Category: Community
Opening this Weekend: Capital Crimes
If there is one thing I love almost as much as historical awesomeness, it is musicals. News of the History Theater’s brand new musical that takes place in our very own St. Paul, featuring men with fantastic hats, big guns and great voices, premiering this weekend just made my whole day. You may remember my previous articles regarding gangster activity in Minnesota here and here. Sounds like a great way to spend the weekend, maybe following it up with an aptly named and on-theme dinner (such as the “Harry “Dutch” Sawyer” a pastry encrusted brie complete with Minnesota Apples… more
Framing and Preservation
The other day I went for a great cup of tea at a local coffee shop, and I met up with a great gal who owns the Fast Frame shop accross the street. Tami has been in the framing business for 15 years now, and she knows her stuff. We talked for a couple hours about all sorts of things, business, future objectives, even politics. What I found very interesting were the aspects of preservation from her perspective, as someone who deals with things that are less fragile, but have to be kept in top condition, and must be framed… more
Research Trip to Winona
A couple weeks ago I took a trip to Winona to visit the research library and archives at the Winona County Historical Society. It was a truly great trip. I met a lot of great people who were extremely helpful at the historical society and came away with some great information in the end! I did a little site seeing! And then got to the Winona County Historical Society bright and early, which happens to be located in the beautiful 1915 Armory building. more
Taste of Eagan a Success!
I was so thrilled to be able to attend The Taste of Eagan on behalf of The Historium. It was to be a huge community event; an opportunity for residents to participate in Eagan’s 150th birthday by donating to the food drive, contributing to the time capsule which will be opened in 2060, as well as chowing down on some amazing grub from around town! There was quite a showing and we had an great response to our drawing for a Starbucks Gift Card. We also gave away these great Eagan Historical Trivia Cootie Catchers! Eagan, MN History Game… more
6 Ways to Celebrate Family History Month
October is finally here, leaves are changing and the cool, crisp air is whispering that summer is heading to the other side of the globe. What does this mean? Well, ghoulish goblins and an over-abundance of sweet sugary candy for one, but it also means something else: Family History Month. Family History Month is a great opportunity to spend a little time exploring your roots or to encourage your kids to really connect to history. Here are some great ways to celebrate the occasion: 6. Start planning that big family reunion! What better way to celebrate your heritage than getting… more
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