History & Heritage Travel Ideas

• Explore Scandinavian Culture at the Hjemkomst Center

  

  The Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead brings Scandinavian heritage to life with its Viking ship, stave church, special exhibits, and large seasonal festivals.
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• National Monuments: Pipestone & Grand Portage

  

  Two sites in Minnesota are designated as National Monuments, under protection of the U.S. Park Service, for their cultural and historical significance.
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• Northeast Minnesota Museums Offer a Wide Variety

  

  Minnesota is chock full of interesting destinations to visit, no matter your area of interest or where you are in the state. Hence, Minnesota Museums Month in May, to let people know about the many choices (there are around 600 in the state!) available.
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• Relive St. Paul's Sordid Past on the St. Paul Gangster Tour

  Many local history buffs, are intrigued by St. Paul's notorious gangster era. The crazy nicknames, the pinstripe suits, the Tommy guns, the bathtub gin, the flappers, the hideouts, and, yes, the corruption.
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• Events Commemorate 150th Anniversary of U.S.-Dakota War

  

  Throughout this year, communities and history centers across Minnesota are marking the 150th anniversary of the U.S.-Dakota War.
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• Minnesota Capitol Tour: Insightful, Informative, Inspiring

  

  No matter where you live, you should visit your state capitol at least once in your lifetime. Consider it your "civic duty."
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• Museums Bring History Alive

  

  Discover state stories at historic sites and museums across Minnesota!
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• Historic Minnesota – Prairies, Pioneers and Pipestone

  

  In 1819, soldiers arrived at the junction of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers to build the northwest link in the U.S. chain of forts and agencies.
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• SPAM MMMuseum! Delicious!

  

  It's pretty difficult to pass through Austin and not want to at least take a quick peek inside the 16,500 square feet of SPAM-filled fun.
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• Discover Minnesota's Ethnic Heritage

  

  Museums and sites present the stories of the Ojibwe and Dakota Indians, and of immigrants who settled in Minnesota—years ago or recently. These destinations reflect the rich tapestry that is Minnesota.
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• History Etched in Rock at Jeffers Petroglyphs

  

  Minnesota's recorded history begins at Jeffers, where American Indians for thousands of years have traced life stories in rock carvings.
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• Classic Boats Shine at Alexandria Museum

  

  The Land of Lakes is enamored with boats, and a museum in Alexandria reflects that devotion.
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• Experience 1899 at Historic Forestville

  

  Take a guided tour of historic Forestville in southern Minnesota and experience life at the turn of the 20th century in a Minnesota farm town.
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• Follow the Minnesota River Valley

  

  Visitors are embraced with old-fashioned hospitality along this route. Scenery includes rolling farmland, small towns, and historic sites, many of which highlight Dakota Indian heritage and the 1862 U.S.-Dakota War.
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• Nelson Cultural Center Debuts in Minneapolis

  

  The American Swedish Institute (ASI) in Minneapolis celebrates the completion of the new Nelson Cultural Center with special events on Saturday, June 30.
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• Tour Winona with Architecture App

  

  “Stories in Structure: Winona Architecture Tour” is a handy smart phone app and online resource to enhance your visit to this bluff country town.
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• Swedish Heritage Itinerary

  

  Make your trip a smorgasbord of Swedish and other Scandinavian culture, food, historic sites, and shopping.
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