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Visit Santa Claus at Split Rock Lighthouse this Holiday Season

Free admission for kids and adults with donations December 9 & 16Stay up to date about all things Minnesota History.

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Dated: November 28, 2023

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TWO HARBORS, Minn (November 28, 2023) – From the North Pole to the North Shore, Santa will be making a few special stops at Split Rock Lighthouse this year! Families can get their photos taken with Kris Kringle in front of an epic wintry backdrop.

Santa will be making his stops on December 9 and 16. Kids under 17 will receive free site admission for the day, as well as adults who bring a donation to CareFree Assisted Living in Silver Bay or the Silver Bay Veterans Home. For a list of donation items, please visit the Minnesota Historical Society calendar of events. You may also register to attend Santa at the Lighthouse through that link.

About the Minnesota Historical Society

The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. MNHS collects, preserves and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs, and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, MNHS preserves our past, shares our state’s stories, and connects people with history.