Morris – Sketches of Minnesota

University of Minnesota Morris 600 East 4th Street, Morris, MN, United States

Registration now open! Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, Danger Boat Productions, and local host partners for the inaugural Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events will use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities, promote dialogue, bridge divides, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment.

Free

Little Falls – Sketches of Minnesota

Great River Arts 122 1st Street SE, Little Falls, MN, United States

Registration now open! Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, Danger Boat Productions, and local host partners for the inaugural Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events will use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities, promote dialogue, bridge divides, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment.

Free

Cass Lake – We Are Water MN

Leech Lake Tribal College 6945 Little Wolf Rd NW, Cass Lake, 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The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines three ways of knowing water: personal stories, historical content, and scientific information.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

Austin – Sketches of Minnesota

Hormel Historic Home 208 4th Ave NW, Austin, MN, United States

Registration now open! Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, Danger Boat Productions, and local host partners for the inaugural Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events will use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities, promote dialogue, bridge divides, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment.

Free

Mankato – Minnesota Writers Series: It Took Courage

Blue Earth County Historical Society 424 Warren Street, Mankato, MN, United States

Join us at the Blue Earth County Historical Society in Mankato as we welcome acclaimed scholar Dr. Christopher P. Lehman, author of the recently published “It Took Courage: Eliza Winston’s Quest for Freedom” (Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2024).

Free

International Falls – Sketches of Minnesota

Minnesota North College - Rainy River Campus 1501 Highway 71, International Falls, MN, United States

Registration coming soon! Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, Danger Boat Productions, and local host partners for the inaugural Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events will use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities, promote dialogue, bridge divides, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment.

Free

Winona – Examining Military Service From the Margins

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

Session 1: Introduction/What motivates people to serve? Veterans, active service members, and civilians are invited to contribute to the “Examining Military Service From the Margins” discussion series.

Free

Winona – Examining Military Service From the Margins

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

Session 2: How has the military service of certain populations been hidden devalued, limited, or discriminated against? Veterans, active service members, and civilians are invited to contribute to the “Examining Military Service From the Margins” discussion series.

Free

Marshall – National History Day: Honoring Histories with Care

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative 1420 East College Drive, Marshall, MN, United States

Curious about National History Day and how to present historical content in ways that honor and respect diverse communities? Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society, for a workshop designed for 6-12th grade educators.

Free