Summit Avenue Walking Tour

St. Paul's Summit Avenue is the longest stretch of Victorian mansions remaining in the country. Join our knowledgeable guides on a tour to learn about the architecture, social history, and preservation issues of the historic neighborhood.

Tours are 90 minutes. The tour starts at the James J. Hill House and covers 1.5 miles.

Tours do not include house tours or self-guided access to building interiors.

All areas are accessible, but some side streets are cobblestone and have historic stone curbs.

Summer Preview Day

Join us Saturday for our summer preview day! The historic fort will be open to explore at your own pace, with staff stationed around the site and historic demonstrations throughout the day.

We will be offering 15 minute "History 101" tours on the half hour starting at 10:30 am. This will be your chance to see the fort outside of guided tours until the summer season starts on June 7, so don’t miss out!

Story Time and Crafts

Our monthly Story Time in partnership with MN Parent is back at Forgotten Star Brewing on April 13! Join us in the taproom with local Author, Laura Inks Joswiak. Learn more about Laura and her book here: https://laurajoswiak.com/about-the-book/
As always, kiddos can enjoy stories and crafting! Get the fam together and come on out.

Sapling Giveaway: Pre Earth Day Celebration

Get ready for Earth Day with us and celebrate with a complimentary tree sapling when you purchase a pint on April 19! Make sure to be one of the first 200 people, begins at 11AM. Cheers!
*Beverage can be N/A as long is there a value of seven dollars or more.

Nature Notes with Tettegouche Naturalist, Kurt Mead

Join us for a program with Kurt Mead, Tettegouche State Park Interpretive Naturalist. This month's program is called “These are a Few of my Favorite Things,” covering some of the critters and factors that make the North Shore special.

Mother's Day Weekend Jewelry Sale

This Mother's Day weekend, celebrate Mom with an extra 20% off all jewelry at the History Center museum store!

Give Mom a hug, and the gift of a necklace, earrings, bracelet, or more. This sale only happens in-store, so hurry in and pick out the perfect present for the Mom in your life.

Mother's Day Weekend Cookie Sampling

Enjoy a cookie while you shop over Mother's Day weekend!

Local cookie company Thumbs Cookies will be at the History Center store giving out samples. Thumbs Cookies is women-owned and founded by a mother-daughter team. If you want to take some sweet treats home or share as a gift, Thumbs Cookies will also be available for sale.


MMAM Season Saturday

Art is for everyone! Join the Minnesota Marine Art Museum for the Spring Seasonal Saturday on April 12. With $1 admission for all, this is a fun and lively day to visit the museum for first-time visitors and experienced museum-goers alike.

Going Out, Coming In, Walking Tour

Take a guided walking tour of LGBTQIA+ community spaces in Downtown Minneapolis. Visit a selection of the sites highlighted in the exhibit, Going Out, Coming In: LGBTQ+ Spaces in Downtown Minneapolis. Hear the stories of queer resistance, love, and identity formation amid the evolution of the neighborhood through the 20th century. The tour includes about 2 miles of moderately-paced walking.

Flatland Cavalry

Flatland Cavalry brings their ‘Flatland Forever(more)’ Tour to Fillmore Minneapolis on September 11th! With them they bring special guest William Beckmann! Make sure to get your tickets now!