscape and orchard […]

  • Partner Event: Irvine Park

    George Latimer Central Library 90 W 4th St, Saint Paul , MN, United States

    Neighborhood Architecture – Irvine Park, Saint Paul Jeanne Kosfeld & Richard Kronick George Latimer Central Library Saturday, May 13, 2023 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join the creators of RCHS' […]

  • History Revealed: The Hormel Strike of 1985-1986

    The Hormel Strike of 1985-1986: Historical Perspectives Peter Rachleff History Revealed Series Thursday, May 18, 2023 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 […]

  • Volunteer: Friday Orchard Chores

    Volunteer: Friday Farm Chores
    Gibbs Farm 2097 W Larpenteur Ave, Saint Paul , MN, United States

    Help us tackle our to-do list! No experience is necessary to help us complete seasonal orchard tasks. Gibbs Farm Heritage orchard has over 30 varieties of heirloom and UMN developed […]

  • Gibbs Farm Opening Day

    Join us for Gibbs Farm Opening Day 2023 May 27, 10 am-4 pm Meet our furry and feathered farm animals; hear about RCHS’s book Grasshoppers in My Bed, featuring eleven-year-old […]

  • Partner Program: Justus Ramsey House

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

    An Archaeological Understanding of the Justus Ramsey House Nienow Cultural Consultants: Dr. Jeremy Nienow & Dr. Fred Sutherland May 31, 2023 7:00-8:00 pm Waldmann Brewery 445 Smith Ave. N, Saint […]

    $18.00

  • Volunteer: Friday Farm Chores

    Volunteer: Friday Farm Chores
    Gibbs Farm 2097 W Larpenteur Ave, Saint Paul , MN, United States

    Help us tackle our to-do list. Friday Farm Chore volunteer days are happening though out our season, the outdoor projects change weekly usually planting, watering, weeding, light landscape and orchard […]

  • Art in the Hollow

    Swede Hollow Park 665 Greenbrier St, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Art in the Hollow Swede Hollow Park, St PaulSaturday, June 3, 2023 10:00 am-5:00 pm Park at the Saint Paul Brewing lot688 Minnehaha Ave E, Saint Paul MN Join us at the beautiful Swede Hollow Park for Art in the Hollow, "best hidden art festival in Minnesota"! The RCHS booth will feature: 10:00 am-Noon - […]

  • June 7 Farmhouse Tour

    Our adult-centered farmhouse tour is back! Enjoy a drink, snacks and seasonal samples before heading into the Historic Gibbs Farmhouse with Site Director Sammy Nelson. She will share the unique […]

  • ERA Celebration & Commemorative Plaque Unveiling

    1902 Minnehaha Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 1902 Minnehaha Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Celebration & Plaque Unveiling: Honoring WWII Codebreakers and the Founding of Engineering Research Associates Thursday, June 15, 2023 3:30-5:30 pm 1902 Minnehaha Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55104 Parking for […]

  • Volunteer: Friday Orchard Chores

    Volunteer: Friday Farm Chores
    Gibbs Farm 2097 W Larpenteur Ave, Saint Paul , MN, United States

    Help us tackle our to-do list! No experience is necessary to help us complete seasonal orchard tasks. Gibbs Farm Heritage orchard has over 30 varieties of heirloom and UMN developed […]

  • Partner Event: Sketching with Jeanne Kosfeld

    Irvine Park 251 Walnut Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Sketching in Irvine Park with Jeanne Kosfeld June 17, 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm In Person On Location at Irvine Park in Saint Paul Organized by Wet Paint Tickets: $32.00availble from Wet Paint For tickets and more details see https://info.wetpaintart.com/event/sketching-in-irvine-park-with-jeanne-kosfeld/ A playful, no-fear sketching workshop where you’ll rekindle the wonder for drawing that you […]