Events & Programs for September 19 - May 30

History Revealed: Immigration Walking Tour

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 […]

History Revealed: Frederick McGhee

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

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 […]

Gibbs Farm Ice Cream Sunday

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

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 cream is included in general admission. Special thanks to agropur for supplying the delicious dairy products that go into our ice cream. Admissions: $8 adults, […]

Digging History Camp 2018

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

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 learning about pioneer life in 1849 through this dig, or searching for the Dakota trail that crossed the Gibbs farm, archaeology has played an important […]

Gibbs Farm Evening Tour

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

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 […]

Family Friendly Saturdays: Butter Making

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 homemade churned butter! Two, Hour-Long Sessions: 11am & 1pm Participation in this activity is included in regular admission costs.

Dakota Day Camp 2018

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

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 input from members of the Dakota community. Camp focus is on Dakota seasonal rounds and includes language, activities and crafts. Join us on Thursday during […]

History Revealed: MN State Fair in WWI

Ramsey County Library - Roseville 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN, United States

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 […]

Prairie Festival: Celebrating the Dakota, Past and Present

Gibbs Volunteer Interest Form

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 Man's Village: Wild Ricing, Tipi Life, a tour of our replica Bark Lodge, and much more! U of MN Dakota Language Instructors will be leading […]