Archaeology Day

You're invited to Archaeology Day at Historic Fort Snelling! Join archaeologists to be detectives of the past and find out how our stories get richer and more complex with each thing we learn.

Enjoy family-friendly archaeology activities, hands-on demonstrations by archaeology professionals, and learn about the history around you.

Try throwing an atlatl, learn how to make pottery, explore your own neighborhood with historic maps, and venture under the floorboards using new technology to get a glimpse of life at Fort Snelling.

Dump Run 5k/Quarter Marathon

Join us for a spectacular day of running and family fun at the Dump Run! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting, there's something for everyone:

Andrew Walesch & His Orchestra

Andrew has loved Tony Bennett since he was a kid. He spent countless hours studying Tony’s phrasing, discography, and overall musical approach. When he was sixteen, he started traveling far and wide to see Tony as many times as possible. (He saw Bennett in concert sixteen times.) All this would culminate one fateful afternoon in 2017 when Walesch encountered Bennett while walking on 57th Street in Manhattan. This chance meeting turned into a forty-five-minute-long conversation over dinner. Here, Bennett took Andrew on a chronological journey through his career, in his own words.

Sophia Shorai & Tommy Barbarella

Sophia Shorai, a contemporary jazz vocalist and singer/songwriter, has been a mainstay on the Twin Cities music scene since 2004. Born in Bindura, Zimbabwe (hence, her middle name Shorai), she began classical piano and voice training at age five. She spent her early childhood mimicking the voices and instrumentation of jazz legends in her father’s record collection. Then, this gave rise to exploring the Golden Age of standards in her early teens.

Safe City Nights

It's that time of year again! Make your calendars for Safe City Nights on July 31st at Queen's Park 3201 20th St S in Moorhead! See flyers for more information along with details. These events are FREE and open to everyone! Please join us! This evening is put on by Moorhead Police Athletics and Activities League and the Moorhead Police Department. These events are sponsored by Gate City Bank, Oertli State Farm , Scheels, Moorhead Fire Department, and IAFF Local 1323. Games to Go will have some g

Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra Performance

The Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra will be performing during the Free Thursday Nights event at the Minnesota History Center on August 1. The concert will take place on the third floor from 6:00 - 7:45 pm.

Gather 'Round with Steve Glischinski in person or by Zoom

Steve is a correspondent for Trains Magazine and is the author of several books on railroading including Regional Railroads of the Midwest, Burlington Northern and its Heritage, Minnesota Railroads: A Photographic History, 1940-2012, and Santa Fe Railroad. An engaging and humorous presenter, Steve will share his vast knowledge and imagery of railroads, as well as answer questions from the crowd on August 1st at 7pm at the History Center. This program is offered both in person and by Zoom, be sure to choose the registration that fits you best.

August First Thursday at the Northrup King Building

We are back in August with First Thursday, right on the first day of the month too. Stroll the halls of the NKB and find incredible art, home goods, furniture, apparel, jewelry, and more!First Thursday is a great time to meet the artists and have conversations about the art, learn the inspirations, and share insights.Start your weekend early with the Northrup King Building this First Thursday to find Open Studios, Open Galleries, and New Art.There are Four Floors to Explore in this mighty historic former seed warehouse, the NKB.August 1, 2024 5 - 9pmPassenger Elevator? You betcha!

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