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May 16, 2012

Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations

Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul MN

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This exhibit explores the complex history of treaties established between the Dakota and Ojibwe nations and the United States government and how ...... more

"Truck Food Cookbook" with John T. Edge

Mill City Museum, Minneapolis MN

Time: 7 p.m.

Food writer John T. Edge will be your guide to the best American street food at this presentation and book signing. "Truck Food Cookbook" features ...... more

May 17, 2012

Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations

Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul MN

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This exhibit explores the complex history of treaties established between the Dakota and Ojibwe nations and the United States government and how ...... more

Cooking class and signing with Kim Ode, author of Rhubarb Renaissance

Byerly's - St Louis Park, St Louis Park MN

Time: 6-7:00 p.m.

Join Kim Ode for a cooking class at the Byerly's store in St Louis Park and a book signing afterwards of her new book Rhubarb ...... more

May 18, 2012

Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations

Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul MN

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This exhibit explores the complex history of treaties established between the Dakota and Ojibwe nations and the United States government and how ...... more

May 19, 2012

Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations

Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul MN

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This exhibit explores the complex history of treaties established between the Dakota and Ojibwe nations and the United States government and how ...... more

Woodland Pottery Workshop

Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia MN

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

During the first class participants will learn how to dig clay, harvest the tempering agents and construct their clay vessel. During the second ...... more

Living History Saturdays

Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul MN

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On Saturdays in May visitors can step back in time with Minnesota’s largest outdoor “living history” program. Learn about the history of the ...... more

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

Capitol Mall Walking Tour

Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul MN

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays

Since 1912, there has been a rich tradition of placing war memorials and remembrances of noted Minnesotans from the state's history and government ...... more

History Architecture Crawls: Mid-Century Modern

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: 10 a.m. to noon

During the affluent years that followed World War II, pioneering architects created elegant, witty and sometimes futuristic homes and public ...... more

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Junior Ranger Day

Mill City Museum, Minneapolis MN

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

Mill City Museum is teaming up with the National Park Service to highlight the Junior Ranger program and kick off the outdoor season on the ...... more

Summit Avenue Walking Tours

James J. Hill House, St. Paul MN

Time: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays

Take a 90-minute tour of the Summit Avenue neighborhood, named one of America's "Great Streets" in 2008. The walking tours highlight the Gilded-Age ...... more

Family History: Military, Pension and Homestead Records

Minnesota Historical Society Library, St. Paul

Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Civil War disrupted the lives of millions of Americans, but left a rich paper trail for family historians. This first half of this class will ...... more

Blacksmith For a Day I

Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul MN

Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join the skilled tradesmen of the historic fort to try blacksmithing under the direction of the smith. You'll select a project, work the forge, ...... more

Oslo Reiselivskor Choir

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: 2 p.m.

Oslo Reiselivskor (Oslo Travel Industry Choir) was established in 1992 and consists of 35 singers employed in the travel industry in Oslo, Norway. ...... more

Folk Art: Junior Girl Scout Workshop

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: 1 to 3:30 p.m

What do images and artifacts tell us about the past? In this workshop, explore the "Minnesota’s Greatest Generation" exhibit and examine historic ...... more

Treaty Rights and Their Implications

Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul MN

Time: 1 p.m.

Bruce White and Frank Bibeau will present a program focusing on Dakota and Ojibwe treaties that contain reserved rights for hunting, fishing and ...... more

History Chef: Family Cooking at the Ramsey House

Alexander Ramsey House, St. Paul MN

Time: 10 a.m. to Noon

Roll up your sleeves to help create some of the Ramsey’s favorite foods. In this two hour family-friendly program, young chefs (and their adult ...... more

Book signing with Tricia Cornell, author of Eat More Vegetables

Cooks of Crocus Hill-St. Paul, St. Paul MN

Time: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Join Tricia Cornell for a book signing of her new book Eat More Vegetables: Making the Most of Your Seasonal Produce. For more information call ...... more

Book signing with Kim Ode, author of Rhubarb Renaissance

Cooks of Crocus Hill-Edina, Edina MN

Time: 1 to 3:00 p.m.

Join Kim Ode for a signing of her new book Rhubarb Renaissance. The author invites us to join her in celebrating rhubarb as one of the great flavors ...... more

May 20, 2012

Capitol Mall Walking Tour

Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul MN

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays

Since 1912, there has been a rich tradition of placing war memorials and remembrances of noted Minnesotans from the state's history and government ...... more

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

Summit Avenue Walking Tours

James J. Hill House, St. Paul MN

Time: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays

Take a 90-minute tour of the Summit Avenue neighborhood, named one of America's "Great Streets" in 2008. The walking tours highlight the Gilded-Age ...... more

May 21, 2012

Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations

Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul MN

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This exhibit explores the complex history of treaties established between the Dakota and Ojibwe nations and the United States government and how ...... more

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