Past Events

Event Series Gibbs Farm Saturday Public Hours

Gibbs Farm Saturday Public Hours

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

Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Credit & debit card purchases […]

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 story of the Gibbs family with excerpts from family correspondence and Heman’s account books. This fun, in-depth tour focuses on a fascinating time in Minnesota […]

Event Series Gibbs Farm Saturday Public Hours

Gibbs Farm Saturday Public Hours

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

Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Credit & debit card purchases […]

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 the plaque unveiling is available at the site. Featured speakers include: Lowell Benson, VIP Club Remarks from Norb Berg, Control Data, read by James McGuire, […]

Event Series Volunteer: Friday Farm Chores

Volunteer: Friday Orchard 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 apples. In order to keep our crop safe from insects without using harsh chemical pesticides we use more time intensive methods like apple bagging, sticky […]

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 […]

Event Series Gibbs Farm Saturday Public Hours

Gibbs Farm Saturday Public Hours

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

Visit Gibbs Farm! Take a guided tour, visit the farm animals or snap some pictures in the prairie. Guided tours are offered on the hour. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children 4-16, free for children 3 and under. RCHS Members visit Gibbs Farm for free! Credit & debit card purchases […]

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 our newer additions (Tamarack and American Hazelnut)! Learn how these Minnesota trees were used for food, medicine and shelter by the Dakota and settlers. Gibbs […]

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 Juneteenth Observance activities include entertainment, food trucks, and information for job applicants or those seeking additional information on skilled training opportunities starts at 12:00 PM […]

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 and floral history of Falcon Heights. This tour includes samples, snacks and a glass of wine, beer, or non-alcoholic beverage. Tickets are $25 or $20 […]

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 Revealed Series Thursday, June 22, 2023 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library and the Roseville Library. Live presentation on Zoom Register […]