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SUMMER
at the History Center
Programs and Events
June–August 2014
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
All programs and events take place
at the Minnesota History Center
unless otherwise noted.
JUNE
Tue., 6/3
Exhibit Opens:
War of 1812
Sat., 7/12 & 7/19
1:30-4 p.m.
History Food Crawl
Wed., 6/4, 6/11, 6/18 &
6/25 • 7-9 p.m.
Working the West End
Pub Crawl
Sat., 7/23 & 7/30
7-9 p.m.
Summit Hill Special Pub
Crawl
Thu., 6/5-Sun., 6/8
Member Double
Discount Shopping
Weekend
Sat., 7/26 • 9 a.m.-Noon
& 1-4 p.m.
University Grove Home
Tour
Sat., 6/7 • 9 a.m.-Noon
Mid-Century Modern
Architecture Crawl
Sat., 7/26 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
St. Paul After the Civil
War Tour
Sat., 6/7 • 2 p.m.
The Civil War of 1812
Lecture
Sat., 6/14 & 6/21
1:30-4 p.m.
History Food Crawl
AUGUST
Tue., 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 &
8/26 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.
9 Nights of Music
Wed., 8/6 , 8/13,
8/20 & 8/27 • 7-9 p.m.
Tue.-Sun., 6/17-8/15
Summer History HiJinx
Summit Hill Special Pub
Crawl
Sat., 6/21
2014 Citizenship Day
of Welcome
Sat., 8/9 • 9 a.m.-Noon
Mid-Century Modern
Architecture Crawl
JULY
Tue., 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22
& 7/29 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.
9 Nights of Music
Tue., 7/8 • 10:30 a.m.
Seniors in Mind
Sat., 8/9 & 8/16
1:30-4 p.m.
History Food Crawl
Sat., 8/23 • 9 a.m.-Noon &
1-4 p.m.
Cass Gilbert Home and
Building Tour
Wed., 7/9 & 7/16
7-9 p.m.
Working the West End
Pub Crawl
Sat., 8/23 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
St. Paul After the Civil
War Tour
Sat., 7/12 • 9 a.m.-Noon
Mid-Century Modern
Architecture Crawl
10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
History Day at
Minnesota State Fair
Cover Image: Gumby and Pokey, Toys of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s
exhibit collection (all trademarks
are property of their respective
owners).
Sun., 8/31
Select programs and exhibits
made possible by:
FAMILY FAVES
Summer History HiJinx:
Robot Mania!
Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. &
Sun., Noon-4 p.m. • 6/17-8/15
See some cool vintage robots in the
Toys of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s exhibit,
and then cut, color and add a dash of
flash to create your own paper and wire
contraption. Included with museum
admission.
Toys of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s
Exhibit on view through Jan. 5, 2015.
Dive into the culture and history of popular toys from the ’50s, ’60s
and ’70s – from the kids who played with them to the adults who
bought them – and discover how they reflect American life. You’ll
experience these iconic toys and their stories through three playful
living rooms that bring the decades back to life. Also see page 13
for the new Toys of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s book.
All trademarks are property
of their respective owners.
Museum Theater: Short Plays
About Minnesota History
Tue.-Fri., 6/17-8/8
Daily schedules at
minnesotahistorycenter.org/
museumtheater
Performed inside the History Center
exhibits, these plays include “Tall
Tales of Paul Bunyan,” “Streetcar Time
Machine” and more. Included with
museum admission.
FREE Outdoor Concerts Every
Tuesday in July & August
Bring a lawn chair. Pack a picnic or buy food and beer/wine from the Café
Minnesota terrace grill. Come early and take advantage of free admission to
the museum galleries and stores that are open until 8 p.m. If it rains, the party
moves indoors. minnesotahistorycenter.org/9nights.
6:30-7 p.m.: Dance instruction with Tapestry Folk Dance Center
7-8:30 p.m.: Live music & dancing (unless otherwise noted)
July 1
Café Accordion Orchestra
French/Latin/Gypsy mixer
August 5
Ole Olsson’s Oldtime
Orkestra
Swedish social
July 8
Somali Camel Band with
Abdulkadir Said and
Najiib Elmi
August 12
Urban and traditional Somali folk
dance and song
Waila (chicken scratch) and Finnish
jamboree
July 15
August 19 - Kid-Friendly!
Rockin’ Rondo Jazz Quartet
with Debbie Duncan
Half Pintz Drill Team kicks off the
evening! Jazz, Rhythm and Blues
potpourri honoring Rondo Days in
collaboration with Rondo Avenue, Inc.
July 22
Explosion Big Band
A swinging soiree with Doug
Haining and Scott Agster’s
17-piece orchestra
Gertie and the T.O. Boyz &
Finn Hall
Okee Dokee Brothers
Grammy-winning American Folk
for kids
Special Activities
5:30-7:30 p.m.:
Lawn games, bubbles and toys
6:30-7 p.m.:
Dance instruction (clogging)
7:15-8:30 p.m.: Live music
August 26
Ukrainian Village Band
Ukrainian vechirka (party)
July 29
Dick Hensold Band
Scottish ceilidh
Promotional Partners:
HISTORY CRAWLS
Tickets for all crawls at minnesotahistorycenter.org/crawls or 651-259-3015.
Tours depart from the Minnesota History Center, unless noted.
ARCHITECTURE
Mid-Century Modern Tour
Sat., 6/7, 7/12 & 8/9 • 9 a.m.-Noon
A bus tour of classic mid-century
design by Ralph Rapson, Close
Architects, Eliel Saarinen and others
in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Includes
interiors of public buildings only.
$25 ($5 discount, MNHS members).
University Grove Home Tour
Sat., 7/26 • 9 a.m.-Noon & 1-4 p.m.
Tour exteriors and selected interiors
in a neighborhood recognized as
an “architectural time capsule” of
modern America. $35 ($5 discount,
MNHS members). Presented in
partnership with the University
Grove Neighborhood Association.
Cass Gilbert Home and
Building Tour
Sat., 8/23 • 9 a.m.-Noon and 1-4 p.m.
Explore the exteriors and interiors
of public buildings and gracious
homes designed by Cass Gilbert,
one of the most prolific and
stylistically versatile architects of his
generation. $35 ($5 discount, MNHS
members). Presented in partnership
with the Cass Gilbert Society.
FOOD CRAWLS
Rondo, Frogtown and
University Avenue
Food Crawl
Sat., 6/14, 6/21, 7/12, 7/19, 8/9 &
8/16 • 1:30-4 p.m.
Ride through the history, culture and
cuisine of St. Paul’s most changeable
district on a culinary adventure tour.
$35 ($5 discount MNHS members).
Includes food samples.
PUB CRAWLS
Working the West End
Pub Crawl
Wed., 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/9 &
7/16 • 7-9 p.m. • 21+
Move into St. Paul’s oldest
neighborhood (at least
temporarily) for tales of the
Yankees, Czechs, Germans and
Italians who gave it life. $25 ($5
discount, MNHS members). Drinks
purchased separately.
Summit Hill Special
Pub Crawl
Wed., 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20
& 8/27 • 7-9 p.m. • 21+
Bask in Victorian grace as you
hear the stories behind the epic
rise, fall and rebirth of Summit
Avenue. $25 ($5 discount, MNHS
members). Drinks purchased
separately.
CIVIL WAR
St. Paul After the
Civil War Tour
Sat., 7/26, 8/23 & 9/13
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Departs from Historic Fort Snelling,
200 Tower Avenue, St. Paul
Hear stories of Union veterans,
recently freed slaves and
European immigrants who arrived
here after the Civil War, on a tour
with stops at Oakland Cemetery
and the Old Soldiers Home. $45
($5 discount, MNHS members).
Includes picnic lunch.
HISTORY HAPPENINGS
minnesotahistorycenter.org
Seniors in Mind:
John Howe: The Pencil in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hand
Tue., 7/8 • 10:30 a.m.
Join author Jane King Hession for an illustrated talk about the
architecture and artistry of John Howe, one of the 20th century’s finest
architectural renderers and the one-time chief draftsman for Frank Lloyd
Wright at Taliesin studio. $2 per person (non-refundable). Tickets at
minnesotahistory.org/seniors or call 651-259-3015. Does not include
museum admission.
2014 Citizenship Day of Welcome
Sat., 6/21 • 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bring your family and picnic blanket to welcome new citizens with
music, games and children’s activities, following the naturalization
ceremony. FREE. Does not include museum admission. Co-hosted by
the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.
Minnesota History Day at the State Fair
Sun., 8/31 • 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Join us for the fifth Minnesota History Day at the State Fair’s Carousel
Park. It’s an action-packed line-up of music, trivia and fun. Included with
State Fair admission.
EXHIBIT OPENING
War of 1812: Canada, the United States, Great Britain
and Native Americans
Opens Tue., 6/3
This intimate exhibit created by the Canadian War Museum explores
the War of 1812 through the perspectives of the main participants:
Canadians (including Canadian First Peoples), Americans, the British
and Native Americans. Original artifacts from the MNHS collections will
be on display, including the first map to show the existence of all five
Great Lakes; a first edition of Father Hennepin’s “Travels” and a 1689 fur
trade contract with Nicolas Perrot.
SPECIAL EVENT
The Civil War of 1812 with Pulitzer
Prize-Winning Historian, Alan Taylor
Sat., 6/7 • 2 p.m.
Join distinguished historian Alan Taylor for this
exclusive lecture about the War of 1812, a civil war
between competing visions of North America. $15
($4 discount, MNHS members). Tickets available
at minnesotahistorycenter.org/warof1812 and
651-259-3015. Sponsored by the Consulate
General of Canada.
EXHIBITS
minnesotahistorycenter.org/exhibits
War of 1812: Canada, the
United States, Great Britain
and Native Americans
Minnesota’s Greatest
Generation: the Depression,
the War, the Boom
Opens Tue., 6/3
Explore the War of 1812 through
the perspectives of the main
participants.
Step into the lives of Minnesota’s
Greatest Generation in this
6,000–square–foot exhibit.
Personal stories guide you through
each era and leave you inspired.
Toys of the ’50s, ’60s
and ’70s
Experience iconic toys and their
stories through three playful living
rooms that bring the decades
back to life.
Sights, Sounds and Soul:
Twin Cities through the
Lens of Charles Chamblis
View more than 60 images
documenting the Twin Cities Black
community in the ’70s and ’80s.
Then Now Wow
The history exhibit for kids!
Explore Minnesota’s distinctive
places and faces. Includes
Grainland, a 24–ton boxcar and
model grain elevator.
Weather Permitting
Experience Minnesota weather
events the safe way – indoors!
Don’t miss the tornado.
Open House: If These Walls
Could Talk
Meet 50 different families who
lived in the same St. Paul house
over the last century.
DAILY ACTIVITIES
Don’t miss these ongoing activities, FREE with museum admission.
Live Performances
Daily
Call 651-259-3000 for schedules. Live performances include characters
from Minnesota history, trivia shows and short plays.
History a la Cart
Ongoing
Stop by one of our staffed History a la Cart stations to get a closer look
at artifacts, objects, photographs and more.
MEMBER SHOPPING
Member Double Discount Shopping Days
Thu., 6/5 - Sun., 6/8
You’ll enjoy a 20% shopping discount with your current membership
card. Valid at Café Minnesota and on all regularly priced merchandise
purchased at History Center and sites museum stores and online.
Watch your mail for details. Hours: mnhs.org or 651-259-3131.
Jewelry Trunk Show: Meet artist Karen Journey
Fri., 6/6 - Sat., 6/7
Free gift with purchase to the first 10 members purchasing For the
Journey jewelry on Friday or Saturday at the History Center.
New Book: Toys of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s
By Kate Roberts and Adam Scher
Gumby. Barbie. Slinky. Spirograph. Hot Wheels.
Atari. Beneath those iconic names are rich veins
of nostalgia and history. This book by MNHS
curators explores popular toys in conjunction
with the exhibit on view at the History Center.
Available at the History Center museum store
and shop.mnhs.org.
GENERAL INFO
651-259-3000 • 1-800-657-3773
minnesotahistorycenter.org • facebook.com/minnesotahistorycenter
Group Visits
Library
Adult groups: 651-259-3003 or
mnhs.org/groups
School and youth groups:
651-259-3400 or
minnesotahistorycenter.org/
fieldtrips
The Gale Family Library is home
to the state archives, MNHS
collections and family history
resources. It’s free and open to
the public.
Membership
Featuring Minnesota-related gifts
and books: 651-259-3010 or
mnhs.org/shop
Join the Minnesota Historical
Society and visit 26 sites and
museums for free:
mnhs.org/members
Rentals
Wedding/reception and corporate
rentals offered: 651-259-3030 or
mnhs.org/rental
Museum Stores
Café Minnesota
Featuring a menu that highlights
sustainable, local ingredients, the
café offers self-service dining, with
a grill and stations with entrées,
deli items and desserts.
MUSEUM HOURS
MUSEUM ADMISSION
DIRECTIONS
Tu
W–Sa
Su
$11
Adults
$9Seniors (65+) & students w/ID
$6Children 6–17
FREE Tu 5–8
345 Kellogg Blvd. W in St. Paul.
One block NE of the Cathedral of
Saint Paul at Kellogg and
John Ireland Boulevards.
MNHS Members free.
Admission to Gale Family
Library is free.
Onsite parking ($5). Parking
discount for members.
10–8
10–5
Noon–5
Open 10-5 on July 4.
LIBRARY HOURS
Tu
W–Sa
9–8
9–4
Hours and fees subject to change. Please call ahead for sign language
interpreters, field trip or other group reservations.
New Daily Tour
Visit Historic Fort Snelling this summer and check out “Tensions at the
Fort,” a new 45-minute guided tour beginning June 17.
Learn about the fort’s special events this year at mnhs.org/fortsnelling.
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Visit the Minnesota History Center for the
new exhibit Toys of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.
Tonka Toys dump truck, circa 1970.
345 Kellogg Boulevard West
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
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