Minnesota Humanities Center
  • Winona – We Are Water MN

    Winona County Historical Society 160 Johnson Street, Winona, MN, United States

    The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines three ways of knowing water: personal stories, historical content, and scientific information. Visitors can explore stories both local and statewide and share their own stories of water’s importance in their life.

    Free
  • Minneapolis – Dialogues of War Listening Session: Somali Community (women focused)

    Franklin Library 1314 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Join Marian Hassan for a Community Listening Session, part of Minnesota Humanities Center's program, Dialogues of War. In this facilitated discussion, participants will be led in meaningful dialogue to connect with others and share their perspectives as relates to their experiences with war and conflict.

    Free
  • Nevis – Why Treaties Matter

    Nevis Public Schools 210 Pleasant Street, Nevis, MN, United States

    "Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations” explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota.

    Free
  • Minnesota Indian Education Association – Why Treaties Matter

    Mystic Lake Center 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW, Prior Lake, MN, United States

    "Why Treaties Matter” explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in the state of Minnesota.

    Free
  • ONLINE – Minnesota Writers Series: What We Hunger For

    Online

    Join the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) for readings and a discussion around the book, “What We Hunger For: Refugee and Immigrant Stories about Food and Family.” This book is the first text featured in MHC’s new Minnesota Writers Series, which amplifies recent publications from Minnesota authors.

    Free
  • Lake City – We Are Water MN

    Lake City Public Library 201 South High Street, Lake City, MN, United States

    The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines water issues statewide and in local communities through personal stories, histories, and scientific information.

    Free
  • St. Paul – Lunch and Learn: Juneteenth in Historical Context

    Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center 130 South Macalester Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    The Minnesota Humanities Center, in partnership with the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers, welcomes the public to a boxed lunch and learn event at Macalester College's Arts Commons on "Juneteenth in Historical Context."

    Free
  • Golden Valley – Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story (Morning Performance)

    Breck School 123 Ottawa Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN, United States

    Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story written by Rose McGee is a 90-minute fictitious, two-act play that addresses a factual and traumatic time in our history – when news was deliberately withheld that Black people were no longer to be kept as slaves in this country. Storytelling and music weave together mesmerizing scenes.

    Free
  • Golden Valley – Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story (Reception and Evening Performance)

    Breck School 123 Ottawa Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN, United States

    Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story written by Rose McGee is a 90-minute fictitious, two-act play that addresses a factual and traumatic time in our history – when news was deliberately withheld that Black people were no longer to be kept as slaves in this country. Storytelling and music weave together mesmerizing scenes.

    Free
  • St. Paul – Minnesota Writers Series: We Are Meant to Rise

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

    Join the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) for readings and an interactive round table discussion around the book, "We Are Meant to Rise: Voices for Justice from Minneapolis to the World," which was published by University of Minnesota Press with More Than a Single Story.

    Free
  • Alexandria – We Are Water MN

    Legacy of the Lakes Museum 205 3rd Avenue West, Alexandria, MN, United States

    The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines three ways of knowing water: personal stories, historical content, and scientific information. Visitors can explore stories both local and statewide and share their own stories of water’s importance in their life.

    Free
  • All the World’s a Stage: Shakespeare 101

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

    Join teaching artists from the Classical Actors Ensemble for fancy-free theater games and an introduction to Shakespeare’s world and works. The actors will guide you through family-friendly hands-on, participatory activities to tap your inner thespian.

    Free