BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Humanities Center - ECPv6.17.2//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:20260505T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T173000 DTSTAMP:20260217T171112Z CREATED:20250812T170028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171112Z UID:10000558-1777996800-1778002200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online Content Session – Era Nine: Contested Freedoms DESCRIPTION:Evaluate how recent U.S. history—1990s to present—shaped American debates over democracy\, rights\, and responses to global and domestic crises. Led by Dr. Walter Greason and moderated by Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, this session will provide deep historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing. \n\n\nView Dr. Walter Greason’s Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalter Greason teaches American and world history\, using media ecology\, economics\, and African diaspora studies. His areas of research include urban planning\, Afrofuturism\, and multimedia user experience design. He is an author\, editor\, and contributor to more than twenty books\, mostly notably the award-winning books Suburban Erasure and The Black Reparations Project.  His work on the Timothy Thomas Fortune Cultural Center has garnered international acclaim for the innovative use of digital technology\, leading to multiple urban revitalization projects in Minnesota\, Florida\, New Jersey\, and Louisiana. He has written for or appeared as the feature guest on media outlets ranging from the Washington Post\, USA Today\, the Canadian Broadcast Channel\, the Philadelphia Daily News\, the Huffington Post\, National Public Radio\, Historians at the Movies\, the New York Times Read Along\, WURD Philadelphia\, and Today with Dr. Kaye (WEEA\, Baltimore). He was a Future Faculty Fellow at Temple University where he completed his Ph.D. in History and a Presidential Scholar at Villanova University where he studied History\, English\, Philosophy\, Peace and Justice Studies\, and Africana Studies. His most recent project\, The Graphic History of Hip Hop\, with Afrofuturist illustrator Tim Fielder\, has been featured at the United Nations\, the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum for African American History and Culture\, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City\, the Schomburg Center in the New York Public Library system\, and San Diego Comic-Con in 2024.  \n\n\n\nHe is the Wallace Professor of History in the Department of History at Macalester College in Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, and holds research affiliate positions with Brandeis University’s Institute for Economic and Racial Equity\, Rutgers University’s Institute for the Study of Global Racial Justice\, the Center for New American History at the University of Richmond\, and the University of Minnesota’s College of Design.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAll Content Sessions will be conducted via Zoom and a Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)-hosted Canvas learning community. Each session’s lectures and discussions will be recorded and registered participants will receive access to the Canvas course with session recordings\, curated resources\, and collaborative planning tools. \n\nHigh school U.S. History teachers and 5th and 7th grade educators are invited to participate in companion Pedagogy Sessions. \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 but registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \n\nRegistration Questions: Brittany.Rawson-Haeg@state.mn.us \n\nRegister Now \n\nThis offering is part of Navigating the U.S. History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom is a yearlong professional learning opportunity supporting implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies presented by MHC and MDE. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-era-nine/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Content Sessions,Free,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,US History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/event_us_history_content_session_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T083000 DTSTAMP:20251017T180500Z CREATED:20251017T180500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180500Z UID:10000599-1779262200-1779265800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - What’s Next? Looking Towards Implementation DESCRIPTION:Join for conversation and brainstorming about next steps in social studies standards implementation. Spend time reflecting on the work done this year\, and the changes anticipated for next school year. \nThe Minnesota Department of Education\, in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, will host virtual and in-person sessions to support planning for and implementation of the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\, held monthly during the 2025–26 school year. These sessions are open to anyone with building or district-level responsibilities for curriculum planning and development in all social studies content areas\, including curriculum directors\, department leads\, and teachers. Pre-registration is required for in-person sessions. \nVirtual sessions will have content similar to in-person sessions\, and whenever possible will feature the same speakers. \nIn-person sessions will be an hour longer than virtual sessions and will allow time for supported collaborative work and networking. \nWhile districts are encouraged to have a representative at each monthly session\, either in-person or virtual\, participants do not need to commit to attending all nine sessions. Participants are also welcome to attend either session type throughout the year\, as is best suited to their needs and schedule. \nK-12 educators will receive 1 clock hour. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-whats-next-looking-towards-implementation/ CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development,Social Studies Curriculum Leaders Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/event_social_studies_standards.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-whats-next-looking-towards-implementation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T173000 DTSTAMP:20260217T171007Z CREATED:20250812T170256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171007Z UID:10000559-1779379200-1779384600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online Pedagogy Session – Era Nine: Contested Freedoms DESCRIPTION:Evaluate how recent U.S. history—1990s to present—shaped American debates over democracy\, rights\, and responses to global and domestic crises. Using content and sources from Dr. Walter Greason\, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Social Studies Specialist Brittany Rawson-Haeg and experienced classroom educators will lead this hands-on workshop supporting high school U.S. History teachers in designing inquiry-based\, standards-aligned units. \nAll Pedagogy Sessions will be conducted via Zoom. Educators who participate in all Pedagogy Sessions will leave the year with a complete U.S. History course aligned to the new standards. \nEducators are invited to participate in companion Content Sessions. \nRegistration\nPedagogy Sessions are designed for high school U.S. History teachers and may also be relevant for 5th and 7th 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 but registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \nRegistration Questions: Brittany.Rawson-Haeg@state.mn.us \nRegister Now \nThis offering is part of Navigating the U.S. History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom is a yearlong professional learning opportunity supporting implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies presented by MHC and MDE. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-era-nine/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Free,K-12 Education,Online,Pedagogy Sessions,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,US History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/event_us_history_pedagogy_session_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T155133Z CREATED:20260409T213448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T155133Z UID:10000654-1780066800-1780077600@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. Beginning at XIA Books & Cafe\, participants are welcomed by community leader Va-Megn Thoj\, who grounds the journey in the story of the Mekong River and its connection to identity and place\, while guiding the group through the neighborhood. Along the walk\, participants encounter the bold\, colorful murals by local artist Kao Lee Thao\, hear reflections on the Vietnamese refugee experience\, and learn how community-rooted organizations continue to support families across generations. The experience comes alive through the sights and smells of a Lao owned local grocery store\, where participants sample exotic fruits and learn about favorite rice and fish sauce brands\, along with staple ingredients. At the Hmong Cultural Center\, participants deepen their understanding of heritage through storytelling and the sound of the qeej\, a traditional Hmong instrument whose breath and movement carry ancestral voice and ceremony. The journey continues through local Cambodian and Thai restaurants\, where dishes such as somlaw kao kou\, a savory Cambodian soup with green papaya\, eggplant\, and pumpkin\, evoke memories\, family traditions\, and stories of food 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/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/event_lfp_little_mekong.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T155152Z CREATED:20260409T175937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T155152Z UID:10000653-1780671600-1780682400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Maplewood - Learning from Place: HmongTown Marketplace & Beyond DESCRIPTION:This Learning from Place experience offers a rare opportunity to witness the becoming of place through an inspiring vision of founder and CEO of HmongTown Marketplace and Pan Asian Center\, Toua Xiong\, who dreamed of having a place to call home. Beginning at the Pan Asian Center\, participants are welcomed by Yao Yaj\, Executive Director of HmongTown Connections who will share 50 years of Hmong resilience and economic contributions while traveling to the iconic HmongTown Marketplace. There\, participants step into a vibrant marketplace rooted in culture and tradition\, where many vendors and community members are from an older generation\, carrying forward cultural knowledge and memories through everyday commerce. Participants experience rows of fresh herbs\, traditional goods\, and street foods like Hmong sausage\, papaya salad\, and steamed fish\, while sampling exotic fruits and tri color dessert. \nThe journey returns to Pan Asian Center\, where participants will have the opportunity to hear Toua Xiong share his inspiring story surviving the jungles of Laos to mastering English and the hard lessons navigating city codes and permits in his pursuit to create a place to call home. The program ends just in time for participants to experience the full flair of Asian Street Food Night Market. \nThrough this experience\, participants gain tangible insight into how communities evolve over time\, how cultural assets can drive economic development\, and how investing in place can strengthen identity\, expand opportunity\, and shape the future for the next generation. \nK-12 Educators will receive 3 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nThis experience is presented in collaboration with HmongTown Connections\, whose mission is to create spaces where Hmong can live\, work\, and connect while preserving\, teaching\, and sharing Hmong history\, languages and culture. \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/maplewood-learning-from-place-hmongtown-marketplace-beyond/ LOCATION:Pan Asian Center\, 3001 White Bear Ave\, Maplewood\, 55109\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/event_lfp_hmongtown_marketplace.png ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T143000 DTSTAMP:20260617T155235Z CREATED:20260219T214257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T155235Z UID:10000629-1782203400-1782225000@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\n  \nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nParticipants provide their own transportation\, lunch\, snacks\, and beverages. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT. \nJoin the Waitlist URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-from-place-bdote-june-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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/event_lfp_bdote_2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTSTAMP:20260624T181047Z CREATED:20260624T180924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T181047Z UID:10000695-1783900800-1784332799@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - We the People Summer Institute for High School Educators DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC)\, in partnership with the Center for Civic Education\, is seeking a small group of Minnesota high school educators to participate in the We the People Summer Institute\, a fully funded professional learning opportunity taking place July 13–17\, 2026\, at MHC in Saint Paul. \nAs the Minnesota State Coordinator for We the People and Project Citizen\, MHC is working to expand civic education opportunities for educators and students across the state. \nThis immersive week-long institute will bring together educators from Minnesota and several other states to explore constitutional content\, inquiry-based teaching strategies\, and the nationally recognized We the People program. Participants will engage with constitutional scholars\, learn best practices for simulated congressional hearings\, and join a network of educators committed to strengthening civic learning. \nThe Summer Institute is intended for educators who are interested in exploring implementation of the We the People curriculum with students following the training. \nEducator Benefits\n\nA free classroom set of We the People textbooks\nContent and instruction from constitutional scholars and civic education experts\nOngoing mentorship and implementation support\nAccess to a national professional learning community\nOpportunities to participate in Minnesota We the People Student Showcase experiences\n52 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)\n\nEligibility\n\nHigh school government\, civics\, and history teachers\nEducators new to the We the People program or who have not participated within the past five years\n\nThe Center for Civic Education is a nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting informed and engaged citizenship through civic education. Its We the People program helps students explore the principles and institutions of constitutional democracy through inquiry-based learning and simulated congressional hearings. \n\nWe are no longer accepting interest forms for the We the People Summer Institute. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-we-the-people-summer-institute-for-high-school-educators/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Minnesota Center for Civic Education,Professional Development,Project Citizen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/event_wtp_summer_institute_2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T180000 DTSTAMP:20260716T153416Z CREATED:20260409T184321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T153416Z UID:10000655-1784818800-1784829600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Learning from Place: Somali South Minneapolis DESCRIPTION:South Minneapolis is home to a vibrant corridor of Somali owned businesses\, cultural institutions\, and public art that reflect the community’s resilience\, cultural pride\, and contributions to Minneapolis. This Learning from Place experience begins at the Somali Museum\, where participants will learn about Somali cultural heritage and\, if scheduling allows\, experience traditional dance. The group will then take a short walk to Hoyo Sambusa to sample sambusa and watch a cooking demonstration\, where founder Mariam will share the story behind her social enterprise and the cultural significance of sambusa in Somali homes and gatherings. \nParticipants will continue along the Lake Street corridor with mural artist Guulsan\, who will guide a mural walk and share the stories and inspiration behind his artwork\, offering insight into how public art expresses community identity and shapes how stories of place are remembered and shared. Along the way\, the group will visit Zizi Boutique\, celebrating its 10-year anniversary\, to learn about Somali fashion and clothing. The experience concludes at the bustling iconic Karmel Mall\, a central marketplace for Somali businesses\, where participants can explore the shops and continue reflection over warm chai. \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\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/minneapolis-learning-from-place-somali-south-minneapolis/ LOCATION:Somali Museum\, 2950 Chicago Ave\, Suite C\, Minneapolis\, 55407\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/event_lfp_somali_south_mpls.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T143000 DTSTAMP:20260722T210032Z CREATED:20260716T130635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T210032Z UID:10000709-1785313800-1785335400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:North Mankato – Social Studies Standards Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:This two-day workshop series (July 29 and August 17\, 2026) is designed to equip K–12 teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement the new social studies standards for the 2026–27 school year. Participants will engage in a guided exploration of the revised standards\, including analysis of major content shifts\, vertical alignment across grade levels\, and implications for curriculum planning.\n‍\nThroughout the workshop\, teams will connect the updated standards to the C3 Framework\, deepening their understanding of high-quality instructional practices and identifying necessary instructional shifts to support student learning. \nK-12 educators will receive 5.5 clock hours for completion of each sessions. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/north-mankato-social-studies-standards-workshop-series-july/ LOCATION:South Central Services Cooperative\, 2075 Lookout Drive\, North Mankato\, 56003\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/event_k8_social_studies_standards_sourcewell_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mychi Nguyen":MAILTO:mychi@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T160000 DTSTAMP:20260617T155204Z CREATED:20260409T000235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T155204Z UID:10000650-1786626000-1786636800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Empire - Learning from Place: Watt Munisotaram (Cambodian Temple) DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to learn from a place shaped by history\, migration\, and spiritual practice? \nThis Learning from Place experience invites participants to explore Watt Munisotaram\, the largest Cambodian Buddhist temple in the United States\, located in the countryside of Empire\, Minnesota. Participants will engage with the temple as a living cultural and spiritual site\, learning directly from community members\, monks\, and the landscape itself. \nAs we move through the temple grounds\, we will explore Cambodia’s history and the experiences that brought Cambodian families to Minnesota – home to the fifth-largest Cambodian population in the United States. Through stories and guided exploration\, participants will learn how Watt Munisotaram serves as a place of cultural continuity\, community connection\, and spiritual life. \nParticipants will hear from community members and Buddhist monks\, explore the temple’s architecture and symbolism\, enjoy traditional Cambodian foods\, and participate in a brief guided meditation as a way to learn about a practice central to Cambodian Buddhist traditions. \nK-12 Educators will receive 3 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nThis experience is presented in collaboration with Cambodian American Partnership (CAPMN)\, a non-profit organization committed to building a resilient community that honors Cambodian history by cultivating a sense of belonging. \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/empire-learning-from-place-watt-munisotaram-cambodian-temple/ LOCATION:Watt Munisotaram\, 2925 220th St E\, Empire\, 55031\, United States CATEGORIES:America 250,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/event_lfp_watt_munisotaram_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T143000 DTSTAMP:20260722T210111Z CREATED:20260716T130640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T210111Z UID:10000710-1786955400-1786977000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:North Mankato – Social Studies Standards Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:This two-day workshop series (July 29 and August 17\, 2026) is designed to equip K–12 teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement the new social studies standards for the 2026–27 school year. Participants will engage in a guided exploration of the revised standards\, including analysis of major content shifts\, vertical alignment across grade levels\, and implications for curriculum planning.\n‍\nThroughout the workshop\, teams will connect the updated standards to the C3 Framework\, deepening their understanding of high-quality instructional practices and identifying necessary instructional shifts to support student learning. \nK-12 educators will receive 5.5 clock hours for completion of each sessions. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/north-mankato-social-studies-standards-workshop-series-august/ LOCATION:South Central Services Cooperative\, 2075 Lookout Drive\, North Mankato\, 56003\, United States CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/event_k8_social_studies_standards_sourcewell_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mychi Nguyen":MAILTO:mychi@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T180000 DTSTAMP:20260814T191040Z CREATED:20260706T175843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T191040Z UID:10000706-1787151600-1787162400@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. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-little-africa-plaza-august/ LOCATION:Little Africa Plaza\, 678 Snelling Ave N\, St. Paul\, 55104\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/event_lfp_little_africa_plaza.png ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org END:VEVENT 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="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T173000 DTSTAMP:20260812T123535Z CREATED:20260812T123535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T123535Z UID:10000719-1788451200-1788456600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Content Session – World History Eras: Framing the Big Questions DESCRIPTION:How do things change over time\, and what can we learn by examining those changes? This introductory session explores approaches to teaching world history that center inquiry\, historical thinking\, and multiple perspectives across time and place. Historian Trevor Getz will introduce key concepts—including change and continuity over time\, connecting the global and local\, and examining history at different scales—that will frame the World History Eras series. Using examples from agriculture\, complex societies\, the Islamic world\, revolutions\, imperialism\, and environmental change\, he will model inquiry-based approaches and share classroom resources. Dr. Getz will then join Katharine Gerbner in conversation about the ideas and questions that will guide educators throughout the series. \n\n\n\n\n\n+View Trevor Getz’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nTrevor R. Getz is a Professor of African and World History at San Francisco State University and Past President of the World History Association. His work in history education includes lead roles in projects completed for Khan Academy\, the OER Project\, Washington DC State Board of Education\, and New York City Board of Education. He is the author or co-author of eleven volumes\, including Abina and the Important Men\, which won the 2014 James Harvey Robinson Prize. Trevor creates world history comics for the New York Civics For All Comic Group and is co-lead for the open-source agentive-AI history archive HistoryGenie. He builds historical buildings in Lego\, plays with trains\, and is the recipient of the American Historical Association’s 2020 Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award. \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\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-eras-framing-the-big-questions/ CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,Content Session,Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_eras_big_questions.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-eras-framing-the-big-questions/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T180000 DTSTAMP:20260623T192946Z CREATED:20260623T192730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T192946Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/event_lfp_little_mekong.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T193000 DTSTAMP:20260727T170609Z CREATED:20260727T170609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T170609Z UID:10000712-1789405200-1789414200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul – Learning Through Play: An Ojibwe Games Workshop for Educators DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center and Tony Drews of Nashke Native Games for an interactive professional development experience exploring how Ojibwe games can be used in K–12 classrooms. Through hands-on participation\, educators will experience culturally grounded games and consider how they can support engagement\, retention\, and classroom learning. \nResearch on game-based learning shows that thoughtfully designed games can increase student engagement and support deeper understanding of academic content. \nThroughout this event\, educators will explore Nashke Native Games and practical strategies for integrating Ojibwe language\, history\, and culture into instruction. Discussions will highlight how games can support engagement\, inquiry\, and connections to Indigenous learning. \nParticipants will be introduced to Minnesota Humanities Center resources\, including the Native American Lives biography series\, educator guides\, and newly developed lesson plans designed for Indigenous Peoples Day and year-round classroom use. These materials are aligned with Minnesota’s Indigenous Education for All state requirements\, which support the inclusion of Indigenous histories\, cultures\, and perspectives across K–12 curriculum. \nThe evening begins with a light dinner and conversation\, followed by gameplay\, resource sharing\, and opportunities to connect with fellow educators. Participants will also have a chance to win educational resources and games through a raffle. \nWhether you teach elementary\, middle\, or high school students\, you’ll leave with practical classroom ideas and new ways to engage students with Indigenous histories and experiences. Each participant will also receive an Ojibwe game to use with students in their classroom or educational setting. \nFollowing the workshop\, Nashke Native Games will have additional games and educational resources available for purchase. \nK-12 Educators will receive 2 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nRegistration\nComplimentary registrations are available to help ensure cost is not a barrier. Use discount code FEEWAIVER when registering. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-through-play-an-ojibwe-games-workshop-for-educators/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/event_ojibwe_games_2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T173000 DTSTAMP:20260812T123529Z CREATED:20260812T123529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T123529Z UID:10000720-1789660800-1789666200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Pedagogy Session – World History Eras: Teaching Through Inquiry DESCRIPTION:Building on the big questions\, historical thinking\, and resources introduced in the Content Session\, experienced classroom educators will lead a hands-on workshop focused on applying the inquiry-based instructional framework that will guide the World History Eras series. Participants will explore the unit planning template\, examine standards-aligned approaches to instruction\, and begin developing compelling and supporting questions that will serve as the foundation for teaching each era. \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-eras-teaching-through-inquiry/ CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,Free,K-12 Education,Pedagogy Session,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/world_history_pedagogy_teaching_through_inquiry.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-eras-teaching-through-inquiry/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T143000 DTSTAMP:20260727T132646Z CREATED:20260219T214244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T132646Z 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 \nRegister Now 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/event_lfp_bdote_2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T160000 DTSTAMP:20260804T194617Z CREATED:20260730T203828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T194617Z 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="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T160000 DTSTAMP:20260813T165346Z CREATED:20260730T215608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T165346Z 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\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 | Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now 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="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T173000 DTSTAMP:20260812T123525Z CREATED:20260812T123525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T123525Z UID:10000721-1790870400-1790875800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Content Session – World History Era One: Early Human History (250\,000 BCE-2\,000 BCE) DESCRIPTION:Investigate the origins of humanity through the evidence early people left behind\, exploring how historians\, archaeologists\, and scientists reconstruct the earliest chapters of human history. Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, historian and scholarly lead for this series\, will facilitate a conversation with historians Katherine (Kat) Hayes and Bula Wayessa. Each historian will present their scholarship\, drawing on primary and secondary sources to explore how environment\, migration\, and material evidence shape our understanding of the ancient world. This session provides deep 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 Katherine Hayes’ Bio\n\n\n\n\nKatherine (Kat) Hayes is Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Heritage Studies and Public History program at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. She is trained as an archaeologist and received her PhD in Anthropology from the University of California Berkeley. Her earlier work explored sites of settler colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous and enslaved populations in the Northeast US. More recently she has focused on the ethics of archaeological knowledge production and of collecting. Her projects have facilitated repatriation of University and museum collections\, investigated the historical production of heritage sites such as Historic Fort Snelling\, and collaborated on interpretive exhibits on historical and archaeological sites.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+View Bula Wayessa’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nBula Wayessa is an Associate Professor of Archaeology in the Department of African American & African Studies at the University of Minnesota. His scholarly interests include agricultural change\, food systems\, social identity\, mobility\, memory\, materiality\, and ontology. Through ethnoarchaeological approaches\, his work explores how materialities shape social life\, cultural continuity\, and historical transformation. He has conducted extensive field research in Ethiopia and has published widely on topics including foodways\, technology\, heritage\, and the ethnoarchaeology of everyday life. His work contributes to broader discussions on African archaeology\, decolonizing archaeological practice\, and the relationships between people\, objects\, and environments across time. \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-one/ CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,Content Session,Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_content_era_one.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-one/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T114500 DTSTAMP:20260617T155137Z CREATED:20260409T192048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T155137Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/event_lfp_somali_mpls.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T133000 DTSTAMP:20260701T161433Z CREATED:20260409T173920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T161433Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/event_lfp_little_africa_plaza.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T173000 DTSTAMP:20260812T123520Z CREATED:20260812T123520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T123520Z UID:10000722-1792684800-1792690200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Pedagogy Session – World History Era One: Early Human History (250\,000 BCE-2\,000 BCE) 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-one/ CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,Free,K-12 Education,Pedagogy Session,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_pedagogy_era_one.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-era-one/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T173000 DTSTAMP:20260812T123438Z CREATED:20260812T123438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T123438Z 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:America 250,Clock Hours/CEUs,Free,K-12 Education,Pedagogy Session,Professional Development,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="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@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:20260812T123544Z CREATED:20260812T123544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T123544Z 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:America 250,Content Session,Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development,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="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@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:20260812T123618Z CREATED:20260812T123548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T123618Z 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,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="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@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:20260812T124103Z CREATED:20260812T124103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T124103Z 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,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="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-four/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270128T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270128T173000 DTSTAMP:20260812T124451Z CREATED:20260812T124451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T124451Z UID:10000732-1801152000-1801157400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Pedagogy Session – World History Era Four: The First Golden Age (1400–1800) 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-four/ CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Clock Hours/CEUs,K-12 Education,Pedagogy Session,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_pedagogy_era_four.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-world-history-era-four/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270204T173000 DTSTAMP:20260817T212440Z CREATED:20260817T212440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T212440Z UID:10000734-1801756800-1801762200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Content Session – World History Era Five A: Revolutions\, Empires\, and Nations (1750–1900) DESCRIPTION:Explore the revolutionary transformations that reshaped the Atlantic World during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries\, examining how slavery\, resistance\, empire\, and struggles for freedom changed societies on both sides of the Atlantic. Dr. Vincent Brown will present his scholarship\, drawing on primary and secondary sources to examine how these movements reshaped political\, social\, and cultural life while leaving enduring legacies that continue to influence the world today. Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, historian and scholarly lead for this series\, will facilitate a conversation with Dr. Brown exploring key themes and perspectives from this 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 Vincent Brown’s Bio\n\n\n\n\nVincent Brown is a historian of the African diaspora and the Atlantic world. He is the David Brion Davis Professor of History at Yale University and previously served as the Charles Warren Professor of American History at Harvard University. His research explores the histories of slavery\, resistance\, memory\, and the interconnected worlds created through the Atlantic slave trade. Brown is the author of the award-winning books The Reaper’s Garden: Death and Power in the World of Atlantic Slavery and Tacky’s Revolt: The Story of an Atlantic Slave War. He is also a filmmaker and co-founder of Timestamp Media\, using digital storytelling and visual media to explore histories that connect people and places across the globe. \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-five-a/ CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,Content Session,K-12 Education,Professional Development,World History Eras ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_world_history_content_era_five_a.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-world-history-era-five-a/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR