This tour is SOLD OUT The history of the Twin Cities is deeply rooted in its lands and waters. Join us for a walk with Tanaǧidaŋ To Wiŋ (Blue Hummingbird Woman or Tara Perron) to learn about her family’s relationship [...]
Learn about the change of the Museum’s beautiful neighborhood over time from a center of activity for Minneapolis’ powerful nineteenth century families to a crossroads of arts, culture, social services, and multi-cultural neighbors today. Led by HHM staff members. The tour will begin and [...]
The history of Minnehaha Falls includes dance halls, secret saloons, wild behavior, lawsuits, and whiskey. Join us for a one-mile walk where the mayhem occurred: crooks, landowners, hoteliers, and saloon owners went to the Falls to turn a profit or to [...]
Street art and graffiti has become more common and visible throughout the Twin Cities in the past several years. Public art projects such as the LynLake Street Art Series and the George Floyd Global Memorial have brought more visibility to street art [...]
This tour is Sold Out The history of the Twin Cities is deeply rooted in its lands and waters. Join us for a walk with Tanaǧidaŋ To Wiŋ (Blue Hummingbird Woman or Tara Perron) to learn about her family’s relationship [...]
In this special member event, Hennepin History Museum archivist Michele Pollard will present the archive’s mission as it fits within the museum’s overall mission and vision, its role in the community and how an archive can help you access your own history.
On Monday October 14, please join us in honoring Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Bassett Creek). Dakota author Diane Wilson will extend a special welcome to participants. A water blessing will be offered by Tanaǧidaŋ To Wiŋ / Blue Hummingbird Woman (Tara Perron), who [...]
Let’s get outside! On Saturday October 19, please join us at The Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Parkway for a day packed with activities celebrating Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Bassett Creek). For full event details, please visit the Loppet Foundation’s webpage here. At 7:00am, [...]
Join us at the museum for a reception to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit. Hear remarks from museum board president Pamela Moore and exhibit co-curators Susan Hunter Weir and Alyssa Thiede. Light refreshments provided. Event is Pay-As-You-Can. Reservations appreciated. [...]
Join baseball historian Stew Thornley for a discussion about Perry “Moose” Werden and his influence on Minnesota baseball in the early 20th century.
