Events & Programs for May 24 - October 19, 2024

Gibbs Farm Halloween Trick or Treat Trail

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

Something mysterious, magical, and slightly botanical has emerged at Gibbs Farm! The Trick-or-Treat Trail is back on Saturday, October 29th, 2022! Meet a candy-loving fairy, a misfortunate zoologist, and a plethora of steampunk inspired characters.  Be prepared to encounter whimsical plants, get ready to shrink to the size of a mushroom, and stop by a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Event Series 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 […]

Event Series 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. […]

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

Event Series 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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

Saturday Tree Tour

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

Join a 45-minute walking tour through the Gibbs Farm site lead by Master Naturalists Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins. The tour tallest trees (Burr Oak, Black Walnut) and some of […]

Partner Event: Juneteenth at Rondo Commemorative Plaza

Rondo Commemorative Plaza 820 Concordia Ave, Saint Paul, MN

Juneteenth in Rondo Monday, June 19, 2023 Noon-5:00 pm Rondo Commemorative Plaza 820 Concordia Ave, St. Paul, MN Organized by the Rondo Center of Diverse Expressions (RCODE). The 3rd Annual […]

Early Summer Grounds and Gardens Tour

Our first Grounds and Gardens Tour of the season. Drinks, snacks and an evening stroll though our 8-acre site. Sample edible flowers and early veggies while learning about the agricultural […]

History Revealed: Nature’s Crossroads

Nature’s Crossroads: The Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota: A Wide-Ranging Environmental and Historical Study of the Evolution of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul Area With George Vrtis and Christopher W. Wells History […]

Saturday Prairie Walk

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

Join Master Naturalists Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins as they lead a 45 minute tour focusing on Gibbs Farm's restored prairie. See the effects of our late-April controlled burn while […]

Minnesota Sinfonia Family Concert

Recommended for all ages Gibbs Farm and the Bell Museum invite you to a fun-filled evening at the corner of Larpenteur and Cleveland on Thursday, July 13. Kick off the […]

Event Series 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 […]

Prairie Bloom Grounds and Gardens Tour

Join us for an evening tour focusing on our restored prairie! The prairie was installed 20 years ago by prairie restorations and contains grasses, sedges, edible and medicinal plants. We […]

History Revealed: Italians on St. Paul’s East Side

Italians on Saint Paul's East Side John Andreozzi History Revealed Series Thursday, July 20, 2023 In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom […]

History Revealed: Scandinavian Immigrants & the Civil War

Norway House 913 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

For Gud Og Vort Land: Scandinavian Immigrants & the Civil War Saturday, July 22, 9:00 am-1:00 pm Norway House 913 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Join us for a […]

Event Series 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 […]

History Revealed: Whiteness in Plain View

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier St, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Whiteness in Plain View: A History of Racial Exclusion in Minnesota Chad Montrie & James Curry History Revealed Series Thursday, August 10, 2023 7:00 pm In partnership with the East […]

Event Series 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: Sketching in Irvine Park with Jeanne Kosfeld

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

Sketching in Irvine Park with Jeanne Kosfeld August 12, 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm In Person On Location at Irvine Park in Saint Paul Organized by Wet Paint Tickets: $32.00 available from […]

Early Harvest Grounds and Gardens Tour

This adult-only evening tour focuses on heirloom varieties from our crop garden. Try some produce straight from the gardens and sample a summer tomato salad and quick pickles. Bundle some […]

Date Change! Volunteer + Craft: Wattle Fence

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

This new series of events combines crafting and volunteering! We are focusing on historic crafts and gardening skills. Learn something new, help us out and take home part of the […]

$10

September 6 Evening Farmhouse Tour

Enjoy some drinks, and seasonal snacks (preserved foods) then take a tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse with Director Sammy Nelson. The group will spend some extra time in the summer […]

Event Series 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+Craft Herb and Flower Preserving

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

Help us gather and preserve some of the late summer bounty of herbs and flowers. We will pick, wash and bundle herbs from the Gardens at Gibbs. We will also […]

$10

Saturday Tree Tour

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

Join a 45-minute walking tour through the Gibbs Farm site lead by Master Naturalists Cathy Croghan and Kathy Robbins. The tour tallest trees (Burr Oak, Black Walnut) and some of […]

MN SEED Project Seed Collection Event

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

Gibbs Farm is excited to host this early fall Seed Collection Event organized by our friends at MN SEED! MN SEED Project Seed Collection Event at Gibbs Farm Join us […]

$20

Family History Day: Resources

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

Family History Resources at Ramsey County Historical Society and George Latimer Central Library Saturday, September 23, 2023 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm History Revealed Series George Latimer Central Library Family […]

Family History Day: Digital Archiving

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

Family History Resources at Ramsey County Historical Society and George Latimer Central Library Saturday, September 23, 2023 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm History Revealed Series George Latimer Central Library Family […]

Apple Festival

  Gibbs Farm Apple Festival is back this year on September 30th from 10-2, this all ages fall celebration has something for the whole family! Visitors can tour the orchard, […]

Volunteer+Craft Autumn Planting

Fall is a great time to get some gardening done in Minnesota! We need help dividing and moving plants on site. We will be focusing mostly on shade loving native […]

$10
Event Series 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 […]

History Revealed: Oakland Cemetery Walking Tour 2023

Oakland Cemetery 927 Jackson Street, Saint Paul , MN, United States

History Revealed: Oakland Cemetery Historic Walking Tour Thursday, October 12, 2023 1:00 am-2:30 pm To register: Oakland Cemetery Walking Tour 2023 Space is limited to 20, reserve today! Join experienced […]