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

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

Online Content Session – Era Three: Freedom, Unfreedom, and Revolution

Online
Virtual Event

Analyze revolutionary movements and founding documents to understand how ideas of freedom and justice evolved in the United States. Led by Dr. Daina Ramey Berry and moderated by Dr. Katharine Gerbner, this session will provide deep historical context, source analysis, and thematic framing.

Free

St. Paul – 2025 Event Center Annual Open House

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

Gather your colleagues and friends and stop in to tour our warm and elegant event spaces, then have lunch on us! You will network with other planners, and enjoy a sampling in-house catering options from our incredible chef.

Free

Red Wing – Art and War: A Conversation

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

Join the Minnesota Humanities Center and Anderson Center for a moderated conversation with artists who create art addressing the representation of war and armed conflict. Artists will discuss their output, what it means to interpret experiences of warfare, and what the viewing public can learn from interaction with and discussion of these works.

Free

St. Cloud – Reconstruction Destructed Film & Community Conversation

Atwood Memorial Center, St. Cloud University 720 4th Ave. South, St. Cloud, 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

St. Paul – Reconstruction Destructed Film & Community Conversation

Wilder Foundation 451 Lexington Pkwy N., St. Paul, 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

Online – Beyond Learning from Place: Featuring Native Governance Center

Virtual Event

K-12 Educators will receive 2.5 clock hours. Join Native Governance Center, a Native-led nonprofit, for a practical and interactive session on building authentic partnerships and taking actionable next steps. This session is designed to support Bdote trip participants as well as anyone seeking guidance in developing authentic, respectful relationships with Native Nations.

Free

Online Pedagogy Session – Era Three: Freedom, Unfreedom, and Revolution

Online
Virtual Event

Analyze revolutionary movements and founding documents to understand how ideas of freedom and justice evolved in the United States. Using content and sources from Dr. Daina Ramey Berry, 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.

Free

Online – Teaching Bdote Educator Workshop

Virtual Event

K-12 Educators will receive 2 clock hours. The Teaching Bdote Educator Workshop is designed for educators who have attended Learning from Place: Bdote and are preparing to incorporate the experience into their classroom or lead their own classroom field trip.

$20

Rochester – Headscarf Story Circle Series

Rochester Area Economic Development Inc (RAEDI) 221 1st Ave SW, Suite 600, Rochester, United States

Headscarf Story Circle is a series of offerings that recognize the strength and resiliency of women. Join us for our first of three offerings in Rochester as we gather together through the shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity.

Free