Minnesota Writers Off the Page About Minnesota Writers Off the Page Launched in April 2022, Minnesota Writers Off the Page is a series which allows local authors the space to share their works and characters – both fictional and real – directly with readers. Books span a range of genres… Read More
Learning from Place About Learning from Place About the Experience Upcoming Offerings Image Gallery About Learning from Place When you join one of our Learning From Place experiences, you learn in ways that are not available in a… Read More
NUESTRO NORTEOur North About NUESTRO NORTE Through shared stories, memories, original music and fictional, symbolic scenes, this beautiful cinematic portrait is more than a documentary – it is a love letter to a community, its history, and its future. Brought to life by the talented filmmaker Martín Blanco, NUESTRO… Read More
Spark! Places of InnovationMuseum on Main Street About Spark! Places of Innovation Spark! Places of Innovation (Spark!) is a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program. The exhibit dives into innovation and invention happening in rural America. Spark! features stories from over 30 rural communities across the nation… Read More
Minnesota Center for Social Studies EducationHelping students make sense of the world—and their place in it. About Social Studies Education When students investigate real questions and connect history to their communities, they build critical thinking skills, strengthen literacy and historical context, and develop the skills needed to navigate a complex world. We work… Read More
Poetry PathwaysPoetry Mini-Grants for K-5 Classrooms About Poetry Pathways Poetry is vital to Minnesota communities, serving as a powerful medium for cultural expression, community building, and drawing attention to important stories and issues, while also providing a space for healing and reflection. It plays a crucial role in education and… Read More
Minnesota Center for Civic Education Turning Civic Learning into Action The Minnesota Humanities Center administers programs that help students build knowledge around the constitution, civics, and public policy. MHC is the state’s coordinator for Project Citizen and We the People, two civic education programs led by the national… Read More
Voices ForwardA Teen Poetry and Public Humanities Initiative About Voices Forward Voices Forward is a poetry and public humanities initiative for emerging youth poets (ages 13-19) from across Minnesota. Poets will explore the Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s themes: Remembering Together Harmonizing Together Moving Together Building Together… Read More
Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate About Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate The Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate (MYPL) celebrates our nation’s top youth poets who are committed to artistic excellence, civic engagement, and social impact. Teen writers (ages 13-19) are invited to submit a portfolio of their original poetry and a CV that… Read More
50th Joint CommemorationRecognizing the end of the Vietnam War, Secret War in Laos, and Southeast Asian conflict The 50th Joint Commemoration honored the intertwined histories of the Vietnam War, Secret War in Laos, and Southeast Asian conflict and their lasting impacts on the Cambodian, Lao, Hmong, Vietnamese communities and Minnesota… Read More