Minnesota Humanities Center
  • St. Paul – Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Latine Joy

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

    Savory entrees and delectable desserts will again fill the tables at the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) as we commemorate Latine Cultural Heritage Month through food and the beloved stories behind them that bring community joy. Cuisine and entertainment will be showcased by some of the Twin Cities’ finest chefs and musicians.

    Free
  • St. Paul – Fall Metro Indian Education Gathering

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

    Join us for the Fall Metro Indian Education Gathering. Anyone connected to American Indian Education and/or American Indian students are welcome to attend.

    Free
  • St. Paul – Summer Book Fest & Little Free Library Opening

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

    Join us for a summer celebration of books and storytelling as we launch our new Little Free Library. Hear from local authors, participate in a book swap, listen to a musical storytime, stroll through stories, plus book giveaways, prizes, and more! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy the magic of books together on MHC’s front lawn.

    Free
  • St. Paul – Headscarf Story Circle Gathering – The Nibi Walk

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

    The July 28 Headscarf Story Circle Gathering will feature the Nibi Walk and its healing connectedness to women. Join us for this remarkable immersive experience guided by Sharon Day, leader of Nibi Walks and Executive Director of the Indigenous People's Task Force.

    Free
  • St. Paul – Shakespeare in Our Parks: Twelfth Night

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

    The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is delighted to host Classical Actors Ensemble during its 10th season of Shakespeare in Our Parks! Join us on the MHC lawn as we cheer, laugh, and swoon at this year’s production: “Twelfth Night, or What You Will.”

    Free
  • St. Paul – Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery: Minnesota African American History

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

    K-12 educators will receive 2 clock hours. K-12 educators are invited to attend this special film screening and discussion. Co-produced by OMG Studios and the Minnesota Humanities Center, this documentary challenges our understanding of slavery, its impact on Minnesota, and how we reconcile our past.

  • St. Paul – Indigenous Nations Poets: Poetry Reading

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

    The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC), in partnership with Indigenous Nations Poets (IN-NA-PO) is honored to present an evening of poetry readings with this year’s IN-NA-PO fellows and visiting writers.

    Free
  • St. Paul – An Evening of Haiku and Anishinaabe Song with Kimberly Blaeser, Gordon Henry, Jr., and Gerald Vizenor.

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

    Join us for a very special evening of poetry and music with two esteemed poets and writers, Kimberly Blaeser and Gordon Henry, Jr. Our two guests will share haiku, Anishinaabe dream songs, and music, as well as conversation with one another and the audience on their work and inspirations.

    Free
  • Learning from Place: Hmong St. Paul

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

    K-12 educators will receive 4 clock hours. Build your cultural understanding and awareness as you immerse yourself within St. Paul's vibrant Hmong community through an interactive, in-person experience.

    $30
  • Canceled St. Paul – Headscarf Story Circle: Tea Gathering

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

    Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is excited to host our second year of the Headscarf Story Circle Gatherings. Join us as we gather together through the shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity.

    Free
  • St. Paul – Language Centered Care: Through the Lens of Elder Care Services

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

    The Minnesota Humanities Center is excited to host the March installment of the University of St. Thomas Morrison Family College of Health Breakfast Series. This interactive session aims to highlight the critical role of language in caregiving, particularly in the context of Minnesota's culturally diverse and aging population.

    $25
  • St. Paul & Online – Minnesota Writers Series: Through the Banks of the Red Cedar

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

    Join us for the February 2024 edition of the Minnesota Writers Series as we welcome multidisciplinary artist, Maya Washington, who will discuss her film and memoir, “Through the Banks of the Red Cedar.”

    Free