@MNHistoryCenter

An interactive museum with permanent and changing exhibits, the Minnesota History Center hosts concerts, lectures, family days and other special events.

 St Paul, MN
minnesotahistorycenter.org/
Joined July 2015
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This week's #FavoriteResourceFriday is Eagle Eye Citizen, a resource from @LibraryCongress. It's designed to help middle and high school students think critically about civic participation, Congress, and American history using primary sources.
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We’re asking for YOUR help! MNHS is requesting design funding from the Minnesota legislature to advance collections care and improve visitor services. You can contact your legislator to share what the History Center means to you and encourage support: mnhs.info/43T58LS
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On December 30, join us for a screening at the @MNHistoryCenter of the film "Before Black Lives Mattered, the Kids Marched for Education" The 2013 Hopkins High School Student Walkout: Education No Discrimination. Check out this @KSTP preview of the event!
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Join us for the next Bands on the Boulevard tomorrow night at 6:30 pm at the History Center with local group, @nunnabove ! Enjoy the lovely weather with this free event featuring live music, craft activities, lawn games and food trucks. See more: mnhs.info/3XHIkvC
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We've had to make some difficult decisions regarding our operations for the next few months. We look forward to a time when we can reopen our doors fully to the public.
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For the continued safety of our staff and visitors and in compliance with the governor's March 25 executive order, we are extending our temporary closure. All historic sites will now remain closed to the public through May 1. For more info, visit mnhs.org/covid-19.
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In response to the Minnesota Department of Health’s newest COVID-19 recommendations, the Minnesota Historical Society has decided to close all historic sites and museums to the public starting tomorrow through March 31. Our full statement here: mnhs.org/media/news/11858
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MN History Center retweeted
HistoryEdMNHS@HistoryEdMNHS2 Nov 2019
#FirstThursdayFilms 🎞️Each month watch a thought-provoking film and engage in community discussion afterward around historical topics that resonate today. This month (Nov. 7th) features the film "Marshall." Students and educators are encouraged to join! bit.ly/332Sj1c
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Minnesota History Center explores Me Too movement through new exhibit fox9.com/news/minnesota-hist…

Minnesota History Center explores Me Too movement through new exhibit

Nearly three years ago, the resurgence of the Me Too movement thrust the conversation about sexual violence into the national dialogue. Now, a small exhibit at the Minnesota History Center explores...

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Join author David Treuer as he examines how the depredations of the past century have spawned new modes of resourcefulness and reinvention among Native Americans at this exclusive lecture. bit.ly/2PZDRVI
Through our partnership with House of Memories, on Oct. 21 & 22 we are offering free Dementia Training Workshops for both professional caregivers and friends & family of those living with dementia. Register and download our app at mnhs.org/houseofmemories
James Loewen, author of the landmark book "Lies My Teacher Told Me," comes to Minnesota to explore what he calls "the most important era in US history you've never heard of" and why it's important right now. bit.ly/34iq93z
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Join author David Treuer as he examines how the depredations of the past century have spawned new modes of resourcefulness and reinvention among Native Americans at this exclusive lecture. bit.ly/2PZDRVI
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James Loewen, author of the landmark book "Lies My Teacher Told Me," comes to Minnesota to explore what he calls "the most important era in US history you've never heard of" and why it's important right now. bit.ly/34iq93z
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Join author David Treuer as he examines how the depredations of the past century have spawned new modes of resourcefulness and reinvention among Native Americans at this exclusive lecture. bit.ly/2PZDRVI
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The @MNHistoryCenter’s African American Family History Research program is a great resource for anyone seeking to know more about their family origins & their family tree. Be sure to check out the history research tools online & at the Gale Family Library! libguides.mnhs.org/aafh

LibGuides: African American Family History Research: Overview

LibGuides: African American Family History Research: Overview

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James Loewen, author of the landmark book "Lies My Teacher Told Me," comes to Minnesota to explore what he calls "the most important era in US history you've never heard of" and why it's important right now. bit.ly/34iq93z
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See the exhibit "Prince: Before the Rain" starting Sept. 21 at the History Center!
Purple Current on HD2 89.3 in the Twin Cities@PurpleCurrent6 Aug 2019
An exhibit of Allen Beaulieu's iconic Prince photos is coming to the @mnhs Minnesota History Center this fall. blog.thecurrent.org/2019/08/…
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ALT Prince kissing woman

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MN History Center retweeted
LWV Minnesota@LWVMinnesota13 Sep 2019
Did you see the @FOX9 story on our new exhibit coming to the @MNHistoryCenter this fall? The “She Voted: Her Fight, Our Right.” exhibit will focus on the roots of the suffrage movement in MN and what those leaders turned to after the country passed the 19th Amendment. #womenvote
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Suffrage movement artifacts to be included in exhibit marking 100 years since Minnesota ratified 19th Amendment fox9.com/news/suffrage-movem…

Suffrage movement artifacts to be included in exhibit marking 100 years since Minnesota ratified...

This week marks an important date in Minnesota history: 100 years ago, the state legislature ratified the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote.

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James Loewen, author of the landmark book "Lies My Teacher Told Me," comes to Minnesota to explore what he calls "the most important era in US history you've never heard of" and why it's important right now. bit.ly/34iq93z
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