by doitinnorth | Nov 22, 2019 | events/locations
A Yankee Thanksgiving Tour: In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday. Experience what preparations for a Thanksgiving celebration were like 150 years ago. On a 90-minute guided tour, visitors will hike along the wooded trails to the historic Kelley Farm, meet farm animals, and visit the historic house filled with the sights and smells of a harvest celebration. Following the tour, pie and refreshments will be served in the visitor center.
The Oliver Kelley Farm, a National Historic Landmark, was the home of Oliver H. Kelley, founder of the Grange, the first successful national farming organization. The 1860s farmstead, modern visitor center and farm lab showcase the story of farming, food and agriculture—past and present. The farm is located at 15788 Kelley Farm Road, 2.5 miles southeast of Elk River on U.S. Highway 10.
Sat., Nov 23, 2019, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm & Sun., Nov 24, 2019, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
15788 Kelley Farm Rd.
Elk River, MN 55330
Map
by doitinnorth | Nov 15, 2019 | events/locations
Night Trains Season is a special Holidays tradition at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum and is open every Saturday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 pm through the last Saturday in February (February 29, 2020).
Santa will be visiting with visitors on December 14th and 21st!
Night Trains Season comes to the model railroad layouts in a magical way, the lights are turned down, the buildings and street lights glow warmly, setting the scene for specially lighted models of vintage passenger trains. The make believe town of Matlin is buried in a blizzard, and throughout the Museum the layouts are adorned with miniature Christmas lights and decorations.
Night Trains takes place at our new home off University Ave in St. Paul, MN.
For information about Night Trains: @tcmrm.orga
by doitinnorth | Nov 12, 2019 | events/locations
The American Cancer Society is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Minnesota Made Extravaganza!
Join prominent individuals and corporations from Minnesota’s business and philanthropic community who are attacking cancer from every angle at this year’s Minnesota Made Extravaganza. This exciting event will be a fun-filled and unique gala held on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Aria Event Center.
Led by the Board of Ambassadors, Minnesota Made Extravaganza raises money to help the American Cancer Society lead the fight for a world without cancer. This event also celebrates everything that has given the state of Minnesota the nickname the “Bold North.” From the arts and the lakes, to sports and innovation — all will be on display.
minnesotamonthly.com
by doitinnorth | Nov 8, 2019 | events/locations
This Split Rock Lighthouse annual event commemorates the sinking of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald and the loss of her 29 crewmembers on November 10, 1975. It is also a time to reflect on the memory of all lives lost in Great Lakes shipwrecks.
The lighthouse, fog signal building, and visitor center will be open. Costumed interpreters will greet visitors and provide historic site and shipwreck information. Throughout the afternoon, visitors can view a film about the Edmund Fitzgerald in the visitor center.
At 4:30 pm, the lighthouse will close temporarily while the names of the crewmembers are read to the tolling of a ship’s bell. Following the ceremony, the beacon will be lit, and the tower will be open again to tour.
This is the only opportunity each year when visitors can climb the tower after dark and see the lit beacon.
Date
Sun., Nov 10, 2019, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location
3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd.
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Map
Cost
Included with $6-10 site admission/MNHS members free
by doitinnorth | Nov 1, 2019 | events/locations, evergreen
Explore with a 45 minute history of the Caves and how they have been used in the last 150 year. Hear about Mining & Mushrooms, Gangsters & Ghosts. Thursdays at 5 pm and Saturdays & Sundays at 11 am ~ year ‘round.
by doitinnorth | Oct 16, 2019 | events/locations
From kid-friendly to frightening, Halloween celebrations of all types can be found in Minnesota. Anoka, the self-proclaimed Halloween Capital of the World, celebrates all month long. Other options include Valleyscare in Shakopee, All Hallow’s Eve in Farmington, and the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley.
