Press Releases

Help Gibbs Farm House Their Animals Donate Gibbs Farm helps bring Minnesota’s history to life by introducing students to the various types of farm animals the Gibbs family would have raised. Sheep, goats, pigs, ducks, geese, and chickens delight visitors…

Mark your calendars—it’s time again for our beloved annual Gibbs Farm Apple Festival! On September 27, get ready for a day filled with fun as we celebrate fall in Ramsey County! We will have crafts, treats, music, history, and nature activities for every age.  Explore…

Recently the Executive branch of the Federal Government escalated their criticism of the museums you love and trust. As an institution that has worked hard for the last 76 years to preserve and share the stories of our community, we find the stated goals and tenor of these critiques troubling.

The Ramsey County Historical Society is seeking a talented individual to be part of our team for the role of Editor. The Editor manages the publishing program of the Ramsey County Historical Society, with primary responsibility for publishing of the quarterly magazine Ramsey County History. The Editor also…

August’s History Revealed Event with Team Minnesota Students Featuring three History Day competitors from Team Minnesota, August’s History Revealed was an engaging evening of connecting history with passion. In the Sun Ray Library’s community room, friends, family, and community members gathered to hear about the students’ projects and experiences both…

History Revealed – Blkk Hand on the History and Contemporary Use of Tintype Photography In a studio just off of University Avenue in St. Paul, a small crowd filed in to Blkk Hand Photography Studio. We all looked on with wonder as artist Carla Rodriguez revealed the…

Update: This event is sold out. On September 6th RCHS will be joined by chefs from Local Effort for a member-exclusive Farm to Table dinner at Gibbs Farm We are excited to be partnering with local chefs Weston Smith and Catherine Olsen, who will cook a refined farm-to-table dinner experience…

July’s History Revealed Event at Forepaugh’s Restaurant On a lovely mid-July afternoon, guests were welcomed to Forepaugh’s Restaurant in Saint Paul’s historic Irvine Park district for a chef-curated five course meal. This intimate lunch was hosted by Forepaugh’s service manager, Bronson, who shared the history of the…

The Mary Livingston Griggs & Mary Griggs Burke Research Center will be closed from June 30 through July 11, 2025.