Photo credit: Brian McMahon When: Thursday, July 18, 2019, from noon – 1 PM Who: Brian McMahon has written numerous articles and has extensively lectured on architecture, industry and urban history. He also has created several museum exhibits, including “Bungalows of the Twin Cities.” In 2017, Brian presented for the Society on his book entitled The Ford Century in Minnesota. What: Brian returns to discuss “Architects Small House Service Bureau.” In order to secure their p

Veterans Memorial Hall, a program of the St. Louis County Historical Society, announces its next event in the local history discussion series, History in a Pint. The presentation entitled “The Golden Anniversary of Apollo: 50 Years Since the ‘…Giant Leap for Mankind’”, will take place at Carmody Irish Pub and Brewing, and will begin at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 23rd. “The Golden Anniversary of Apollo” is the story of local US Navy photographer Pat Shaw who was assigned the air

USS Duluth Crewmembers Raise Ship’s Flag at Duluth City Hall 9:00 AM, Thursday, June 13th The public is invited to a flag-raising ceremony at Duluth’s City Hall, for the flag that flew over the USS Duluth LPD6 between 2002 and 2004. The flag will be raised by members of the USS Duluth crew at a ceremony beginning at 9 a.m., June 13. The flag will remain at City Hall through June 15, as Navy and Marine Corps veterans who served on the USS Duluth gather for a reunion. This incl

When: Thursday, June 20, 2019, from noon to 1 PM Who: In 1985, Roger Hellesvig began to portray Ole Oleson, his great grandfather, at Murphy's Landing living history museum in Shakopee. Roger said that “one of his highlights, while there, was interpreting the immigrant experience at the Wilkie House.” Since then, Roger has shared Ole’s story for schools, museums and Norwegian heritage events. What: Roger will share “An Immigrant’s Tale.” He will transform into Norwegian im

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