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.
This lecture has been cancelled due to illness. Wednesday, November 13 Hennepin History Museum is excited to announce we are partnering with Preserve Minneapolis as part of the museum’s new Program Partners initiative. This lecture is part of Preserve Minneapolis’s Minneapolis History Lecture Series [...]
This holiday season, shop for Hennepin History Museum merchandise at the Dayton’s Holiday Market! Did you and your family used to look forward each year to going into downtown Minneapolis to do your holiday shopping at Dayton’s huge, flagship department store, [...]
Author Cathy Coats and radio host Robert Pilot (Ho-Chunk) will present a book reading and discussion about the often-excluded history of the Ho-Chunk Nation in Minnesota. Please join us at The Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Parkway on Thursday, November 14 at [...]
From World Series and WNBA Championships to Olympic gold medals and Big Ten titles, and from legends like Herb Brooks and Patty Berg to today’s stars like Suni Lee and Anthony Edwards, the state of Minnesota is blessed with a rich sports [...]
