September 2024
Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs, and Salvation of Cornbread Harris with Andrea Swensson presented by Ramsey County Historical Society and Jazz88
There will be a reading from Andrea Swensson and appearance from Cornbread Harris, followed by a book signing. The emotional, epic story of James “Cornbread” Harris—a self-proclaimed “blessed dude” and one of Minneapolis’s most influential musicians. Following the extraordinary life story of James “Cornbread” Harris, Andrea Swensson will return to History Revealed with the life of Harris and his wide-ranging influence. Deeper Blues is a unique history of Minnesota music that evolves into a heartfelt tale of reconciliation and forgiveness,…
Find out more »Farm-to-Table Dinner – RCHS Members Event
Ramsey County Historical Society members get a taste of the farm as we bid adieu to summer. A delicious three course dinner is provided by Chef Natalie Allesee (The Lynhall, Heartland) with one course dedicated to tomatoes directly from the Gibbs Farm garden. Guests will be able to enjoy a happy hour with complimentary wine and beer in the courtyard with music provided by Chris Koza, followed by a staff-guided tour of Gibbs Farm. Not an RCHS member? Join today!…
Find out more »Apple Festival 2024
Apple Festival is back at Gibbs Farm on September 21, 2024! Mark your calendars, and don’t miss this end of summer event. We are celebrating with apple treats, apple games, apple activities, seed saving and facepainting! In the orchard: Expert orchardists and amateur apple enthusiasts will be able to enjoy samples, test their pomology knowledge, try their hand at the cider press. This is a once a year opportunity to experience and learn about the truly special living collection of…
Find out more »October 2024
Fall Grounds and Gardens Tour
Join us for the second Grounds and Gardens tour of the year! As the Minnesota growing season comes to an end, this tour will make stops in our heritage orchard, restored prairie, and crop garden. As we walk through the site the group will pick some of our seasonal bounty to take home. After harvesting fresh produce we will taste some historic and modern style preserved foods. Program Manager, Clare, will share the historical context of our gardens and talk…
Find out more »Oakland Cemetery Tour – North
Join experienced tour guide and historian Denise Dunnell Wells on a fascinating outdoor walking tour of Saint Paul’s famous Oakland Cemetery. The tour will feature the resting places of some of Saint Paul’s most famous and infamous personalities. It is all a matter of perspective! Denise will give you an overview of the cemetery’s history, discuss some of its legends, and show us the final resting places of these citizens. Tour is outside only – please wear walking shoes and…
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