BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Humanities Center - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mnhum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Minnesota Humanities Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T180000 DTSTAMP:20260814T191221Z CREATED:20260814T190908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T191221Z UID:10000733-1788447600-1788458400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Little Africa Plaza DESCRIPTION:Minnesota is home to a vibrant and growing African diaspora representing many countries\, languages\, and cultural traditions. In St. Paul\, Little Africa has emerged as a cultural corridor where this diversity is expressed and rooted through entrepreneurship\, community leadership\, art\, and food. \nParticipants will gather at Little Africa Plaza and hear from community leaders and culture bearers about the vision behind the new development and the role of African entrepreneurs in shaping the corridor. The experience will include a cooking demonstration featuring injera\, the traditional Ethiopian flatbread and food samples. Through this experience\, participants will learn how food traditions carry stories of family\, culture\, and community. \nParticipants will also visit the African Museum\, Art and Culture Center\, where they will learn about ongoing efforts to elevate African art within the Little Africa cultural corridor and explore opportunities to support this vision through volunteer and event participation. \nK-12 Educators will receive 3 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nThis experience is presented in collaboration with African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS)\, a non-profit organization that supports African immigrant entrepreneurs and has helped advance the vision for Little Africa Plaza and the surrounding cultural corridor. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-little-africa-plaza-september/ LOCATION:Little Africa Plaza\, 678 Snelling Ave N\, St. Paul\, 55104\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Clock Hours/CEUs,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/event_lfp_little_africa_plaza.png ORGANIZER;CN="Immersive Experiences":MAILTO:immersive@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T130000 DTSTAMP:20261016T193033Z CREATED:20260810T212237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T193033Z UID:10000726-1788606000-1788613200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Film Screening: The Making of America DESCRIPTION:Join us to kick off the film tour for The Making of America from OMG Studios. This event includes a film screening\, panel discussion\, and art showcase: Reconstruction 2.0: Allegories of a Better World. \nThis documentary film explores how Enlightenment-era systems of knowledge shaped what became the United States of America. Directed by Monique Linder\, and produced by OMG Studios in partnership with Minnesota Humanities Center\, the film explores how Enlightenment-era systems of knowledge—art\, science\, architecture\, and cartography—produced enduring frameworks for racial slavery\, territorial extraction\, and Indigenous dispossession in what became the United States of America. \nThe showcase features works submitted by artists nationwide\, which examine themes such as virtue and moral courage; nobility beyond class or status; truth\, justice\, and liberation; reconstruction and unlearning; memory\, history\, and inherited systems; cultural healing and collective imagination; and more. \nEvent Schedule\nArt exhibition will be open to view when the Visitor Center opens at 10:00 am\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Art Showcase & Networking\n12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Film Screening\n12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Post Screening Discussion \n \nRegistration\nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. Access to the Visitor Center exhibit and historic fort require site admission. You can watch the trailer on our website. \nRegistration Questions: ftsnelling@mnhs.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-film-screening-the-making-of-america/ LOCATION:Historic Fort Snelling\, 200 Tower Rd\, St. Paul\, 55111\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Films, Plays, & Performances,Free,Juneteenth,Public Programming,Twin Cities Metro ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_making_of_america_film_tour_2026.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Programming":MAILTO:programs@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T180000 DTSTAMP:20261002T143034Z CREATED:20260623T192730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T143034Z UID:10000694-1789052400-1789063200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Little Mekong Cultural District DESCRIPTION:St. Paul’s Little Mekong Cultural District invites participants into a vibrant Southeast Asian cultural corridor shaped by migration\, resilience\, and entrepreneurship along University Avenue. The experience begins at XIA Books & Cafe\, where community leader Va-Megn Thoj welcomes participants and grounds the journey in the story of the Mekong River and its connection to identity\, history\, and place. From there\, participants walk through a neighborhood alive with murals\, shops\, and community stories. Along the way\, elders from Vietnamese Social Services share reflections of pride\, gratitude\, and courage\, including stories from those who came to the United States as refugees of war. At the Hmong Cultural Center\, participants deepen their understanding of the importance\, and the difficulty\, of preserving oral-based histories. If scheduling permits\, they may also have the opportunity to hear the sound of the qeej\, a traditional Hmong instrument whose breath\, rhythm\, and movement carry ancestral voice and ceremony. The journey continues through local restaurants\, where dishes such as somlaw kao kou\, a savory Cambodian soup with green papaya\, eggplant\, and pumpkin\, evoke memories of family\, tradition\, and foodways across generations and borders. The experience closes with group reflection\, inviting participants to connect these sensory and human experiences to a deeper understanding of community\, culture\, and belonging. \nK-12 Educators will receive 3 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nThis experience is presented in collaboration with Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA)\, a non-profit organization whose mission is to create economic and cultural opportunities for Twin Cities Asian American. \nRegistration\nTo ensure that cost is not a barrier\, we have a limited number of complimentary spaces available for Minnesota residents. If you would like to receive a complimentary spot\, please register with the discount code FEEWAIVER. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-little-mekong-cultural-district-sept/ LOCATION:XIA Books & Cafe\, 422 University Ave W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/event_lfp_little_mekong.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Immersive Experiences":MAILTO:immersive@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T203000 DTSTAMP:20261016T192847Z CREATED:20260603T213154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T192847Z UID:10000679-1789059600-1789072200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Marshall - Sketches of Minnesota DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and Marshall community for the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities\, promote dialogue\, bridge divides\, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment. \nBeginning with a catered meal\, these gatherings invite audience members to share what makes their town great\, what they think people get wrong about it\, what local divisions concern them\, and what future they imagine. An improv comedy troupe listens in on the conversations\, takes everything they heard from residents\, and brings it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater. \n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner\n7:15–8:00 PM: Improv show\n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback \nHost Partners: Lyon County Historical Society Museum and Visit Marshall \nThe work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty\, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships\, we facilitate the spaces\, like Sketches of Minnesota\, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/marshall-sketches-of-minnesota/ LOCATION:Marshall Area YMCA\, 200 South A St\, Marshall\, 56258\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Civic Renewal,Films, Plays, & Performances,Free,Greater Minnesota,Sketches of Minnesota ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/event_sketches_mn_marshall_2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Civic Renewal":MAILTO:civics@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T190000 DTSTAMP:20261016T194747Z CREATED:20260818T214840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T194747Z UID:10000743-1789750800-1789758000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Duluth - The Making of America Film Screening DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of the film The Making of America from OMG Studios. This event includes the screening\, panel discussion\, and art showcase: Reconstruction 2.0: Allegories of a Better World. \nThis documentary film explores how Enlightenment-era systems of knowledge shaped what became the United States of America. Directed by Monique Linder\, and produced by OMG Studios in partnership with Minnesota Humanities Center\, the film explores how Enlightenment-era systems of knowledge—art\, science\, architecture\, and cartography—produced enduring frameworks for racial slavery\, territorial extraction\, and Indigenous dispossession in what became the United States of America. \nThe showcase features works submitted by artists nationwide\, which examine themes such as virtue and moral courage; nobility beyond class or status; truth\, justice\, and liberation; reconstruction and unlearning; memory\, history\, and inherited systems; cultural healing and collective imagination; and more. \nThis film is part of an ongoing partnership between MHC and OMG Studios and a continuation of our 2026 Juneteenth commemorative series. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/duluth-the-making-of-america-film-screening/ LOCATION:Zeitgeist Center for Arts\, 222 East Superior Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Films, Plays, & Performances,Greater Minnesota,Juneteenth,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_making_of_america_film_tour_2026.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Programming":MAILTO:programs@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T143000 DTSTAMP:20261002T143008Z CREATED:20260219T214244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T143008Z UID:10000630-1789806600-1789828200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Bdote DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is a place-based experience led by Dakota community members at sites of deep significance in the Twin Cities. Participants engage with Dakota history and contemporary perspectives through story\, observation\, and shared reflection. \nThis experience is open to the general public and is particularly beneficial for educators and others seeking to deepen their understanding of Minnesota history and Dakota perspectives. Due to the nature of the content and the length of the day\, this experience is not recommended for young children. \nFor more information\, visit the Learning from Place: Bdote program page. \n\nCo-Leads (click to expand/collapse)\nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. She has a BA in Dakota Art and Culture and a MAE in Teacher Leadership. She is Project Director for We Are Still Here Minnesota and serves as chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education Association. Ramona was the recipient of the 2021 Ron McKinley Award from Minnesota Education Equity Partnership and the 2023 McKnight Culture Bearers Award. She currently serves on the Indigenous Elder Advisory Board for Carleton College. \nFern Naomi Renville is an artist\, storyteller\, enrolled citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate\, and seventh-generation descendant of Chief Gabriel Renville. Born on the Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota\, Fern currently lives and works in Saint Paul as an educator sharing music\, story\, and land-based learning to promote greater understanding and knowledge of Dakota people. \n\n  \n\nWhat to Expect (click to expand/collapse)\n\nYou will visit Bdote (Fort Snelling State Park)* in the morning and Wic̣aḣapi** in the afternoon\, with a break for lunch on your own.\n\nA Minnesota state park vehicle permit is required for Fort Snelling State Park. [Day passes can be purchased in advance.]\nYou will walk up to one mile over mostly flat terrain with periods of standing. You are welcome to bring a small folding or camping chair for comfort.\nThe experience takes place outdoors; please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.\nSome of the content may bring up strong emotions.\n\n*Fort Snelling State Park: 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul – access is via Post Road\, near the Mpls.-St. Paul Airport \n**Wic̣aḣapi: Mounds Blvd and Earl St.\, St. Paul \n\n  \n\nAccessibility (click to expand/collapse)\nFor information about accessibility and physical considerations\, please visit the FAQ section of the Learning from Place: Bdote program page. If you have additional questions or would like to discuss your needs\, contact Eden Bart. \n\nRegistration\nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. Participants provide their own transportation\, lunch\, snacks\, and beverages. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | Cancellation Policy \nRegistration for this event has closed. Please join the waitlist. \nJoin the Waitlist URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-from-place-bdote-sept-2026/ LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Bdote,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/event_lfp_bdote_2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Immersive Experiences":MAILTO:immersive@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T160000 DTSTAMP:20260903T221447Z CREATED:20260730T203828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T221447Z UID:10000716-1789822800-1789833600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Duluth - Learning from Place: African American History and the Duluth Lynchings of 1920 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Learning from Place experience exploring the history and legacy of the 1920 Duluth lynchings. \n\nThrough personal stories\, historical context\, and community perspectives\, event participants will examine and reflect upon one of Minnesota’s most significant acts of racial terror. Beginning at Zeitgeist Arts\, participants will walk to the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial\, which honors Elias Clayton\, Elmer Jackson\, and Isaac McGhie—the three Black men who were lynched in Duluth in 1920. \n\nAlong the walk\, participants will visit the site of a former city jail and learn about the events of 1920\, the community’s efforts to preserve and share this history\, and the Memorial’s ongoing role in fostering dialogue\, remembrance\, and understanding. The group will then travel by bus to Park Hill Cemetery\, where the three men were laid to rest. There\, participants will learn how community members worked to ensure they were no longer buried in unmarked graves\, culminating in the dedication of permanent headstones in 1991. \n\nUpon returning to Zeitgeist\, participants will have time to reflect on the experience\, engage in conversation with one another\, and consider how this history continues to shape our understanding of place\, memory\, and community. \n\nAs the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States\, this experience invites participants to consider how a fuller understanding of our shared history – including stories that have too often been overlooked – strengthens our democracy and informs the future we build together. \n\nThis Learning from Place experience was curated by Carl Crawford\, a founding member of the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial. The Memorial’s mission is to preserve the history of the 1920 Duluth lynchings\, honor the lives of Elias Clayton\, Elmer Jackson\, and Isaac McGhie\, and inspire ongoing dialogue\, education\, and action toward racial justice. \n\n\n\n\n+Meet the Facilitator and Speakers\n\n\n\n\nCarl Crawford is a founding member of the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial and a longtime Duluth community leader. He served as the City of Duluth’s Human Rights Officer from 2016–2024 and currently serves as the Accessibility and Engagement Senior Coordinator for St. Louis County. Crawford has been a longtime advocate for human rights and community engagement\, helping draft Duluth’s original Human Rights Ordinance and serving as chair of the Human Rights Commission. His contributions have been recognized with the MLK Jr. Drum Major for Peace Award and the Juneteenth Community Griot Award for outstanding servant leadership. \n\n\n\nHenry Banks is a longtime Duluth community leader\, educator\, storyteller\, and advocate with more than 35 years of volunteer service dedicated to strengthening the region and supporting a more inclusive community. He is a founder of the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial and played a key role in bringing forward the effort to honor the lives and legacy of Elias Clayton\, Elmer Jackson\, and Isaac McGhie. Henry has served in numerous community leadership roles\, including as vice president of the Duluth Transit Authority\, president of the Damiano Center\, and a member of the Duluth School Board. He is the creator\, senior producer\, and host of the People of Color with Henry Banks Show and has worked as a cultural consultant\, facilitator\, and anti-racism educator. Through storytelling\, advocacy\, and community engagement\, Henry continues to help preserve local history and inspire meaningful conversations about justice and belonging. \n\n\n\nDr. Lynn Goerdt is a faculty member in the Social Work Program at the University of Wisconsin–Superior\, where she teaches courses focused on social welfare policy and macro practice. Her work centers on community advocacy\, organizational change\, and strengthening communities through research\, evaluation\, and collaboration. Lynn has spent more than 17 years working as a human services consultant in the Duluth area\, partnering with local organizations on needs assessments\, program evaluation\, and community initiatives. She is also a Board Emeritus member of the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial and has been deeply engaged in preserving and sharing the history and legacy of the 1920 Duluth lynchings. Lynn holds a Master of Social Work degree and a Doctor of Education degree. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nK-12 educators will receive three clock hours upon completion of the event. \n\nRegistration\nTo ensure that cost is not a barrier\, we have a limited number of complimentary spaces available for Minnesota residents. If you would like to receive a complimentary spot\, please register with the discount code FEEWAIVER. \n\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | Cancellation Policy \n\nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/duluth-learning-from-place-african-american-history-and-the-duluth-lynchings-of-1920/ LOCATION:Zeitgeist Center for Arts\, 222 East Superior Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Clock Hours/CEUs,Greater Minnesota,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/event_lfp_duluth_lynchings_2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Immersive Experiences":MAILTO:immersive@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T160000 DTSTAMP:20260922T181859Z CREATED:20260730T215608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T181859Z UID:10000708-1790254800-1790265600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Rondo Tour DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Rondo Tour is a bus tour comprised of ten historic sites\, a walking tour of Rondo Plaza\, and a unique opportunity to be engaged in a service project with the Hallie Q. Brown Center. The bus and walking tour will be guided by Marvin Anderson a resident who is acknowledged as “the Godfather” of Rondo. This event begins and concludes at the historic Hallie Q. Brown Center with a presentation and tour led by Benny Roberts\, Executive Director. \nHistorically\, the Rondo Neighborhood has taken pride in its Black owned businesses\, churches\, schools\, and the significance of being of service to neighbors when in need. During the mid-1950s\, the construction of Interstate 94 began the devastation that divided the community physically and economically. This revitalization tour holds fast the passion of those who never gave up the vision of regaining the vibrancy and strength that once existed in Rondo. \nRegistration\nThis event is at capacity. Registration has closed. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-rondo-tour/ LOCATION:Hallie Q. Brown Community Center\, 270 North Kent Street\, St. Paul\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Clock Hours/CEUs,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/event_lfp_rondo_tour_2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Immersive Experiences":MAILTO:immersive@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T203000 DTSTAMP:20260921T163242Z CREATED:20260810T180920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T163242Z UID:10000723-1790272800-1790281800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Duluth - Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle of Service\, Memory\, & Community DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center invites you to join us for an engaging evening focused on conversation\, reflection\, and storytelling. For Objects of War\, participants are asked to bring an item connected to military service or the 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. Moderated by trained facilitators\, the conversation will help participants understand why we hold on to certain objects\, and how these objects help us better understand the human impacts of war. Come prepared to share a story\, listen to others\, and enjoy a light meal together. \nThis program is part of MHC’s Many Fronts initiative\, which supports Humanities programming that explores the human impact of war and conflict\, its historical\, social\, and political underpinnings\, and the voices and narratives that help us to increase our understanding about one another and war. \nAs the Minnesota Humanities Center commemorates 250 years since the founding of the United States\, Objects of War invites us to reflect on the experiences of those whose lives have been shaped by military service\, war\, and conflict. Through personal objects and stories\, participants will consider how service and sacrifice are remembered across generations and how these experiences have shaped our communities and our shared history. \nObjects of War is presented in partnership with the St. Louis County Historical Society who for more than 100 years has preserved a collection of 14\,000 artifacts reflecting the vastness and cultural depth of our Northland servicemembers. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/duluth-objects-of-war-a-storytelling-circle-of-service-memory-community/ LOCATION:American Legion Post 71\, 5814 Grand Ave\, Duluth\, MN\, 55807\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Free,Greater Minnesota,Many Fronts,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/event_objects_of_war_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Programming":MAILTO:programs@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T203000 DTSTAMP:20261016T192755Z CREATED:20260625T193942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T192755Z UID:10000697-1790355600-1790368200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Worthington - Sketches of Minnesota DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and Worthington community for the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities\, promote dialogue\, bridge divides\, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment. \nBeginning with a catered meal\, these gatherings invite audience members to share what makes their town great\, what they think people get wrong about it\, what local divisions concern them\, and what future they imagine. An improv comedy troupe listens in on the conversations\, takes everything they heard from residents\, and brings it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater. \n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner\n7:15–8:00 PM: Improv Show\n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback \nHost Partner: FORWARD Worthington \nThe work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty\, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships\, we facilitate the spaces\, like Sketches of Minnesota\, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/worthington-sketches-of-minnesota/ LOCATION:Pioneer Village\, 1600 Stower Drive\, # 2\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Civic Renewal,Films, Plays, & Performances,Free,Greater Minnesota,Sketches of Minnesota ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/event_sketches_mn_worthington_2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Civic Renewal":MAILTO:civics@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T153000 DTSTAMP:20260908T181246Z CREATED:20260908T181246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T181246Z UID:10000763-1790411400-1790436600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Bdote for Educators DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive\, place-based learning experience that brings participants to sites of deep significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Through stories shared by Dakota community members\, educators will engage with histories and perspectives that are often absent from our state’s narrative. \nTo participate in this special session\, offered in partnership with Saint Paul Public Schools\, you must be a 4th–7th grade teacher or district administrator. Space is limited. K-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nSites Visited: \n\nThe Bdote at Fort Snelling State Park (ba-DOTE-tay)\nWicaḣapi (we-CHA-ha-pee; formerly Indian Mounds Regional Park)\nOȟéyawahe/Pilot Knob Preservation Site (oh-HAY-ya-wa-hee)\n\nBus transportation will be provided\, beginning and ending at the Minnesota Humanities Center. Participants need to bring their own lunch\, beverages\, and snacks. \nThe day will take place entirely outdoors and includes approximately 1 mile of walking\, sometimes on unpaved paths\, and standing for extended periods. Audio headsets will be provided for clear listening. For questions about accessibility\, please contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org or 651-772-4261. \n\nCo-Leads (click to expand/collapse)\nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. She has a BA in Dakota Art and Culture and a MAE in Teacher Leadership. She is Project Director for We Are Still Here Minnesota and serves as chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education Association. Ramona was the recipient of the 2021 Ron McKinley Award from Minnesota Education Equity Partnership and the 2023 McKnight Culture Bearers Award. She currently serves on the Indigenous Elder Advisory Board for Carleton College. \nFern Naomi Renville is an artist\, storyteller\, enrolled citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate\, and seventh-generation descendant of Chief Gabriel Renville. Born on the Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota\, Fern currently lives and works in Saint Paul as an educator sharing music\, story\, and land-based learning to promote greater understanding and knowledge of Dakota people.\n\n\nFAQs (click to expand/collapse)\nWill we be outdoors for the entire experience?Yes. The experience takes place outdoors at both sites. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. \nWill the experience be canceled if it rains?No — the experience is held rain or shine. In cases of severe weather\, you will be contacted with any necessary adjustments. \nWhat happens if the confluence site is flooded? \nFlooding is a possibility\, as the park is located in a flood zone. If the Bdote is inaccessible\, you will be contacted with instructions to meet at an alternative location. In the past\, this has included the Two Rivers Overlook on Shepard Road\, which provides a scenic observation point. \nHow much walking will there be?You will walk no more than one mile over mostly flat terrain and have periods of standing. You are welcome to bring a small folding or camping chair for comfort. A small portion of the walk at Fort Snelling State Park is on an unpaved trail. \nIs the experience accessible? \nParts of the experience may be challenging for individuals with limited mobility due to walking\, standing\, uneven terrain\, and being outdoors for much of the day. Fort Snelling State Park has all-terrain track chairs that can be reserved in advance. If you have questions about accessibility or would like to discuss your needs\, please contact Eden Bart (eden@mnhum.org). \nWhat kind of content will be discussed?You will engage with Dakota history\, including creation stories\, lifeways\, the U.S.–Dakota War of 1862\, and contemporary Dakota perspectives. The day is thoughtfully facilitated by Dakota educators and includes reflection\, conversation\, and connection to place. Some of the content may bring up strong emotions. \nCan I bring my child or children?This program is designed for adults and older teens. Younger children are not recommended due to the length of the day\, the amount of standing and walking\, and the seriousness of the content. \nAre restrooms available?Yes — there are restrooms at each site. \nIs photography allowed?Photography is allowed at the sites. To honor facilitator requests\, video and audio recording of facilitators is not permitted. \nDo you offer trips for student or other groups?Private Bdote experiences can be arranged for organizations committed to engaging deeply with Dakota perspectives. Please see the Private Bdote Trips section for details. \n\n  \nRegistration\nQuestions: education@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-bdote-for-educators-september/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,K-12 Education,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/event_lfp_bdote_2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="K-12 Education":MAILTO:education@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T203000 DTSTAMP:20261016T192803Z CREATED:20260625T154503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T192803Z UID:10000696-1790874000-1790886600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Iron Range - Sketches of Minnesota DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and Iron Range community for the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour at the Minnesota Discovery Center! These free events use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities\, promote dialogue\, bridge divides\, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment. \nBeginning with a free catered meal\, these gatherings invite audience members to share what makes their town great\, what they think people get wrong about it\, what local divisions concern them\, and what future they imagine. An improv comedy troupe listens in on the conversations\, takes everything they heard from residents\, and brings it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater. \n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner\n7:15–8:00 PM: Improv show\n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback \nHost Partner: Chisholm Community Foundation and Hibbing Foundation \nThe work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty\, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships\, we facilitate the spaces\, like Sketches of Minnesota\, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society. \nThis event is made possible by the generous support of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/iron-range-sketches-of-minnesota/ LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Dr\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Civic Renewal,Films, Plays, & Performances,Free,Greater Minnesota,Sketches of Minnesota ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/event_sketches_mn_iron_range_2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Civic Renewal":MAILTO:civics@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T114500 DTSTAMP:20261002T142920Z CREATED:20260409T192048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T142920Z UID:10000656-1790931600-1790941500@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Learning from Place: Somali Cedar Riverside DESCRIPTION:Cedar Riverside is the heart of the East African community in Minneapolis and home to one of the largest Somali populations in the United States. Over time\, Somali Minnesotans have shaped the neighborhood into a vibrant cultural corridor filled with businesses\, mosques\, and gathering spaces where community life unfolds each day. \nParticipants will begin at Brian Coyle Community Center and hear from respected community leader Halimo Ainte\, who will share reflections on Somali migration\, community building\, and the transformation of Cedar Riverside into a thriving East African neighborhood. Participants will also visit neighborhood spaces such as a local mosque and nearby businesses that serve as everyday gathering places. \nThe experience includes a Somali coffee ceremony that reflects the tradition of roasting spices as a vehicle for welcome\, conversation\, and connection. The learning tour concludes with Somali food samples and reflections. \nK-12 Educators will receive 3 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nThis experience is curated by Yusra Mohamud\, as a longtime connector within South Minneapolis’s East African community\, Yusra brings a rare combination of deep cultural roots and a gift for storytelling that transforms corridors into living narratives of resilience\, identity\, and belonging. \nRegistration\nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-learning-from-place-somali-cedar-riverside/ LOCATION:Brian Coyle Neighborhood Center\, 420 South 15th Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55454\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/event_lfp_somali_mpls.png ORGANIZER;CN="Immersive Experiences":MAILTO:immersive@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T133000 DTSTAMP:20261002T142914Z CREATED:20260409T173920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T142914Z UID:10000652-1790942400-1790947800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Little Africa Plaza DESCRIPTION:Minnesota is home to a vibrant and growing African diaspora representing many countries\, languages\, and cultural traditions. In St. Paul\, Little Africa has emerged as a cultural corridor where this diversity is expressed and rooted through entrepreneurship\, community leadership\, art\, and food. \nParticipants will gather at Little Africa Plaza and hear from community leaders and culture bearers about the vision behind the new development and the role of African entrepreneurs in shaping the corridor. The experience will include a cooking demonstration featuring injera\, the traditional Ethiopian flatbread and food samples. Through this experience\, participants will learn how food traditions carry stories of family\, culture\, and community. \nParticipants will also visit the African Museum\, Art and Culture Center\, where they will learn about ongoing efforts to elevate African art within the Little Africa cultural corridor and explore opportunities to support this vision through volunteer and event participation. \nK-12 Educators will receive 3 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nThis experience is presented in collaboration with African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS)\, a non-profit organization that supports African immigrant entrepreneurs and has helped advance the vision for Little Africa Plaza and the surrounding cultural corridor. \nRegistration\nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-little-africa-plaza/ LOCATION:Little Africa Plaza\, 678 Snelling Ave N\, St. Paul\, 55104\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/event_lfp_little_africa_plaza.png ORGANIZER;CN="Immersive Experiences":MAILTO:immersive@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T160000 DTSTAMP:20261016T194610Z CREATED:20260826T215555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T194610Z UID:10000758-1791637200-1791648000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Duluth - Learning from Place: Anishinaabe Duluth/Misaabekong DESCRIPTION:Experience Duluth/Misaabekong through Ojibwe/Anishinaabe perspectives\, exploring the stories\, histories\, and relationships to place that have shaped the city and continue to resonate today. \n\nWe will convene at the Duluth Art Institute\, where artist\, historian\, teacher\, and writer Carl Gawboy (Bois Forte Nation) will explore the Ojibwe fur trade and the relationships among Anishinaabe communities\, European traders\, waterways\, and the developing economy of the region. \n\nFrom there\, participants will travel by bus to sites throughout Duluth/Misaabekong\, including a stop at the Chief Buffalo mural with artist Michelle DeFoe (Red Cliff Anishinaabe Nation). Through the story of Chief Buffalo (Bizhiki)\, participants will explore Ojibwe leadership\, diplomacy\, sovereignty\, and connections to Duluth and Lake Superior. \n\nThe experience will also engage with Anishinaabe oral history and traditional knowledge\, including stories of Misaabekong—“the place of the giant”—Thunderbirds\, origins\, and relationships among people and the natural world. These stories\, shared by Linda LeGarde Grover (Bois Forte Nation) and Wendy Savage (Fond du Lac Nation)\, carry teachings about place\, relationship\, responsibility\, and identity that continue to hold meaning today. \n\nTogether\, these perspectives offer more than additional stories about Duluth’s past. They invite participants to consider how the histories we remember—and the knowledge and voices we center—shape how we understand a place in the present. Through walking\, bus travel\, storytelling\, conversation\, and observation\, participants will encounter familiar places in new ways and gain a fuller understanding of the enduring relationships among people\, land\, water\, and community that continue to shape Duluth/Misaabekong today. \n\nThe experience is curated and facilitated by Christina Woods (Bois Forte Nation)\, an Anishinaabekwe educator and community leader who serves as Executive Director of the Duluth Art Institute. Through the experience\, Woods invites participants to consider how place itself holds memory—and how Anishinaabe perspectives can deepen our understanding of the landscape beneath and around the city. \n\n\n\n\n+Meet the Facilitator and Speakers\n\n\n\n\nChristina Woods serves as the Duluth Art Institute’s (DAI) first Anishinaabe Executive Director. Christina is an enrolled member of the Bois Forte Nation and works closely with the Anishinaabe community as a leader and mentor. Christina also conducts trainings and workshops on equity\, diversity and inclusion including the program she created for the DAI\, Commission Your Bias. \n\n\n\nChristina’s success includes a 14-year career teaching\, ten years narrating and on camera work on the national program Native Report\, and 30 years writing curriculum and grants\, fundraising\, and diversity/inclusion consultation. Christina thoughtfully serves our community with a vision to the future. She lives in Duluth\, MN with her acknowledged home in the Bois Forte Nation of Northern MN. \n\n\n\nCarl Gawboy\, born and raised in Ely\, Minnesota\, is an enrolled member of the Bois Forte Nation. He earned a B.A. in Art with a minor in Art History from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 1965 and completed his graduate studies at the University of Montana in 1973. Gawboy taught Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth and the College of St. Scholastica\, retiring in 1992. Primarily a watercolorist\, he is also known for acrylic murals at the Superior Public Library\, Bois Forte Heritage Center\, and Grand Portage National Monument. His work tells stories of Ojibwe history\, culture\, and northern life. He authored and illustrated Fur Trade Nation: An Ojibwe’s Graphic History. \n\n\n\nMichelle DeFoe is an artist enrolled in the Red Cliff Anishinaabe Nation. She is working towards revitalizing Anishinaabe cultural arts\, including moccasin making and beadwork. She teaches community classes to pass this knowledge on to future generations. Michelle is a painter. Her paintings are inspired by her dreams and by her cultural background. Most of her work is acrylic on canvas. She does public art in collaboration with other artists creating murals. She teaches college courses at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College for their fine arts program. One of her goals as an artist is to use her art to create social change and have a positive impact on the community. She also uses her art as a form of self-expression. \n\n\n\nLinda LeGarde Grover is a professor emeritus of American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth and a member of the Bois Forte Nation. She is the award-winning author of several books\, including The Road Back to Sweetgrass\, Onigamiising: Seasons of an Ojibwe Year\, In the Night of Memory\, A Song Over Miskwaa Rapids\, and Gichigami Hearts: Stories and Histories from Misaabekong. \n\n\n\nWendy Lee Savage is an enrolled member of the Fond du Lac Nation\, artist\, educator\, curator\, and consultant. She holds a BFA from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and has received numerous honors\, including the 2019 Mattie Simons Advocate Award. Savage has taught at the University of Minnesota Duluth\, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College\, and Fond du Lac Ojibwe High School\, developing curriculum for regional cultural and arts organizations. She curated Then & Now: Ojibway Cultural Traditions for the Tweed Museum of Art in 2024. Her artwork and curatorial work center Ojibwe cultural traditions\, beadwork\, ribbon applique\, and designs inspired by nature. \n\n\n\n\nK-12 Educators will receive 3 clock hours upon completion of the event. \n\nRegistration\nComplimentary registrations are available to help ensure cost is not a barrier. Use discount code FEEWAIVER when registering. \n\nQuestions: immersive@mnhum.org | Cancellation Policy \n\nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-from-place-anishinaabe-duluth-misaabekong/ LOCATION:Duluth Art Institute\, 130 W. Superior Street Suite 400\, Duluth\, 55802\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Clock Hours/CEUs,Greater Minnesota,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_lfp_anishinaabe_duluth.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Immersive Experiences":MAILTO:immersive@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T203000 DTSTAMP:20261016T192827Z CREATED:20260604T175020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T192827Z UID:10000682-1791651600-1791664200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Luverne - Sketches of Minnesota DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and Luverne community for the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities\, promote dialogue\, bridge divides\, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment. \nBeginning with a catered meal\, these gatherings invite audience members to share what makes their town great\, what they think people get wrong about it\, what local divisions concern them\, and what future they imagine. An improv comedy troupe listens in on the conversations\, takes everything they heard from residents\, and brings it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater. \n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner\n7:15–8:00 PM: Improv show\n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback \nHost Partner: Luverne Initiatives for Tomorrow (LIFT) \nThe work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty\, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships\, we facilitate the spaces\, like Sketches of Minnesota\, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/luverne-sketches-of-minnesota/ LOCATION:Big Top Tent Rental\, 321 W Hatting St\, Luverne\, MN\, 56156\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Civic Renewal,Films, Plays, & Performances,Free,Greater Minnesota,Sketches of Minnesota ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/event_sketches_mn_luverne_2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Civic Renewal":MAILTO:civics@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T180000 DTSTAMP:20261002T142750Z CREATED:20260825T205218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T142750Z UID:10000757-1792166400-1792173600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Prior Lake - The Making of America Film Screening DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of the film The Making of America from OMG Studios. This event includes the screening\, panel discussion\, and art showcase: Reconstruction 2.0: Allegories of a Better World. \nThis documentary film explores how Enlightenment-era systems of knowledge shaped what became the United States of America. Directed by Monique Linder\, and produced by OMG Studios in partnership with Minnesota Humanities Center\, the film explores how Enlightenment-era systems of knowledge—art\, science\, architecture\, and cartography—produced enduring frameworks for racial slavery\, territorial extraction\, and Indigenous dispossession in what became the United States of America. \nThe showcase features works submitted by artists nationwide\, which examine themes such as virtue and moral courage; nobility beyond class or status; truth\, justice\, and liberation; reconstruction and unlearning; memory\, history\, and inherited systems; cultural healing and collective imagination; and more. \nThis film is part of an ongoing partnership between MHC and OMG Studios and a continuation of our 2026 Juneteenth commemorative series. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/prior-lake-the-making-of-america-film-screening/ LOCATION:Mystic Lake Center\, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55372\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Films, Plays, & Performances,Juneteenth,Public Programming,Twin Cities Metro ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_making_of_america_film_tour_2026.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Programming":MAILTO:programs@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T120000 DTSTAMP:20261016T194623Z CREATED:20260804T195311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T194623Z UID:10000718-1792832400-1792843200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Learning from Place: South Minneapolis Baketivism DESCRIPTION:Join us for Learning from Place: South Minneapolis Baketivism\, a time of reflection\, remembrance\, healing\, and community care led by nationally recognized community leader Rose McGee\, founder of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie. \nThrough her signature workshop\, which integrates Character Values: Upholding Our Beloved Community© with a baking demonstration of her signature sweet potato pie\, participants will explore how values such as courage\, compassion\, responsibility\, and presence are embodied in community\, especially in the wake of tragedy. The baking of Rose’s sacred dessert becomes both symbol and practice\, transforming conversation into action. Participants will also hear stories from ordinary people making extraordinary efforts to show care through food. \nThis experience takes place at Firebase Movement (a tenant of CityView Church)\, centrally located near community memorials honoring George Floyd\, Rene Good\, and Alex Pretti. \nProgram Schedule:\n8:30 a.m. – Check-In\n9:00 a.m. – Program Begins\nNoon – Program Concludes \nImmediately following the program\, participants will have the option to sign-up with Firebase Movement to help distribute pies to the local community and participate in a prayer walk. \nPresented in collaboration with Sweet Potato Comfort Pie\, an organization that uses food\, art\, and cultural traditions to foster connection\, healing\, and change. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-learning-from-place-south-minneapolis-baketivism/ LOCATION:CityView Church\, 3041 4th Ave South\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Twin Cities Metro ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_lfp_south_mpls_baketivism_2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Immersive Experiences":MAILTO:immersive@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T143000 DTSTAMP:20261002T142728Z CREATED:20260811T195457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T142728Z UID:10000724-1793102400-1793111400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Edina - Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle of Service\, Memory\, & Community DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center invites you to an afternoon of conversation\, reflection\, and storytelling. As part of Many Fronts | Veterans & Community Voices\, Objects of War brings together Veterans\, military families\, and community members to share personal stories that deepen understanding of military service\, sacrifice\, resilience\, and the lasting human impacts of war. \nParticipants are invited to bring an object connected to military service or the experience of war – a set of dog tags\, a medal\, a photograph\, a letter\, a keepsake\, or another meaningful item – and share the story behind it. \nGuided by trained Story Circle facilitators\, participants will listen\, reflect\, and discover how personal stories preserve community memory\, foster empathy\, and create meaningful connections across generations and experiences. Whether you served\, supported someone who served\, or carry a family story shaped by military service\, your perspective is welcome. \nOctober is Veterans’ Voices Month in Minnesota\, and MHC is focused on honoring service\, lived experiences\, and the preservation of Veterans’ personal stories through reflection and intergenerational conversations. This Objects of War story circle event will emphasize the people who are gathered with their meaningful artifacts\, and the stories they will share. As we recognize the 250th anniversary of America\, MHC – along with humanities councils across the nation – is hosting programs and events like these story circle experiences to empower Americans to take steps toward a more perfect union. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration with Edina Parks & Recreation is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/edina-objects-of-war-a-storytelling-circle-of-service-memory-community/ LOCATION:Edina Senior Center\, 5280 Grandview Square\, Edina\, 55436\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Free,Many Fronts,Public Programming,Twin Cities Metro ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/event_objects_of_war_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Programming":MAILTO:programs@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T173000 DTSTAMP:20260825T201600Z CREATED:20260812T123509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201600Z UID:10000727-1793894400-1793899800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Content Session – World History Era Two: Cities\, Societies\, and Empires DESCRIPTION:Explore the emergence of cities\, societies\, and empires across Africa\, Asia\, and the Americas while examining how religious\, political\, technological\, and social developments shaped the ancient world. Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, historian and scholarly lead for this series\, will facilitate a conversation with historians Ranjani Atur\, Andrew Gallia\, and James Laine\, who will each present their scholarship\, drawing on primary and secondary sources to explore the diverse ways historians reconstruct these societies and the narratives those sources help construct. This session provides historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing for teaching this era\, with opportunities for participant questions and discussion. \n\n\n\n\n\n+View Ranjani Atur’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nRanjani Atur is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Religions and Cultures at the University of Minnesota\, Twin Cities. She specializes in Ancient Mediterranean religions\, religious materiality\, and comparative polytheisms. Ranjani’s research focuses on the role of material objects (statues\, vases\, etc.) and landscapes (shrines\, temples\, etc.) in shaping religious practices and beliefs in ancient Greece as well as in the broader Eurasian region. She teaches courses on sacred spaces\, visual culture\, culture contact\, and the religions and myths of the ancient world. Ranjani has a BA from Georgetown University and a PhD from the University of California\, Santa Barbara. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+View Andrew Gallia’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Gallia is professor of History at the University of Minnesota with a joint appointment in the department of Classical and Near Eastern Religions and Cultures. He has taught history and ancient languages at the University of Minnesota since 2004\, after receiving his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. As a historian\, Professor Gallia specializes in the cultural and political history of Rome under the Republic and early Empire (ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE) and he has published on a wide range of topics\, including religion\, gender\, ethnic identity\, cultural memory\, and the history of dress. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+View James Laine’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nJames Laine is the Arnold H. Lowe Professor of Religious Studies at Macalester College (Saint Paul\, Minnesota)\, where he has taught since 1985. He studied History of Religions at Harvard\, where he specialized in the study of classical India\, writing a dissertation on the Mahabharata. He has done considerable field work in India\, and has written four books\, including Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India (Oxford\, 2003)\, a book that received considerable attention in India. His more recent book is Meta-Religion: Religion and Power in World History (University of California Press\, 2014). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Content Sessions will be held via Zoom and supported through a Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)-hosted Canvas learning community. Registered participants will have access to session recordings\, curated resources\, and collaborative planning tools through the Canvas course. \n\n\nHigh school World History teachers and 8th grade educators are encouraged to participate in companion Pedagogy Sessions\, which explore inquiry-based instructional approaches and classroom applications for each era. \n\nThis offering is part of Navigating the World History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom\, a yearlong professional learning opportunity presented by MHC and MDE that supports implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies. \n\nK-12 Educators will receive 1.5 clock hours upon completion of the event. \n\nRegistration\nContent Sessions are open to all K–12 educators interested in historical content and source-based instruction. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year. \n\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \n\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us \n\nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-two/ CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,America 250,Clock Hours/CEUs,Content Session,Free,K-12 Education,Social Studies Standards,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_content_era_two.png ORGANIZER;CN="K-12 Education":MAILTO:education@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-two/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T190000 DTSTAMP:20261002T140226Z CREATED:20261002T140226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T140226Z UID:10000783-1793898000-1793905200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Cloud - The Declaration of Independence and Liberty\, Then and Now: A Community Conversation DESCRIPTION:The Declaration of Independence and Liberty\, Then and Now: A Community Conversation is an event in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This conversation brings community members together to reflect upon the principles of the Declaration of Independence\, the importance of these principles in our daily lives\, what our shared values are as residents of Minnesota and the United States\, and how we envision the country will look 250 years into the future. \nThis event is part of “The Declaration of Independence and Liberty\, Then and Now” conversation series\, presented in partnership with Braver Angels of Minnesota\, the Minnesota Historical Society\, and the Minnesota Humanities Center. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Dinner will be provided. \nQuestions: programs@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-cloud-the-declaration-of-independence-and-liberty-then-and-now-a-community-conversation/ LOCATION:Atwood Memorial Center\, St. Cloud University\, 720 4th Ave. South\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Free,Greater Minnesota,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/liberty_then_now_250_2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Programming":MAILTO:programs@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T200000 DTSTAMP:20261002T140204Z CREATED:20260903T200306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T140204Z UID:10000760-1793901600-1793908800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Litchfield - The Declaration of Independence and Liberty\, Then and Now: A Community Conversation DESCRIPTION:The Declaration of Independence and Liberty\, Then and Now: A Community Conversation is an event in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This conversation brings community members together to reflect upon the principles of the Declaration of Independence\, the importance of these principles in our daily lives\, what our shared values are as residents of Minnesota and the United States\, and how we envision the country will look 250 years into the future. \nThis event is part of “The Declaration of Independence and Liberty\, Then and Now” conversation series\, presented in partnership with Braver Angels of Minnesota\, the Minnesota Historical Society\, and the Minnesota Humanities Center. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Dinner will be provided. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/litchfield-the-declaration-of-independence-and-liberty-then-and-now-a-community-conversation/ LOCATION:Meeker County Historical Society at G.A.R. Hall\, 308 North Marshall Ave\, Litchfield\, 55355\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Free,Greater Minnesota,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/event_liberty_then_now_2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Programming":MAILTO:programs@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T150000 DTSTAMP:20261016T194602Z CREATED:20261002T224600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T194602Z UID:10000784-1794486600-1794495600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Beyond Learning from Place: Featuring Native Governance Center DESCRIPTION:Beyond Learning from Place workshops offer participants supplemental learning opportunities after attending a Learning from Place experience. This session is designed to support Bdote trip participants as well as anyone seeking guidance in developing authentic\, respectful relationships with Native Nations. \nWe are excited to partner with Native Governance Center to host this Beyond Learning from Place online workshop. \nWorkshop Overview:\nAction Planning and Engagement for Accomplices \nJoin Native Governance Center\, a Native-led nonprofit\, for a practical and interactive session on building authentic partnerships and taking actionable next steps. This workshop will equip participants with tools for creating supportive action steps using Native Governance Center’s action planning framework. Attendees will also learn how to prepare themselves and understand protocol before partnering with Native Nations. While rooted in working with Native Nations and communities\, these tools can also support meaningful engagement with other groups. \nExpect real-life examples and plenty of opportunities for discussion in a welcoming\, beginner-friendly space. \nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will: \n\nDeepen their understanding of how to prepare for and approach partnerships with Native Nations\, with principles that can inform engagement in other contexts.\nGain practical tools for developing personal or organizational action steps using NGC’s action planning framework.\nExchange ideas with fellow participants in small groups to refine and inspire their own action steps.\n\nNative Governance Center Presenters: \n\nCree Rose Dueker (Chippewa Cree Tribe): Program Manager for Community Engagement\nNathaniel Ruleaux (Oglala Lakota Nation): Community Engagement Specialist\nAshleigh Thompson (Red Lake Nation): Community Engagement Specialist\n\nK-12 Educators will receive 2.5 clock hours. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. A Zoom link will be emailed several days in advance of the session. \nQuestions: education@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-beyond-learning-from-place-featuring-native-governance-center-2026/ CATEGORIES:America 250,K-12 Education,Learning from Place,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/event_beyond_lfp_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="K-12 Education":MAILTO:education@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-beyond-learning-from-place-featuring-native-governance-center-2026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T193000 DTSTAMP:20261002T142654Z CREATED:20260903T213954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T142654Z UID:10000761-1794504600-1794511800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Chanhassen - The Declaration of Independence and Liberty\, Then and Now: A Community Conversation DESCRIPTION:The Declaration of Independence and Liberty\, Then and Now: A Community Conversation is an event in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This conversation brings community members together to reflect upon the principles of the Declaration of Independence\, the importance of these principles in our daily lives\, what our shared values are as residents of Minnesota and the United States\, and how we envision the country will look 250 years into the future. \nThis event is part of “The Declaration of Independence and Liberty\, Then and Now” conversation series\, presented in partnership with Braver Angels of Minnesota\, the Minnesota Historical Society\, and the Minnesota Humanities Center. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Dinner will be provided. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/chanhassen-the-declaration-of-independence-and-liberty-then-and-now-a-community-conversation/ LOCATION:Chanhassen Public Library\, 7711 Kerber Blvd\, Chanhassen\, MN\, 55317\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,Public Programming,Twin Cities Metro ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/event_liberty_then_now_2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Public Programming":MAILTO:programs@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T170000 DTSTAMP:20261016T194535Z CREATED:20260921T191317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T194535Z UID:10000775-1794988800-1795021200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - We the People: Bringing Civic Learning to Life DESCRIPTION:How can we help students develop the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence to participate in civic life? \nJoin the Minnesota Humanities Center for a free\, daylong professional learning workshop exploring We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution\, the Center for Civic Education’s nationally recognized civic education program. \nDesigned for upper elementary through high school educators\, this interactive workshop offers an opportunity to experience We the People firsthand and explore how its curriculum and instructional approach can strengthen civic learning. The day will include a presentation from a humanities scholar connecting broader questions of history\, identity\, and civic life to the idea of “We the People\,” along with an introduction to inquiry-based learning and how the program supports it. \nParticipants will explore the curriculum and its connections to Minnesota social studies standards\, hear practical insights from experienced educators and program leaders\, and get a taste of one of the program’s signature elements through a fun introduction to simulated congressional hearings. \nWhether you are interested in bringing the full We the People program to your students or simply looking for new strategies and resources to enrich your teaching\, this workshop is a chance to explore what the program has to offer. Participation does not commit you or your school to implementing We the People. Come learn\, ask questions\, and consider what might be useful for your students and classroom. \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center serves as the Minnesota State Coordinator for the Center for Civic Education and is working to expand opportunities for high-quality civic education throughout the state. \nEducators will receive 8 clock hours. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. A limited number of overnight accommodations are available at MHC’s Event Center on November 17 for educators who may be traveling from outside the Twin Cities. \nQuestions: education@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-we-the-people-bringing-civic-learning-to-life/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,K-12 Education,Minnesota Center for Civic Education,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/event_wtp_bringing_civic_learning_to_life_2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="K-12 Education":MAILTO:education@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T173000 DTSTAMP:20260825T201539Z CREATED:20260812T123438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201539Z UID:10000728-1795104000-1795109400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Pedagogy Session – World History Era Two: Cities\, Societies\, and Empires DESCRIPTION:Building on the content and sources from this era’s Content Session\, experienced classroom educators will lead a hands-on workshop exploring inquiry-based\, standards-aligned instructional approaches and classroom applications for teaching this era. Participants will apply the series’ unit planning framework to develop compelling and supporting questions that guide student inquiry and historical thinking. \nAll Pedagogy Sessions will be held via Zoom. Educators who participate in all Pedagogy Sessions will leave the year with a complete World History course aligned to the new social studies standards. \nEducators are encouraged to participate in companion Content Sessions\, which provide the historical content and sources that inform instruction for each era. \nThis offering is part of Navigating the World History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom\, a yearlong professional learning opportunity presented by MHC and MDE that supports implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies. \nK-12 Educators will receive 1.5 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nRegistration\nPedagogy Sessions are designed for high school World History teachers and may also be relevant for 8th grade educators. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year. \nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-era-two/ CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,America 250,Clock Hours/CEUs,Free,K-12 Education,Pedagogy Session,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_pedagogy_era_two.png ORGANIZER;CN="K-12 Education":MAILTO:education@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-era-two/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T173000 DTSTAMP:20260901T183849Z CREATED:20260812T123544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183849Z UID:10000729-1796918400-1796923800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Content Session – World History Era Three: Interregional Networks and Exchange (700–1500) DESCRIPTION:Investigate the trade routes and networks of cultural exchange that connected Africa\, Asia\, Europe\, and the Americas\, shaping societies through the movement of people\, goods\, ideas\, and technologies. Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, historian and scholarly lead for this series\, will facilitate a conversation with historians Victoria Morse and Giancarlo Casale\, who will each present their scholarship\, drawing on primary and secondary sources to explore how these connections transformed communities and how historians reconstruct global interactions across time and place. This session provides historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing for teaching this era\, with opportunities for participant questions and discussion. \n\n\n\n\n\n+View Giancarlo Casale’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nGiancarlo Casale\, a specialist Ottoman history\, is a former member of the University of Minnesota history faculty\, where he developed the introductory world history survey “Civilization and the Environment: World History to 1500”. He is currently head of department at the European University Institute in Florence\, Italy\, as well as a research affiliate of the University of Minnesota Center for Premodern Studies. His publications\, which focus on the interaction between Islam and world history\, include the books The Ottoman Age of Exploration (Oxford\, 2011) and Prisoner of the Infidels: The Memoir of an Ottoman Muslim in 17th-century Europe (California\, 2021). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+View Victoria Morse’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nVictoria Morse received her PhD in medieval history from the University of California\, Berkeley. Following a postdoc at the History of Cartography Project at the University of Wisconsin\, Madison\, she began teaching at Carleton College in 1999. She is a fellow of the American Academy in Rome. At Carleton\, she teaches courses on the Black Death\, cross-cultural contact in the Mediterranean\, Renaissance Italy and France\, the Global Middle Ages\, and medieval maps and travel. Since 2013\, she has co-led an off-campus studies program in Rome. Professor Morse’s research interests focus on maps and conceptions of space in medieval Italy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Content Sessions will be held via Zoom and supported through a Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)-hosted Canvas learning community. Registered participants will have access to session recordings\, curated resources\, and collaborative planning tools through the Canvas course. \n\n\nHigh school World History teachers and 8th grade educators are encouraged to participate in companion Pedagogy Sessions\, which explore inquiry-based instructional approaches and classroom applications for each era. \n\nThis offering is part of Navigating the World History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom\, a yearlong professional learning opportunity presented by MHC and MDE that supports implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies. \n\nK-12 Educators will receive 1.5 clock hours upon completion of the event. \n\nRegistration\nContent Sessions are open to all K–12 educators interested in historical content and source-based instruction. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year. \n\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \n\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us \n\nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-three/ CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,America 250,Content Session,Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_content_era_three.png ORGANIZER;CN="K-12 Education":MAILTO:education@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-three/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T173000 DTSTAMP:20260825T201519Z CREATED:20260812T123548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201519Z UID:10000730-1797523200-1797528600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Pedagogy Session – World History Era Three: Interregional Networks and Exchange (700–1500) DESCRIPTION:Building on the content and sources from this era’s Content Session\, experienced classroom educators will lead a hands-on workshop exploring inquiry-based\, standards-aligned instructional approaches and classroom applications for teaching this era. Participants will apply the series’ unit planning framework to develop compelling and supporting questions that guide student inquiry and historical thinking. \nAll Pedagogy Sessions will be held via Zoom. Educators who participate in all Pedagogy Sessions will leave the year with a complete World History course aligned to the new social studies standards. \nEducators are encouraged to participate in companion Content Sessions\, which provide the historical content and sources that inform instruction for each era. \nThis offering is part of Navigating the World History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom\, a yearlong professional learning opportunity presented by MHC and MDE that supports implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies. \nK-12 Educators will receive 1.5 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nRegistration\nPedagogy Sessions are designed for high school World History teachers and may also be relevant for 8th grade educators. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year. \nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-era-three-interregional-networks-and-exchange-700-1500/ CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,America 250,Free,K-12 Education,Pedagogy Session,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_pedagogy_era_three.png ORGANIZER;CN="K-12 Education":MAILTO:education@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-era-three-interregional-networks-and-exchange-700-1500/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270114T173000 DTSTAMP:20260825T201501Z CREATED:20260812T124103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T201501Z UID:10000731-1799942400-1799947800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Content Session – World History Era Four: The First Golden Age (1400–1800) DESCRIPTION:Explore how expanding global connections between 1400 and 1800 transformed societies\, economies\, cultures\, and systems of power across the world. Dr. Karin Vélez will present her scholarship\, drawing on primary and secondary sources to examine how the first global age reshaped human experiences and created legacies that continue to influence our world today. Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, historian and scholarly lead for this series\, will facilitate a conversation with Dr. Vélez exploring key ideas and perspectives related to this transformative era. This session provides historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing for teaching this era\, with opportunities for participant questions and discussion. \n\n\n\n\n\n+View Karin Vélez’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nKarin Vélez currently teaches History at Macalester College. Her first jobs post-college were teaching World History in Massachusetts high schools. She trained as an intellectual historian\, specializing in religious encounters in the early modern period (1500-1750). Her book\, The Miraculous Flying House of Loreto: Spreading Catholicism in the Early Modern World (Princeton\, 2019)\, won the American Academy of Religion’s Best First Book in the History of Religions prize. Karin’s research focuses on the “miraculous” or unexpected: animals impacting conversion zones\, churches falling on faithful converts\, houses flying across oceans\, and other moments of bizarre cross-cultural convergence. She teaches college courses on magic and science; conquest and conversion; pirates\, translators and missionaries–a comparison across categories; and world history courses on oceans\, “rumors” or fake news\, and disasters. She keeps in touch with colleagues in the high school trenches\, where she feels some of the best history education happens. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll Content Sessions will be held via Zoom and supported through a Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)-hosted Canvas learning community. Registered participants will have access to session recordings\, curated resources\, and collaborative planning tools through the Canvas course. \n\n\nHigh school World History teachers and 8th grade educators are encouraged to participate in companion Pedagogy Sessions\, which explore inquiry-based instructional approaches and classroom applications for each era. \n\nThis offering is part of Navigating the World History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom\, a yearlong professional learning opportunity presented by MHC and MDE that supports implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies. \n\nK-12 Educators will receive 1.5 clock hours upon completion of the event. \n\nRegistration\nContent Sessions are open to all K–12 educators interested in historical content and source-based instruction. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year. \n\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \n\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us \n\nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-four/ CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,America 250,Clock Hours/CEUs,Content Session,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_content_era_four.png ORGANIZER;CN="K-12 Education":MAILTO:education@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-four/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR