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 Farm directly at 651-646-8629 to register. Gibbs Farm is offering an exciting, fun, and educational experience for your kids for MEA 2017. This half-day or […]
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 on a fascinating outdoor walking tour of Saint Paul’s famous Oakland Cemetery. The tour will feature the resting places of some of Saint Paul’s most […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 Downtown Saint Paul Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide range of topics […]
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. Waiting List available. Please call 651-222-0701 to be added to the waiting list. Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of […]
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 in the lovely setting of Gibbs Farm. Historic tours will be offered. Adult only event. Registration and payment will be required ($40). Click link below […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Gibbs Farmhouse lead by Site Manager Sammy Nelson. This tour will go in-depth on Jane and Heman Gibbs and their life in early Minnesota. Sammy […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 open fire cooking in the lovely setting of Gibbs Farm. Historic tours will be offered. Adult only event. Registration and payment will be required ($60). […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 refreshments on the porch before going on a tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse lead by Site Manager Sammy Nelson. This tour will go in-depth on […]
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 to the Early 1880’s Waldmann Brewery & Wurstery Free and open to all. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours […]
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 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 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 program with fellow history enthusiasts and celebrate the past year of exciting programs and accomplishments of the Ramsey County Historical Society and Gibbs Farm, in […]
****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 between St. Paul and Minneapolis. Along with staff and volunteers from Gibbs Farm and The Good Acre, your hosts will be cooking instructors Joan and […]
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 Landmark Center Free and open to all. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local historians, […]
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 End Free and open to all. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local historians, authors […]
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 Series October 25, 2018 Thursday, 7:00 pm Ramsey County Roseville Library Free and open to all. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring […]
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 […]
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 & Wurstery Free and open to all. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local historians, […]
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 Brewery & Wurstery Free and open to all. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the best of local […]
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. 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 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 the presentation, you can watch it at the following links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EastSideFreedomLibrary/videos/601328617047594/ YouTube (somewhat better quality): https://youtu.be/MSZaVKkHuEw Free and open to all. No reservations needed. […]
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 & Wurstery The story, from start to superstardom, of the musicians who shaped the Minneapolis Sound. Got to Be Something Here traces the rise of […]
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 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 […]
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 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 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 pm St. Paul Highland Library Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours […]
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. 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 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, 2019 7:45 pm (note new time) Free and open to all. Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series featuring presentations and tours from the […]
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. […]
