Historic sites in the Twin Cities Metro area: - Alexander Ramsey House: 265 South Exchange Street, St. Paul, MN 55102, (651)296-8760 - Folsom House: 272 West Government Street, Taylors Falls, MN 55084, (651)465-3125 - Historic Fort Snelling: 200 Tower Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55111, (612)726-1171 - James J Hill House: 240 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102, (651)297-2555 - Marine Mill: Judd Street, Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047, (651)433-3636 - Mill City Museum: 704 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401, (612)341-7582 - Minnehaha Depot: Minnehaha Parkway on Hiawatha Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, (651)228-0263 - Minnesota State Capitol: 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55101, (651)296-2881 - Oliver H. Kelley Farm: 15788 Kelley Farm Road, Elk River, MN 55330, (763)441-6896 - Sibley House Historic Site: 1357 Sibley Memorial Highway (Highway 13), Mendota, MN 55120, (651)452-1596 Historic sites in Greater Minnesota: - Birch Coulee Battlefield: Jct of Renville Cty Hwy 2 and Hwy 18, Morton, MN 56270, (800)657-3773 - Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site: 1620 Lindbergh Drive South, Little Falls, MN 56345, (320)616-5421 - Comstock House: 506 Eighth Street South, Moorhead, MN 56560, (218)291-4211 - Forest History Center: 2609 County Road 76, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, (218)327-4482 - Fort Ridgely: 72404 County Road 30, Fairfax, MN 55332, (507)426-7888 - Harkin Store: 66250 County Road 21, New Ulm, MN 56073, (507)354-8666 - Historic Forestville: 21899 County Road 118, Preston, MN 55965, (507)765-2785 - Jeffers Petroglyphs: 27160 County Road 2, Comfrey, MN 56019, (507)628-5591 ??- Lac qui Parle Mission: Junction of Chippewa County Highway 13 and County Road 32, Montevideo, MN 56265, (320)269-7636 - Lower Sioux Agency: 32469 Redwood County Hwy. 2, Morton, MN 56270, (507)697-8674 - Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post: 43411 Oodena Drive, Onamia, MN 56359, (320)532-3632 - Snakw River Fur Post: 12551 Voyageur Lane, Pine City, MN 55063, (320)629-6356 - Split Rock Lighthouse: 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Road, Two Harbors, MN 55616, (218)226-6372 - Traverse des Sioux: 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN 56082, (507)934-2160 - W.W. Mayo House: 118 North Main Street, Le Sueur, MN 56058, (507)665-3250

Preserves historic collections for the county and provides educational programming

- Assistance with family research - Education - County history exhibits - Historic preservation - Information center about the county - Public presentations

- Education programs - Exhibits ?- Legacy Trail ?- Meeting rooms ?- Research Library

Over 90,000 manuscripts holdings in the following categories: - Western Manuscripts: collections photographed in libraries, monasteries, archives, and universities of Western Europe. - Eastern Christian Manuscripts: written texts from the world of Eastern Christianity, including works in Armenian, Syriac, Arabic, Greek, Coptic, and others. - Printed books and art

Museum displays and library aids for researchers and other interested parties

Provides space and connections for distinctive educational and cultural activity. Depot has six organizations under one roof: - Depot Foundation - Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra - Lake Superior Railroad Museum - Minnesota Ballet - North Shore Scenic Railroad - Saint Louis County Historical Society Rental space is available but limited for small-to-medium sized gatherings

Historical exhibits that change annually

Offers educational exhibits, public programming, and science outreach focused on natural history and the universe. Programs include: - Educational programming and group visits for K-12 schools and community organizations - Exhibits on natural history and science, including permanent and rotating exhibitions - Planetarium shows featuring live and recorded productions - Public programs and events such as festivals, day programs, and researcher-led activities - Traveling planetarium programs (ExploraDome) serving schools and community venues across Minnesota

Collects and maintains the material history of the county for the benefit of its residents and visitors.

Features exhibits, programs, and hands-on experiences that help children of all ages celebrate their lives and cultures while exploring the cultures of the world. The museum houses the Big Red Bookshelf program, which provides free children's books at different locations throughout Duluth. The Discovery for All scholarship program assists with program accessibility for families with economic hardships.

- Lawshe Memorial Museum houses a research center library of county and regional histories, books, documents, maps, genealogical collections, online databases, oral history tapes, and related items. County newspapers going back to 1857 are microfilmed and readers are available to examine them. On file are hundreds of photographs, articles, and clippings. Copying services offered in research center. - Museum display area has historical exhibits including a mural that is over 80 feet long which depicts scenes from around the county - Special events and educational programming offered on periodic basis - Gift shop has books, prints, and souvenirs for sale - LeDuc Historic Estate provides guided tours, history events, and programs - Sibley Historic Site provides guided tours, history events, and programs - Sites can be rented for events

A historical museum focusing on Mennonite heritage. The museum village tour features: - 1884 Mennonite Homestead - Antique machinery and flower beds throughout the village - Exhibits in 19 buildings - Additional building tours such as the barbershop, blacksmith shop, county school house, post office, railroad depot, and telephone museum

- View exhibits featuring the Society's collections, large-scale objects, hands-on experiences, characters from the past, and multimedia presentations. Traveling exhibits rotate throughout the year. - Public festivals, lectures, films, Sunday afternoon programs, special events, and other family programs. - Museum Stores: Two gift stores, one especially for families, featuring Minnesota specialties. - Cafe Minnesota: Restaurant serves continental breakfast, lunch, and Sunday brunch.

Historical museum featuring an authentic 19th-century prairie settler village with genuine historical artifacts. Also features a period train exhibit with a 1930s replica station house, period cabins and church, and town buildings.

- Holds a collection of over 11,000 modern and contemporary works, growing each year through new acquisitions, spanning media including painting, sculpture, film, video, photography, and works on paper. - Provides information on exhibitions, activities, and public programs.

Collects, preserves, and shares the history of Carlton County. Maintains artifacts, documents, maps, and photographs.

Serves as a cultural center for music, dance, theater, exhibitions, public forums, and hosts special events. Public programming designed to educate and entertain. Includes topics such as civic engagement, United States history, Minnesota history, concerts, dance performances, and more. Many events are kid friendly. Visit the website for event dates and times. Museum exhibits and guided tours are also available.

- Hands-on technology discovery center with exhibits that make learning about science and technology easy, understandable and fun for children ages 5 - 12 and adults. - Workshops about science and technology available to any groups of 15 or more, special classes for home-schooled children. - Technology, science, and engineering summer camp

A museum that offers learning the history of the Ingalls Family. Collections are housed in a series of buildings. Also features displays of memorabilia from visits by the following stars from the "Little House on the Prairie" TV series. The museum also has a gift shop that has a selection of books, aprons, bonnets, souvenirs, and locally handcrafted items.

Provides a historic village that offers visitors a glimpse into 19th-century frontier life along the Minnesota River. Buildings are arranged to reflect a timeline from the pre-territorial era through the late 1800s, allowing visitors to discover how early Minnesotans established their lives on the frontier. Also provides various amenities and activities, including: - Biking: A 0.7-mile trail to explore the historic village by bike - Dog Trails: A one-mile River Trail and a paved trail through the historic village for leashed dogs - Picnic Areas: General picnic areas for families to relax and snack, with shelters available for rent for events - Trails: A one-mile turf trail along the Minnesota River, suitable for hiking, bird watching, and snowshoeing

- Artifact collections - Community Gardens: Traditional and raised beds available for rental - Educational Programming: Lectures, stories from local historians and workshops for adults - Exhibits - Historic Properties: Dee Log Cabin, George Stoppel Farmstead, Hadley Valley Schoolhouse, Mayowood (including tours) and Ralph Stoppel Farmstead - Wilson Wicklund Research Center: Available for anyone researching local and county history topics including genealogy and family history, agricultural and family farms, businesses, architectural and house histories, and more

Serves the public with genealogy records, a wildlife museum with an extensive taxidermy collection, fossils, and artifacts.

- Tour of the home of Charles Lindbergh, world famous aviator - Learn about the life accomplishments and challenges of Charles A. Lindbergh at the visitor center

Park and Facility Locator The following facilities are operated through the Edina Park and Recreation Department: - Arneson Acres Edina Garden/Historical Center: 4711 West 70th Street, Terrace Room - (612)928-4578 Greenhouse, Arneson Acres Park - (952)826-1620 - Braemar Arena, 7501 Ikola Way, (952)833-9500. Year-round skating - Braemar Golf Course: 6364 John Harris Drive, (952)903-5750 - Centennial Lakes Park: 7499 France Avenue South, (952)833-9580 Outdoor park and pavilion, concession stand, walking paths and sitting areas, winter skating, summer cultural programs, rental facility for 100 people - Edina Aquatic Center: 4300 West 66th Street, (952)833-9560. Open Memorial Weekend through Labor Day. - Edina Art Center: 4701 West 64th Street, (952)903-5780 - Edina Senior Center: 5280 Grandview Square, (952)833-9570 - Edinborough Park: 7700 York Avenue South, (952)833-9540 Cultural stage programs, swimming, skating, running track, rental facilities for 750 people Neighborhood Parks: (952)826-0367 - main phone for all parks - Alden Park: 6750 Belmore Lane - Arden Park: 5230 Minnehaha Boulevard - Birchcrest Park: 6016 Hansen Road - Bredesen Park 5901 Olinger Boulevard - Browndale Park 4510 Browndale Avenue - Chowen Park: 5700 Chowen Avenue South - Cornelia School Park: 7000 Cornelia Drive - Countryside Park: 6240 Tracy Avenue - Courtney Fields at Braemar Park: 7351 McCauley Trail - Creek Valley School Park: 6401 Gleason Road - Fox Meadow Park: 5251 Blake Road South - Frank Tupa Park: 4918 Eden Avenue - Garden Park: 5520 Hansen Road - Heights Park: 5500 West 66th Street - Highlands Park: 5200 Doncaster Way - Kojetin Park: 4201 West 44th Street - Lake Edina Park: 4400 Parklawn Avenue - Lewis Park: 7300 Cahill Road - McGuire Park: 69th Street West and McGuire Road - Melody Lake Park: 5601 Melody Lake Drive - Normandale Park: 6501 Warren Avenue South - Pamela Park: 4301 West 58th Street - Rosland Park: 4300 West 66th Street - Sherwood Park: 5241 Grandview Square - St. Johns Park: 5924 St. Johns Avenue - Strachauer Park: 6200 Beard Avenue South - Tingdale Park: 5800 West 59th Street - Todd Park: 4429 Vandervork KAvenue - Utley Park: 4521 West 50th Street - Van Valkenburg Park: 4935 Lincoln Drive - Walnut Ridge Park: 5801 Londonderry Road - Weber Park: 4115 Grimes Avenue South - Williams Park: 4801 West 50th Street - Wooddale Park: 4500 West 50th Street - York Park: 7700 York Avenue South - Yorktown Park: 7335 York Avenue South