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January 28, 2012

History Theatre - 1968: The Year That Rocked the World

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: See History Theater website for times.

1968. A year of extremes. Of war and love. Of brave beginnings and tragic endings. Of political and social upheaval. Of hatred and hope.History ...... 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

Minnesota Civil War and Battle Flag Tour

Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul MN

Time: 11 a.m.

As part of commemorating Minnesota’s role in the Civil War, a guided tour will feature four newly displayed and conserved Minnesota battle flags, ...... 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. Participants will make a pair of Ojibwe-style mittens to take home. A light lunch and ...... more

Global Hotdish Variety Show: Hosted by Tou Ger Xiong

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. (Pre-show activities start at 1:15 p.m.)

Warm your winter weary heart with a spicy concoction of delightful entertainment for the whole family. This performance series features a magical ...... more

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Winter on the Hill

James J. Hill House, St. Paul MN

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

Celebrate the outdoor and the indoor activities of winter in Minnesota with special displays of Winter Carnival memorabilia, Great Northern Railway ...... more

History HiJinx: A Blizzard of Building – Ice Palaces

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

Fire up your architectural imagination and build a magnificent ice palace using mylar, tin foil, foam core, styrofoam cups, tubes, straws and other ...... more

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Capitol Art and Artists Tour

Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul MN

Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.

See the grand murals, powerful sculptures, exquisite decorations and restored Rathskeller Cafe and view works by artists Kenyon Cox, Edwin ...... more

Gaslight Tours

James J. Hill House, St. Paul MN

Time: Tours leave at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m.

Experience the elegance of the Hill House during these special evening tours focusing on winter entertainments. Costumed guides will escort visitors ...... more

January 29, 2012

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 Theatre - 1968: The Year That Rocked the World

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: See History Theater website for times.

1968. A year of extremes. Of war and love. Of brave beginnings and tragic endings. Of political and social upheaval. Of hatred and hope.History ...... more

History HiJinx: A Blizzard of Building – Ice Palaces

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

Fire up your architectural imagination and build a magnificent ice palace using mylar, tin foil, foam core, styrofoam cups, tubes, straws and other ...... more

See more events in this series

Winter on the Hill

James J. Hill House, St. Paul MN

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

Celebrate the outdoor and the indoor activities of winter in Minnesota with special displays of Winter Carnival memorabilia, Great Northern Railway ...... 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. Participants will make a pair of Ojibwe-style mittens to take home. A light lunch and ...... more

Scratch vs. Mix: Which Brownie is Better?

Mill City Museum, Minneapolis MN

Time: 2 p.m.

See how history is revealed in food in the Baking Lab. Museum staff demonstrate making brownies from scratch versus a mix and share the history of ...... more

January 31, 2012

History Theatre - 1968: The Year That Rocked the World

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: See History Theater website for times.

1968. A year of extremes. Of war and love. Of brave beginnings and tragic endings. Of political and social upheaval. Of hatred and hope.History ...... more

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