Events

Monday, November 4

Book Event: "Muus vs. Muus" with Kari Lie Dorer

Join editor and translator Kari Lie Dorer at Next Chapter Booksellers for a presentation about her work on "Muus vs. Muus: The Scandal that Shook Norwegian America"

November 4, 2024, 6 - 7pm

Lectures & Talks

Thursday, November 7

Free Thursday Nights at the History Center

Visit the Minnesota History Center on a Thursday night from 4 pm-8 pm, and get FREE admission and parking!

November 7, 2024, 4 - 8pm

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Family

"Bad River" Film Screening

Join us for a film screening of Bad River at the Minnesota History Center on November 7.

November 7, 2024, 5 - 8pm

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Music, Films, Performances

"A Thousand and One" Film Screening

First Thursday Films

Join us for a screening of A Thousand and One at the Capri Theater.

November 7, 2024, 7 - 9pm

Music, Films, Performances

Friday, November 8

Ramsey After Dark: Other Victorians

Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.

November 8, 2024, 5:30 - 6:45pm

Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul

Lectures & Talks

Ramsey After Dark: Other Victorians

Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.

November 8, 2024, 7:30 - 8:45pm

Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul

Lectures & Talks

Saturday, November 9

Keeper's Tour

Experience Split Rock Lighthouse like the keepers and their families did.

November 9, 2024, 11am - 12pm

Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors

Tours

A WWI Christmas

Snapshot Saturdays

Learn what the holiday season was like for Charles Lindbergh growing up.

November 9, 2024, 1 - 2pm

Charles Lindbergh House and Museum, Little Falls

Lectures & Talks

Keeper's Tour

Experience Split Rock Lighthouse like the keepers and their families did.

November 9, 2024, 1 - 2pm

Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors

Tours

They Would Not Be Moved

North Star Voices

Join historian Bruce White as he discusses his new book.

November 9, 2024, 2 - 3:30pm

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul

Lectures & Talks

Sunday, November 10

Danger and Disaster at the Mill Tour Mill City Museum

Dangers and Disasters Tours

Explore the dangers that workers faced on the job, including the deadly 1878 mill explosion.

November 10, 2024, 10 - 11:30am

Mill City Museum, Minneapolis

Tours

Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting

Reflect on the memory of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald and the total loss of the 29 crew members aboard.

November 10, 2024, 10am - 6pm

Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors

Lectures & Talks

John Coy Chris Park headshots with book cover

Author Event: "So Cold!" with author John Coy and illustrator Chris Park

Meet the author and illustrator and listen to them read their book at this family friendly and educational event.

November 10, 2024, 11am - 1pm

Family

Keeper's Tour

Experience Split Rock Lighthouse like the keepers and their families did.

November 10, 2024, 11am - 12pm

Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors

Tours

Thursday, November 14

Lifelong Learners: Hearth & Home

Join us in the beautifully restored Historic Fort Snelling Visitor Center for a complimentary cup of coffee and in-depth discussions of the site’s long and varied history.

November 14, 2024, 10:30 - 11:15am

Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul