Minnesota Humanities Center
  • 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
  • Online Pedagogy 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. Using content and sources from Dr. Yohuru Williams, 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
  • Minneapolis – Juneteenth Brunch

    Quincy Hall 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Early Bird pricing on Individual Tickets and Full/Half Table registrations end on Tuesday, May 26! National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction winner, Clint Smith joins MHC’s CEO Kevin Lindsey for a conversation about Smith’s book, "How the Word is Passed: Remembering Slavery and How It Shaped America."

  • St. Paul – Juneteenth Family Day with Anika Foundation

    State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, St. Paul, MN, United States

    Minnesota Humanities Center is proud to sponsor the Anika Foundation Juneteenth Family Celebration! Join us for family friendly fun, games, and community. This event is free and open to all.

    Free
  • St. Paul – Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story, 30th Anniversary

    The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University 2004 Randolph Ave, St. Paul, MN, United States

    This beloved stage performance brings the audience on a journey through time, to imagine impact of the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War.

    Free