Minnesota Humanities Center
  • 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
  • Online Content Session – Era Two: Settler Colonialism and Atlantic Slavery

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Dive into the development of the institution of slavery and multiple perspectives on European colonization and early American society. Led by Dr. David Aiona Chang and Dr. Katharine Gerbner, this session will provide deep historical context, source analysis, and thematic framing.

  • 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
  • Pedagogy Session – Eras 1 & 2: Indigenous Histories, Settler Colonialism, and Atlantic Slavery

    Online
    Virtual Event

    This pedagogy session will draw on content and sources from both Era 1 and Era 2 of the Navigating U.S. History Eras series. Participants will explore the histories of America’s first peoples before European contact, as well as the development of the institution of slavery and multiple perspectives on European colonization and early American society.

    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. 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 Content Session – Era Five: Slavery, Civil War, and Reconstruction

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Explore the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War, and evaluate the transformative potential and limitations of Reconstruction. Led by Dr. Rebecca Brückmann and moderated by Dr. Katharine Gerbner, this session will provide deep historical context, source analysis, and thematic framing.

    Free
  • Online Pedagogy Session – Era Five: Slavery, Civil War, and Reconstruction

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Explore the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War, and evaluate the transformative potential and limitations of Reconstruction. Using content and sources from Dr. Rebecca Brückmann, 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
  • Shoreview – Minnesota Writers Off the Page: Debra J. Stone

    Emmet D. Williams Elementary School 955 W County Rd D, Shoreview, United States

    To celebrate Women's History Month, Off the Page is pleased to feature author Debra J. Stone and her new book, “The House on Rondo.” Debra will be in conversation with Terresa Hardaway, discussing the history of the Rondo neighborhood, what it means to be a writer, and their hopes for the future of Rondo.

    Free
  • Online Content Session – Era Eight: Civil Rights Struggles

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Go beyond the 1960s to explore long civil rights movements, from the Great Migration to Black Power, and their relevance for students today. Led by Dr. Yohuru Williams and moderated by Dr. Katharine Gerbner, this session will provide deep historical context, source analysis, and thematic framing.

    Free