Gibbs Farm

Gibbs Farm Director Sammy Nelson is a Master Naturalist and bird enthusiast. Join her bright and early on Wednesday, May 8th for a guided outdoor tour of the 8-acre site. This is a special opportunity to visit the Gibbs Farm site in the morning and it will be prime time to…

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…

Save the Date! Our annual Apple Festival will take place on Saturday, September 24 from 10-4. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate fall with a visit our heritage orchard. Sample apple varieties, explore the prairie and take part in some community seed saving with MN Seed Project. Plus: Music…

Grasshoppers in My Bed: Lillie Belle Gibbs, Minnesota Farm Girl, 1877 Terry Swanson and Peggy Stern History Revealed Series Thursday, August 4, 2022, 7:00 pm In partnership with the East Side Freedom Library & Roseville Library Live presentation on Zoom Register in advance for this meeting,…

Please join us for our May 8th volunteer Day from 10:00-2:00. Gibbs Farm staff will lead volunteers in active outdoor projects to prepare for our 2021 season. Projects will include: gardening, light landscaping and site clean-up. Let us know you are coming by using our SignUp page or emailing Clare@RCHS.com.

Ramsey County Historical Society Presents Jeremy Nienow, Public Archaeology Opportunities in Ramsey County History Revealed Series September 17, 2019 Tuesday, 6:30 pm Gibbs Farm Free and open to all. Reservations requested: Reservation Form Join RCHS for History Revealed, our program series…

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…

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…

This Event has been cancelled due to weather, please join us on May 11th, for a snow free Volunteer Day.   More Options for Group Volunteers Gibbs Farm has a variety of projects for volunteer groups. Group volunteer projects are active and outdoor, options may include painting, gardening and light landscaping.