Minnesota Humanities Center
  • St. Paul – Minnesota Writers Off the Page: Mubanga Kalimamukwento

    Black Garnet Books 1319 University Ave W, St. Paul, United States

    Join us for a special evening with Mubanga Kalimamukwento, author of “Obligations to the Wounded,” winner of this year’s Minnesota Book Award for novel/short story.

    Free
  • Red Wing – Minnesota Children’s Book Festival

    Anderson Center at Tower View 163 Tower View Drive, Red Wing, MN, United States

    The Anderson Center at Tower View is pleased to announce that the 26th annual Minnesota Children's Book Festival. This beloved event features presentations of new books by award-winning authors and illustrators writing for young readers through middle grade.

    Free
  • Fort Snelling – Reconstruction Destructed Film & Community Conversation

    Fort Snelling State Park 101 Snelling Lake Road, St. Paul, MN, United States

    To understand the challenges African Americans still face in being seen as full citizens in America today, it is important for us to understand the origin story of the path of formerly enslaved people becoming citizens. The past is not dead; it is not even really the past.

    Free
  • Winona – Shorelines and Storylines: An Artist Gathering

    Minnesota Marine Art Museum 800 Riverview Drive, Winona, United States

    Join us for a special evening of reflection, story, and shared warmth around the fire (weather permitting). This gathering offers an opportunity to connect with the artists of Once Upon A Shore through a special panel conversation moderated by guest exhibition curator, Heid E. Erdrich.

    Free
  • Fergus Falls – Reconstruction Destructed Film & Community Conversation

    Westridge Theater 2001 West Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, United States

    To understand the challenges African Americans still face in being seen as full citizens in America today, it is important for us to understand the origin story of the path of formerly enslaved people becoming citizens. The past is not dead; it is not even really the past.

    Free
  • Postponed St. Paul – Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle

    Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    In honor of Veterans’ Voices Month, the Minnesota Humanities Center invites you to join us for an engaging evening focused on stories of community, consolation, and courage. For Objects of War, participants are asked to bring an item connected to an experience of war and conflict — which could be dog tags, a service member’s good luck charm, or a family heirloom — and share the story of this item during the evening.

    Free
  • St. Paul & Online – Minnesota Writers Off the Page: Bronson Lemer

    Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Join us for an engaging reading and discussion exploring the collection of contemplative essays that form “The Lonely Veteran’s Guide to Companionship” by Bronson Lemer.

    Free
  • Duluth – Reconstruction Destructed Film & Community Conversation

    Zeitgeist Center for Arts 222 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN, United States

    To understand the challenges African Americans still face in being seen as full citizens in America today, it is important for us to understand the origin story of the path of formerly enslaved people becoming citizens. The past is not dead; it is not even really the past.

    Free
  • Edina – Reconstruction Destructed Film & Community Conversation

    Edina Mann Theatre 3911 W. 5th St., Edina, MN, United States

    To understand the challenges African Americans still face in being seen as full citizens in America today, it is important for us to understand the origin story of the path of formerly enslaved people becoming citizens. The past is not dead; it is not even really the past.

    $15
  • Minneapolis – 50th Anniversary Joint Commemoration Immersive Digital Experience

    Royalston Square 501 Royalston Ave, Minneapolis, United States

    Walk through a history of the shared – similar yet very different – journeys of the Cambodian, Hmong, Lao, and Vietnamese communities, and Minnesota’s U.S. Vietnam Veterans, as they navigated war, refugee camps, and their eventual new lives in the United States.

    Free
  • St. Paul – 50th Joint Commemoration Community Events

    Union Depot 214 4th St E, St. Paul, United States

    Enjoy food concessions, craft vendors, entertainment, exhibits, artifacts, and much more, representing Minnesota’s vibrant Cambodian, Hmong, Lao, and Vietnamese communities, and Vietnam War era Veterans from their experiences in 1970s Southeast Asia to refugee camps and their harrowing journeys to Minnesota.

    Free
  • Rochester – Reconstruction Destructed Film & Community Conversation

    Historic Chateau Theater 15 1st Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, United States

    To understand the challenges African Americans still face in being seen as full citizens in America today, it is important for us to understand the origin story of the path of formerly enslaved people becoming citizens. The past is not dead; it is not even really the past.

    Free