Still We Rise: Rochester’s Black Legacy Traveling Exhibit Coming to Historic Forestville

Exhibit will be on display during regular site hours from July 17â27Stay up to date about all things MinnesotaÂ History.

For immediate release

Dated: July 7, 2025

Contacts:

Contacts

Nick Jungheim, 651-259-3060,Â nick.jungheim@mnhs.org or Allison Ortiz,Â 651-259-3051,Â allison.ortiz@mnhs.orgÂ

Location: Historic Forestville

PRESTON, Minn. (July 7, 2025) â This July, an exhibit highlighting the accomplishments of Black community leaders in Rochester and Southeastern Minnesota is coming toÂ Historic Forestville.

The traveling exhibit, titled Still we Rise: Rochesterâs Black Legacy, launched in February 2024 and showcases the history and legacy of the regionâs Black community from the mid-1800s to the present day. It tells the story of the most significant people and events that have shaped the communityâs history.

Still we RiseÂ will be on display at Historic Forestville from July 17â27 and can be viewed during theÂ site's regular hours. Access to the exhibit is included in site admission.

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Still We Rise: Rochester’s Black Legacy Traveling Exhibit Coming to Historic Forestville