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Saint PaulSee and hear what growing up was like for Alexander Ramsey’s grandchildren through stories based on the family’s letters, diaries and photographs and told by expert costumed interpreters.
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MinneapolisOffers tours of the Turnblad Mansion, as well as classes having to do with Swedish history and culture.
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MinneapolisA guided tour of the oldest wood frame house existing in Minneapolis.
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AndoverOffers programs in pioneer history; horsemanship. Also offers trail and hay rides; barn tours.
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EdinaCostumed schoolmarm presents a history program and tour, tailored to your group’s ages and needs.
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Marine on St. CroixPrograms for school groups provide a fun and unique language and cultural immersion experience during the academic year for students and their language or social studies teachers.
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FarmingtonDakota City Heritage Village is a 1900-era village and museum dedicated to connecting people to the rural past. Offers Hands on History (K-1st grade), One Room School House (2nd - 5th grade) and Village Experience (grades 2 and up) programs.
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Brooklyn ParkExplore the sights, sounds and experiences of 1900’s farm life at this beautifully restored ten-acre farm, with a farmhouse, barn, chicken coop, outhouse, outbuildings, windmill, period farm equipment, and farm animals. Group Tours may be scheduled from May 1 through October 15.
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Saint PaulA superior educational and multicultural experience. offering students the opportunity to share a sense of dignity in our respective ethnic heritage in a fun and festive atmosphere. Field trip opportunities for groups of 10 or more. Individual tickets also available.
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MinneapolisThe heroic history of firefighting told through displays, videos, photographs and vintage firefighting equipment. Enjoy pumping water, sliding down a fire pole, turning on a fire alarm and taking a ride in a fire engine (weather permitting).
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MinneapolisExplore the historic building’s rich and colorful history through photographs, newspaper articles, letters, blueprints, film and audio recordings as well as artifacts from the tower’s early years. The open-air observation deck (the only observation site in Minneapolis) offers panoramic views of Minneapolis/St....
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ScandiaField trips are available from May to mid October at Gammelgarden Museum in Scandia, MN.
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Falcon HeightsCostumed interpreters tell the Gibbs Family story from Jane Gibbs early childhood among the Dakotah Indians to the market garden farm of 1900. Tours may focus on Dakotah culture or the pioneer experience.
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MinneapolisOffers tours of the historic site.
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Saint PaulVisit Historic Fort Snelling for a unique program on daily life at a 19th century fort.
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St. PaulBoth individual homeschool families and homeschool groups may purchase school-rate discounted tickets to student matinees.
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MinneapolisNordic Story Hour with Kari Tauring explores stories, songs, and dances about the Nordic people.
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MinneapolisExplore the history of the Mill City and the ruins of this flour mill with a museum scavenger hunt, multi-media show, brief movie and a hands-on themed activity focusing on either the people, the power or the flour.
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MinneapolisThe City Hall and Courthouse is home to an abundance of local history and urban legend. Discover amazing facts about the building on a tour led by one of our volunteer docents.
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Saint PaulGuided tour of the museum; view aircraft and exhibits.
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Saint PaulIndividual homeschool families can receive the standard group admission rates by joining the Museum's Homeschool Discount Program. Field trips are also available for groups of 20 or more.
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Saint PaulAn interactive museum with both permanent and changing exhibits.
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ShakopeeFestival Friday, formerly known as School Day, offers fun and educational experiences for half-priced Student Group Discount Ticket prices.
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St. PaulOffers various guided tours of the State Capitol Building
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MinneapolisStreetcar rides at Como-Harriet and Excelsior.
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MinneapolisClasses on knights and chain mail.
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Elk RiverExperience historical farm activities with costumed interpreters, including using horses and oxen to work the fields and cooking on a wood stove.
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OsceolaTravel though the beautiful St. Croix River Valley in vintage railway equipment.
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Saint Louis ParkGroups of 10 or more can learn the history of electronic communication while creating their own 1960s-style radio broadcasts and participating in a TV quiz show.
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Mendota HeightsTour limestone buildings from the era when the American Fur Company including the home of the company's young regional manager - Henry Hastings Sibley, a fur company cold store, and the residence of longtime trader-turned-hotelier Jean-Baptiste Faribault.
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St. CloudA visit to the Stearns History Museum makes a perfect family activity. With two floors of exhibits, a Research Center, Museum Store, and a children's playroom, there is something for everyone in the family.
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ShakopeeFormerly Historic Murphy's Landing. Discover what life was like for early Minnesota settlers at recreated 1800s farms and village populated with costumed interpreters.
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Saint PaulHost school performances for a variety of arts organizations.
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Twin Cities Metropolitan AreaAlso known as TCEEC, this is a small business offering quality, hands-on environmental and natural sciences education programs to homeschool groups, after school programs, environmental clubs, scout groups, and youth groups throughout the Twin Cities metro area.
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Saint PaulCostumed interpreters tell the fascinating history of mobsters, mushrooms and ghosts in the original mined sandstone caves and the former romantic night club, The Castle Royal.
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StillwaterWarden's House Museum was built in 1853 as the residence of the Minnesota Territorial Prison warden. Offers tours.
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StillwaterFree Organized Group Tours
