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February 9, 2010

Homeschool Days: Snow Day at Jeffers Petroglyphs

Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site, Comfrey MN

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.

Learn the science behind snow, read snow stories, play snowflake games, do snowflake art and (weather permitting) use snowshoes and make some tasty ...... more

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History Lounge: The Productive Dr. Borlaug

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: 7 p.m.

Look inside the mind of the late Norman Borlaug, the University of Minnesota agronomist who found new ways to sustain the growing global population. ...... more

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February 11, 2010

World War II History Roundtable: The Role of Bombers Against Germany The Role of Bombers Against Germany

Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul MN

Time: 7 p.m.

Author Williamson Murray will be joined by Army Air Forces Veterans for a lecture on the European Theater air war. The presentation will cover early ...... more

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February 12, 2010

Romance and Relaxation at the Hill House

James J. Hill House, St. Paul MN

Time: 6:30 p.m. tour; 7:30 relaxation class

Romance and relaxation are the topics of a special evening tour and meditation class. During the tour, learn about the long marriage of James J. and ...... more

February 13, 2010

State Capitol Art Treasures Hunt

Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul MN

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday

Go on a self-guided scavenger hunt to discover 12 beautiful and important decorations in the State Capitol building. Each self-guided booklet ...... more

I'm New Here: Introducing the Library

Minnesota Historical Society Library, St. Paul

Time: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

The library contains an array of sources for finding family history; researching a term paper; looking into the history of a house, business, ...... more

Listening to the Past: Brownie Girl Scout Workshop

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: 10:30 to noon

Explore the exhibit "Open House: If These Walls Could Talk" with a museum guide and discover the stories of the families who lived in one house in ...... more

Ojibwe Mitten Workshop

Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia MN

Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

Learn techniques of leather working at this two-day workshop and create a pair of Ojibwe-style mittens to take home. Adults must accompany children ...... more

Washburn A Mill Tour

Mill City Museum, Minneapolis MN

Time: 1 p.m.

Get an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City Museum building. A museum interpreter will take ...... more

History HiJinx: Black History Month Craft Activity and Scavenger Hunt

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

Explore the museum galleries and hunt for special cards to learn about African American men and women who made significant contributions to the ...... more

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Queen Charlotte’s Birthday Ball

North West Company Fur Post, Pine City MN

Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

This evening of early 19th-century entertainment features a lively country dance, a favorite evening diversion of the era and a pastime frequently ...... more

February 14, 2010

State Capitol Art Treasures Hunt

Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul MN

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday

Go on a self-guided scavenger hunt to discover 12 beautiful and important decorations in the State Capitol building. Each self-guided booklet ...... more

History HiJinx: Black History Month Craft Activity and Scavenger Hunt

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

Explore the museum galleries and hunt for special cards to learn about African American men and women who made significant contributions to the ...... more

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Ojibwe Mitten Workshop

Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia MN

Time: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

Learn techniques of leather working at this two-day workshop and create a pair of Ojibwe-style mittens to take home. Adults must accompany children ...... more

Winning Recipes from the Pillsbury Bake-Off

Mill City Museum, Minneapolis MN

Time: 2 p.m.

See how history is revealed in food as Mill City Museum staff lead a demonstration in the Baking Lab. Learn about the history of the 58-year-old ...... more

Victorian Poetry Slam

James J. Hill House, St. Paul MN

Time: 6 p.m.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with classic poems of the 19th-century in the elegant drawing room of the Hill House. Costumed actors Craig Johnson, Laura ...... more

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