History in a Pint: SLCHS Announces 'A Summer of Storytelling' Series

Hosted at the historic Lake Superior Railroad Museum inside the St. Louis County Depot

The St. Louis County Historical Society is thrilled to announce a captivating special series for its popular History in a Pint program this July and August. Hosted at the historic Lake Superior Railroad Museum inside the St. Louis County Depot, this three-part installment—collectively themed “A Summer of Storytelling”—promises an engaging blend of local triumph, humorous misadventures, and poignant wartime reflections. 

Attendees can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere complete with a cash bar while diving deep into the history and narratives that shaped our region and nation. 

The upcoming presentations include:

Growing Up in Wartime | Thursday, August 6 at 5:30 PM 

A Conversation with Joel Turnipseed 

War shapes history, creates veterans, and generates deeply compelling narratives. Writing about these intense experiences can be a powerful tool for transitioning back to civilian life. The summer series concludes with an intimate and raw conversation with Duluth native Joel Turnipseed, author of the critically acclaimed Baghdad Express: A Gulf War Memoir. 

Turnipseed served in Operation Desert Shield/Storm with the U.S. Marine Corps. His memoir offers a witty, deeply personal, coming-of-age look at the realities of military life. A former Bread Loaf Scholar and Minnesota State Arts Board Fellowship recipient, Turnipseed’s work has appeared in GQ, Granta, and The New York Times. 

"Bicentennial Boom" will be rescheduled. Watch for details.

Event Details At-A-Glance 

• Where: Lake Superior Railroad Museum, St. Louis County Depot (506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN) 

• Features: Live storytelling, Q&A sessions, and a cash bar. 

• Admission: Free and open to the public 

Come for history, stay for the pint. For more information about the Summer of Storytelling series, please contact the St. Louis County Historical Society. 

About the St. Louis County Historical Society 

The general nature and purpose of the Society shall be the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge about the history and prehistory of St. Louis County and the State of Minnesota. 

In addition to collecting and preserving objects of material culture and historical research material, the Society shall maintain and operate a museum and materially participate in the collections and operations of a historical research center adequate to serve the region encompassing St. Louis County and northeastern Minnesota. 

The images above were provided by the speakers for publicity related to their presentations.