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July 3, 2009

Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Short Plays

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

Performed in the Minnesota’s Greatest Generation: the Depression, the War, the Boom exhibit Tuesdays through Fridays, these four short plays are ...... more

History HiJinx: Silent Wings - World War II Era Paper Gliders

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

During World War II, gliders, known as "Silent Wings," were used to transport troops and equipment behind enemy lines. They were produced by the ...... more

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Adventures in Nature

Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site, Comfrey MN

Time: Daily at 2 p.m.

Join a program designed for children to learn about the people who lived on the prairie and the prairie ecosystem. Topics include the atlatl, an ...... more

Bringing Light to the Petroglyphs

Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site, Comfrey MN

Time: Daily at 3 p.m.

Using mirrors to capture the light greatly enhances a visitor’s ability to view the petroglyphs during the day. On these special tours, a guide will ...... more

July 4, 2009

Traditions of the Trading Post: Birchbark Bonanza

North West Company Fur Post, Pine City MN

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

Explore life in a 19th-century fur post with demonstrations of historic handcrafts. See how Birchbark is used to make an amazing array of items ...... more

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Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tours

Mill City Museum, Minneapolis MN

Time: 11 a.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays

Visit the historic district at St. Anthony Falls, which was once the milling center of the world and is now a growing cultural, recreational and ...... more

Mill City Fourth of July

Mill City Museum, Minneapolis MN

Time: Noon to 7 p.m.

Visit Mill City Museum, the gift store and café during special holiday hours from noon to 7 p.m. Make a splash in the Water Lab, take a ride in the ...... more

Capitol Mall Walking Tour

Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul MN

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

Independence Day Celebration

Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul MN

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

Spend the day celebrating our nation’s independence as people did 178 years ago. Participate in toasting our nation, enjoy a theatrical ...... more

Farmer's Fourth of July

Oliver H. Kelley Farm, Elk River MN

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

Celebrate the Farmer's Fourth of July at the Kelley Farm. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn while the spring lambs and calves prance about. ...... more

Made in America: American Indian Technology

Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site, Comfrey MN

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

Explore American Indian technology through demonstrations and hands-on activities. At 1 p.m. watch a flint knapper create stone tools and try your ...... more

River History Walking Tour

Sibley House Historic Site, Mendota MN

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Henry Sibley was a great hunter and outdoorsman as well as fur trader and powerful politician. Join Sibley House staff on a morning river walk (dog ...... more

Adventures in Nature

Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site, Comfrey MN

Time: Daily at 2 p.m.

Join a program designed for children to learn about the people who lived on the prairie and the prairie ecosystem. Topics include the atlatl, an ...... more

Bringing Light to the Petroglyphs

Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site, Comfrey MN

Time: Daily at 3 p.m.

Using mirrors to capture the light greatly enhances a visitor’s ability to view the petroglyphs during the day. On these special tours, a guide will ...... more

1899 Independence Day Celebration

Historic Forestville, Preston MN

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

Minnesotans expressed local and national pride in the 1890s, after winning a quick war against Spain and recovering from the financial panic of ...... 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 "Greatest Streets" in 2008. The popular walking tours include a ...... more

Children's Programs: Beautiful Beads

Lower Sioux Agency, Morton MN

Time: 2 p.m.

In this program, children will learn about American Indian beadwork, then they'll make a bracelet to take home. ...... more

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Following the Footprints of History Guided Tour

Lower Sioux Agency, Morton MN

Time: 11 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday (and Memorial Day), 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday

Take a guided walking tour and gain insight into traditional Dakota culture, how the lives of the Dakota changed because of government policies and ...... more

July 5, 2009

Traditions of the Trading Post: Birchbark Bonanza

North West Company Fur Post, Pine City MN

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday

Explore life in a 19th-century fur post with demonstrations of historic handcrafts. See how Birchbark is used to make an amazing array of items ...... more

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Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tours

Mill City Museum, Minneapolis MN

Time: 11 a.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays

Visit the historic district at St. Anthony Falls, which was once the milling center of the world and is now a growing cultural, recreational and ...... more

Independence Day

Harkin Store, New Ulm MN

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.

Celebrate Independence Day at the Harkin Store, where a piece of 19th century remains preserved. Visit the general store, play checkers and relax on ...... more

Bringing Light to the Petroglyphs

Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site, Comfrey MN

Time: Daily at 3 p.m.

Using mirrors to capture the light greatly enhances a visitor’s ability to view the petroglyphs during the day. On these special tours, a guide will ...... more

Adventures in Nature

Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site, Comfrey MN

Time: Daily at 2 p.m.

Join a program designed for children to learn about the people who lived on the prairie and the prairie ecosystem. Topics include the atlatl, an ...... more

Following the Footprints of History Guided Tour

Lower Sioux Agency, Morton MN

Time: 11 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday (and Memorial Day), 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday

Take a guided walking tour and gain insight into traditional Dakota culture, how the lives of the Dakota changed because of government policies and ...... more

Children's Programs: Beautiful Beads

Lower Sioux Agency, Morton MN

Time: 2 p.m.

In this program, children will learn about American Indian beadwork, then they'll make a bracelet to take home. ...... more

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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 "Greatest Streets" in 2008. The popular walking tours include a ...... more

July 6, 2009

Refinement and Charm for Debutantes

Alexander Ramsey House, St. Paul MN

Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Designed for young ladies who have already attended the Ramsey Finishing School, this day camp expands on all areas of a young lady's education, ...... more

July 7, 2009

History HiJinx: Silent Wings - World War II Era Paper Gliders

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

During World War II, gliders, known as "Silent Wings," were used to transport troops and equipment behind enemy lines. They were produced by the ...... more

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Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Short Plays

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

Performed in the Minnesota’s Greatest Generation: the Depression, the War, the Boom exhibit Tuesdays through Fridays, these four short plays are ...... more

Refinement and Charm for Debutantes

Alexander Ramsey House, St. Paul MN

Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Designed for young ladies who have already attended the Ramsey Finishing School, this day camp expands on all areas of a young lady's education, ...... more

Nooks and Crannies Tour

James J. Hill House, St. Paul MN

Time: 6 and 7 p.m.

Explore the back staircases, dust chutes, silver vault and more on this 90-minute "behind-the-scenes" tour of the Hill House. Visitors will see the ...... more

9 Nights of Music: Cafe Accordion Orchestra

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Enjoy a loungy, eclectic mix of French flare, Latin heat and Bohemian attitude with Café Accordion Orchestra. Wear your favorite rakish beret to ...... more

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July 8, 2009

Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Short Plays

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

Performed in the Minnesota’s Greatest Generation: the Depression, the War, the Boom exhibit Tuesdays through Fridays, these four short plays are ...... more

History HiJinx: Silent Wings - World War II Era Paper Gliders

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

During World War II, gliders, known as "Silent Wings," were used to transport troops and equipment behind enemy lines. They were produced by the ...... more

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Refinement and Charm for Debutantes

Alexander Ramsey House, St. Paul MN

Time: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Designed for young ladies who have already attended the Ramsey Finishing School, this day camp expands on all areas of a young lady's education, ...... more

History Pub Crawls: Working the West End

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Time: 7 to 9 p.m. (trolley departs at 7 p.m.)

Visit St. Paul's West End and hear true tales of how this neighborhood built a Capital city. Along the way, stop at some of the storied ethnic bars ...... more

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