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 a very special day with RCHS & Gibbs Farm as we open our site for the season and celebrate and thank all of our members, […]
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 light refreshments before going on a tour of the Gibbs Farmhouse led by Site Manager Sammy Nelson. This tour will go in-depth on the Gibbs […]
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 prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious […]
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 organ, and even participate in a spelling bee! All activities will be led by our costumed School Marm, Miss Lake. Schoolhouse sessions take place at […]
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: Presentation & Book Signing Gibbs Farm Free and open to all. No reservations needed. Join us prior to the presentation to tour our restored native […]
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 activities and a craft to take home. A snack is included. 6/12 – All about Pigs! Campers will get to know our two friendly pigs […]