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Allison Ortiz, 651-259-3051, allison.ortiz@mnhs.org
Jack Bernstein, 651-259-3058, jack.bernstein@mnhs.org
Nick Jungheim, 651-259-3060, nick.jungheim@mnhs.org

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August 2025
Release date	Release	Location
August 11, 2025	Experience a Day of Native Music, Food, and Art at Mille Lacs Indian Museum
August 4, 2025	Explore the Stars at Split Rock Lighthouse	Split Rock Lighthouse
August 3, 2025	Native American Artists Invited to Apply for Minnesota Historical Society Residency
August 20, 2024	Exhibit Highlighting the Ever-Evolving Experience of Girlhood Coming to the Minnesota History Center	Minnesota History Center
August 20, 2024	Our Home, Limited Edition Product Series Debuts at Native American Music and Arts Festival
August 13, 2024	Meet Draft Horse Teams at the Forest History Center	Forest History Center
August 12, 2024	Hunt for History at the Great Minnesota Get Together
August 11, 2024	Legacy Amendment Supports $294,976 in Small Grants to History Organizations Throughout Minnesota	Minnesota History Center
August 6, 2024	Personal Connections, Professional Lessons: Capstones of the Native American Undergraduate Museum Fellowship	Minnesota History Center

July 2025
Release date	Release	Location
July 30, 2025	Minnesota Historical Society Addresses Organizational Sustainability with Institutional Changes
July 21, 2025	Heritage Partnership Program Supports $432,612 in Grants to Minnesota History Organizations	Minnesota History Center
July 21, 2025	Legacy Amendment Supports $433,703 in Small Grants to History Organizations Throughout Minnesota	Minnesota History Center
July 9, 2025	"My City Was a Sparkling Jewel: Voices of Newcomer Youth from Afghanistan" Coming to Mill City Museum	Mill City Museum
July 6, 2025	Still We Rise: Rochester’s Black Legacy Traveling Exhibit Coming to Historic Forestville	Historic Forestville
July 30, 2024	Free Stargazing Opportunity at Split Rock Lighthouse	Split Rock Lighthouse
July 29, 2024	Forest History Center Expanding to Preserve and Promote History in Grand Rapids	Forest History Center
July 28, 2024	James J. Hill House Hosts Heiruspecs Summer Classic
July 16, 2024	Forest History Center Hosts Be a Naturalist Day	Forest History Center
July 14, 2024	Keeper’s View Event to Celebrate Split Rock Lighthouse’s Anniversary Duplicate	Split Rock Lighthouse
July 9, 2024	Join the Minnesota Historical Society’s 175th Birthday Celebration Duplicate
July 7, 2024	Free Art Exhibit at Mill City Museum to Shine a Light on Disability Justice	Mill City Museum

June 2025
Release date	Release	Location
June 29, 2025	Nine New Fellows Welcomed to Native American Museum Fellowship Program
June 26, 2025	All About History in Southern Minnesota this Summer
June 26, 2025	All About History in Central and Northern Minnesota this Summer
June 26, 2025	All About History in the Twin Cities this Summer
June 26, 2025	Volunteers Needed for Once-In-A-Generation Archaeological Survey
June 24, 2025	History Unearthed at Split Rock Lighthouse	Split Rock Lighthouse
June 23, 2025	Forest History Center Increases Access to Mississippi River with Pontoon Tours	Forest History Center
June 22, 2025	Exhibit Exploring Complex History of Historic Fort Snelling Awarded Prestigious Honor	Historic Fort Snelling
June 16, 2025	Experience Life as a Lumberjack at the Forest History Center	Forest History Center
June 12, 2025	Minnesota Students Take Top Honors at National History Day Competition Duplicate
June 10, 2025	The Minnesota Historical Society Cooks Up A Recipe for Adventure
June 5, 2025	Snake River Fur Post to Showcase Arrowheads and Stone Tools	Snake River Fur Post
June 4, 2025	Grants Available to Preserve Minnesota's History and Culture	Minnesota History Center
June 1, 2025	“Team Minnesota” Heads to National History Day in Washington, DC
June 23, 2024	Snake River Fur Post to Host Basket Making Demonstration	Snake River Fur Post
June 20, 2024	New Experiences at Split Rock Lighthouse Offer Fresh Ways to Explore the Site’s Beauty	Split Rock Lighthouse
June 16, 2024	Spend a Day as a Lumberjack at the Forest History Center	Forest History Center
June 13, 2024	Minnesota Historical Society Celebrates the Past and Present of Juneteenth
June 12, 2024	Minnesota Students Take Top Honors at National History Day Competition
June 9, 2024	Minnesota Historical Society Approves Repatriation of Mankato Hanging Rope to Prairie Island Indian Community
June 9, 2024	Minnesota Historical Society Increases Access to History in 2024
June 9, 2024	Historic Forestville Opens with New Experiences for Visitors	Historic Forestville
June 6, 2024	Historic Adventures Await this Summer
June 2, 2024	Celebrating 100+ Students in Native American Undergraduate Museum Fellowship Program

May 2025
Release date	Release	Location
May 28, 2025	Celebrating Pride Month by Sharing LGBTQIA+ History From Across Minnesota
May 27, 2025	Fillmore County History in Focus at Historic Forestville this Summer	Historic Forestville
May 22, 2025	Initial Phase of Restoration Complete at Split Rock Lighthouse	Split Rock Lighthouse
May 20, 2025	Capitol Art Exhibit Advisory Committee Issues 2027 Call for Proposals
May 20, 2025	Becky & the 48s Liven up Historic Forestville	Historic Forestville
May 15, 2025	Memorial Day Weekend with the Minnesota Historical Society
May 14, 2025	Charles Lindbergh House and Museum Kicks Off 2025 with New Additions	Charles Lindbergh House
May 11, 2025	Legacy Amendment Supports $241,168 in Small Grants to History Organizations Throughout Minnesota
May 28, 2024	Mill City Museum to Host “Theater of Public Policy: Queer Spaces, Twin Cities Places”	Mill City Museum
May 27, 2024	“Team Minnesota” Heads to National History Day in June
May 12, 2024	Split Rock Lighthouse to Host Annual Free North Shore Community Night	Split Rock Lighthouse
May 8, 2024	Mississippi River Paddling Adventures at the Forest History Center
May 8, 2024	Historic Forestville to Operate on a Limited Schedule for 2023 Season
May 8, 2024	Mill City Museum Exhibit Celebrates the History of LGBTQIA+ Communities and Community Spaces Across Minneapolis
May 8, 2024	Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at Historic Fort Snelling
May 8, 2024	New Exhibit at Split Rock Lighthouse Will Examine Relationships with Lake Superior
May 8, 2024	Family-Friendly History Event on Track at James J. Hill House
May 8, 2024	Split Rock Lighthouse Honors Gordon Lightfoot with Beacon Lighting
May 8, 2024	Minneapolis-Based Anti-Racism Documentary Screening at the Minnesota History Center
May 8, 2024	“Team Minnesota” Chosen to Participate in National History Day
May 8, 2024	Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III at the Snake River Fur Post
May 8, 2024	Minnesota Historical Society Preserves and Digitizes Video Collection from 1973-1990
May 8, 2024	Hundreds of Students from Across Minnesota to Compete at State History Day
May 8, 2024	Author Event at the Forest History Center: Making the Carry by Timothy Cochrane
May 8, 2024	“How to Become an American” Book Talk with Daniel Wolff at Mill City Museum
May 8, 2024	Legacy Amendment Supports $253,192 in Small Grants to History Organizations Throughout Minnesota
May 8, 2024	Springtime at Minnesota Historical Society Sites and Museums
May 7, 2024	Celebrating Purple Rain’s 40th Anniversary: Prince Costume on Display at MN History Center
May 7, 2024	Native American Museum Fellowship Aims to Reshape Native Narratives in Museum Work
May 7, 2024	Minnesota Historical Society Welcomes New Artists for 10th Year of Native American Artist-in-Residence Program
May 7, 2024	Black History is Minnesota History: Celebrate at Minnesota History Center
May 7, 2024	Legacy Amendment Supports $315,731 in Small Grants to History Organizations Throughout Minnesota
May 7, 2024	Legacy Amendment Supports $6,691,191 in Large Grants to History Organizations Throughout Minnesota
May 7, 2024	Goalie Mask Designed by Native Artist and Worn by MN Wild Goaltender Acquired by Minnesota Historical Society
May 7, 2024	Exhibition Spotlighting the Perseverance of African Americans Coming to Minnesota History Center
May 7, 2024	Mill City Museum Nominated for Nation’s Best History Museum
May 7, 2024	Winter Lecture Series Returning to the Forest History Center in 2024
May 7, 2024	Tours, Lectures, and Family Fun Featured in Winter Events at Minnesota Historical Society Sites
May 7, 2024	Visit Santa Claus at Split Rock Lighthouse this Holiday Season
May 7, 2024	Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides Coming to Forest History Center this Winter
May 7, 2024	Five New Members Elected to the Minnesota Historical Society Executive Council
May 7, 2024	Holidays on the Hill Returns to the James J. Hill House in December
May 7, 2024	Legacy Amendment Supports $313,062 in Small Grants to History Organizations Throughout Minnesota
May 7, 2024	New Exhibit at Mill City Museum to Feature Vibrant Photos of Minnesota’s Night Sky
May 7, 2024	Silent Film Focused on African American Northern Families and Community Life in South Minneapolis Kicks off Five-Part Event Series
May 7, 2024	Split Rock Lighthouse to Host Annual Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting
May 7, 2024	Program Launches to Teach Minnesota Students About Native American History and Culture
May 7, 2024	Six Top Scholars Highlight a Diverse Range of Complex and Rich American Stories
May 7, 2024	“Lest We Forget”: Powerful Art Exhibit Opens at the Minnesota State Capitol
May 7, 2024	No Tricks, All Treats at Oliver Kelley Farm
May 7, 2024	Mayor Humphrey of Minneapolis: 1945-48 Film Premiering at Minnesota History Center
May 7, 2024	Powerful New Photo Exhibit Spotlights Native American Resilience and Strength
May 7, 2024	Free Series Highlighting Minnesota’s Lesser-Known Landscapes Returns to Minnesota History Center
May 7, 2024	James J. Hill House to Host Twin Cities Tweed Ride 2023 and Lawn Party
May 7, 2024	Minnesota Historical Society Names First Patrick Coleman Chair, Senior Curator of Maps, Rare Books, and Print Culture
May 7, 2024	Minnesota Historical Society Seeks Native American Artists to Preserve Traditional Artforms
May 7, 2024	Fall Events for History Lovers at Minnesota Historical Society Sites
May 7, 2024	Charles Lindbergh House and Museum Celebrates 50th Anniversary
May 7, 2024	Historic Fort Snelling Presents Many Voices, Many Stories, One Place
May 7, 2024	Mille Lacs Indian Museum to Host Native American Music and Arts Festival
May 7, 2024	Experience History in the Making at The Minnesota State Fair
May 7, 2024	“WHOOSH!” A Ghost Story and Music Performance Coming to Mill City Museum
May 7, 2024	Native American Undergraduate Students Share Museum Fellowship Experiences
May 7, 2024	Historic Fun for All Ages at Historic Fort Snelling’s Family Day
May 7, 2024	Jeffers Petroglyphs Invites All Minnesotans to Explore the Stars
May 7, 2024	Split Rock Lighthouse to Host an Evening of Stargazing
May 7, 2024	Forest History Center Welcomes Four New Draft Horses Duplicate
May 7, 2024	Keeper’s View Event to Celebrate Split Rock Lighthouse’s Anniversary
May 7, 2024	Legacy Amendment Supports $216,285 in Small Grants to History Organizations Throughout Minnesota
May 7, 2024	Heritage Partnership Program Supports $237,989 in Grants to Minnesota History Organizations
May 7, 2024	Forest History Center Hosts Be a Naturalist Family Day
May 7, 2024	St. Paul's Charles Schulz Celebrated with Upcoming Exhibit at the Minnesota History Center
May 7, 2024	Historic Fort Snelling Recreates Independence Day in the 1890s
May 7, 2024	Joint Effort to Share Twin Cities’ LGBTQIA+ History Honored with Prestigious Award
May 7, 2024	Alexander Ramsey House Reopens to the Public
May 7, 2024	Minnesota Students Take Top Honors at National History Day Competition in Washington, DC
May 7, 2024	2023 Cohort of Native American Undergraduate Museum Fellowship Announced
May 7, 2024	Historic Summer Adventures at Minnesota Historical Society Sites
May 7, 2024	Bands on the Boulevard Showcases Musical Acts Representing World Cultures
May 7, 2024	Courtyard Family Days at Mill City Museum
May 6, 2024	Hundreds of Students from Across Minnesota Compete in State History Day
May 6, 2024	Minnesota Historical Society Statement Regarding Mankato Hanging Rope
May 6, 2024	Applications Sought for Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant Program
May 6, 2024	Going Out, Coming In: LGBTQ+ Spaces in Downtown Minneapolis Returns to Mill City Museum
May 6, 2024	Spring into Action: Celebrate the History of the Season
May 6, 2024	Exhibit Featuring Vibrant Night Sky Photography Coming to Mille Lacs Indian Museum
May 6, 2024	Legacy Amendment Supports $214,476 in Small Grants to History Organizations Throughout Minnesota
May 6, 2024	Honoring the Past and Embracing the Future: Celebrating Women’s History Month
May 6, 2024	Mill City Museum Wins Fifth Place in Best History Museum Contest	Mill City Museum
May 6, 2024	Minnesota Historical Society Highlights Collections Care During History Matters Day at the Capitol
May 6, 2024	History and Science Come Together for STEM Family Day at Mill City Museum
May 6, 2024	History Forum Takes a Deeper Dive Into the Politics of the Peanuts Gang
May 5, 2024	Photography Exhibit Tells Stories of Our State at the Minnesota State Capitol	Minnesota State Capitol

April 2025
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March 2025
Release date	Release	Location
March 27, 2025	Enjoy Springtime with the Minnesota Historical Society
March 27, 2025	Minnesota Historical Society Press Editor Ann Regan Receives Distinguished 2025 Kay Sexton Award
March 23, 2025	Minnesota Historical Society Announces Awardees of 2025 Native American Artist-in-Residence Programs

February 2025
Release date	Release	Location
February 25, 2025	Join the Minnesota Historical Society in Celebrating Women’s History
February 24, 2025	Protecting the Future by Preserving the Past	Minnesota State Capitol
February 19, 2025	Free Art Exhibit at Mill City Museum Showcases Cities Across Minnesota	Mill City Museum
February 17, 2025	Featured Artists Selected for 2025 Photography and Art at the Rock	Split Rock Lighthouse
February 11, 2025	Learn How Science Shaped Minneapolis at Mill City Museum	Mill City Museum

January 2025
Release date	Release	Location
January 23, 2025	Celebrating Black History Month and Minnesota’s Black Community
January 16, 2025	Winter Lecture Series Returns to the Forest History Center in 2025	Forest History Center
January 14, 2025	Annual Winter Frolic at Snake River Fur Post to Feature Historic Winter Activities	Snake River Fur Post
January 12, 2025	Mill City Museum Nominated for Nation’s Best History Museum Mill City Museum	Mill City Museum

December 2024
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November 2024
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October 2024
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