A complete list of the 26 sites managed by the Minnesota Historical Society. From restored prairie battlegrounds, homes of important historical figures, and well-regarded museums, the Historical Society is an important contributor to Minnesota’s cultural life. Red Wing Minnesota, a classic river town with historic sites and great parks and trails. Stay at the St. James Hotel and enjoy the shopping. If you’re looking for a weekend getaway or just a pleasant day trip, one of the best places to try is the small town charm of historic Stillwater, Minnesota just east of the Twin Cities on the scenic banks of the St. Croix River. Small town Granite Falls on the Minnesota River features the historic Volstead House Museum, a WWII air museum, and a spirited arts community. Just over two hours’ drive from Minneapolis, it makes for an easy overnight or weekend getaway. The Lac Qui Parle Mission provides a glimpse into some of the earliest interactions between the Indians of the Upper Minnesota River area and the first white settlers, including Joseph Renville, who was instrumental in creating a system of writing the Dakota language. Created as one of two Indian agencies created by the Sioux treaty of 1851, the Upper Sioux Agency is now a state park with history exhibits and nice hikes. Located at the juncture of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers, Fort Snelling is a lesson in early Minnesota History. It’s an easy walk around the historic Coldwater Spring National Park Service site near Fort Snelling and Minnehaha Creek. One of our favorite annual sojourns is the American Swedish Institute in South Minneapolis at Christmas time. While the Turnblad Mansion is always a treat for the art and history buff in us, it’s especially wonderful when its halls are decked for the holidays. The Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul, is, obviously, the seat of Minnesota state government. It houses the Minnesota Senate, Minnesota House of Representatives, the office of the Attorney General…Minnesota Historical Society Sites
Things to Do in Red Wing, Minnesota
What to Do in Stillwater
Granite Falls: Minnesota River Town
The Lac qui Parle Mission and State Park
The Upper Sioux Agency State Park
Visiting the Fort Snelling Historic Site
A Walk to Coldwater Spring National Park Site
Visit the American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis
Visiting the Minnesota State Capitol
