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Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle
February 2, 2026 - By Minnesota Humanities Center
On February 26, MHC will welcome anyone interested to join us for “Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle.” For this event, participants are asked to bring an item connected to an experience of war and conflict — which could be dog tags, a service member’s good luck charm, or a family heirloom — and share the story of this item during the evening.
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2025 Wrap Up: 50th Joint Commemoration, Stories I Wish They’d Tell About the War in Vietnam
December 10, 2025 - By Larry Johnson
When the United States used false information to invade Iraq, many of us wondered, “Didn’t we learn anything from the War in Vietnam?” Several years later, we organized a World Storytelling Day event, SEVEN STORIES I WISH THEY’D TELL ABOUT THE WAR IN VIETNAM.
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Honoring Service, Story, and Humanity: Reflections on Veterans Day
November 11, 2025 - By Casey DeMarais
Every November, we pause to honor those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans Day reminds us not only of their service and sacrifice, but also of the global and human stories intertwined with that service – the allies, families, and communities whose lives are forever connected through shared struggle and resilience.
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Reflections on War and Service at the Capitol Mall
November 11, 2024 - By Colin Nelson-Dusek
In observance of Veterans Voices Month, MHC hosted a special program, “Reflections on War and Service at the Capitol Mall,” on the Minnesota State Capitol Mall.
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The Untold Stories of American Veterans
December 19, 2023 - By Tanya Miller
What began as a qualitative research project on the connection between authentic learning and student engagement quickly grew to have a life of its own. I conceived of this project while conducting research for my dissertation in educational leadership through the Minnesota State University of Moorhead.
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A Vision Trust of Black Men
February 1, 2023 - By Alex Tittle
In October of 2022, MHC partnered with Robin Hickman-Winfield of SoulTouch Productions and The Ordway Theater to form A Vision Trust of Black Men. Robin’s vision is a group of Black men committed to uplifting the Black community and embracing the legacies of Black Veterans. In February 2023, The Ordway…
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The Next Best Thing
April 5, 2019 - By Louise Woehrle
Growing up, I remember my dad talking about his experiences during WWII in the Pacific. I remember studying every page of his Seabee book and seeing photos of him in uniform as Chief Petty Officer. I remember a little cigar box with tissue inside that held his dog tags, a…
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