The Alexander Ramsey House is one of the nation’s best preserved Victorian-era houses, the home offers a glimpse into the 1870s life of Alexander Ramsey, Minnesota's first territorial governor, and his family.
Time Capsule for Kids
Children and their parents can explore a year in the life of the Ramsey family in this creative, hands-on family program. Using a timeline map and Time Capsule Tokens, families can discover the food, fashion, music, and special events in history. Before and after the program, children can create and take home their own time capsule. Programs are offered the first Saturday of the month.
Saturday, October 4th
Saturday, September 6th
1876 was a year of new inventions, foods and fashions. Discover why 1876 was so special for the Ramsey family in this children's program. Children and their parents can use a timeline map to explore the Ramsey House and collect "time capsule tokens" along the way. Taste a popular food of the era and discover what new inventions were making life easier. Before or after the program children can make their own time capsule.
Saturday, October 4th
1868 was an exciting year for the Ramsey family. Their new house was being built and they were planning a trip to Europe. Discover what other events happened in 1868 during this family program. Children and their parents can use a timeline map to explore the Ramsey House and collect "time capsule tokens" along the way. Play a fun parlor game from 1868, taste a popular food of that year and help pack a suitcase for the Ramsey family.
Admission:
$10 Adults
$9 Seniors and college students
$7 Children ages 6-17
Free for children age 5 and under and MNHS members
Hours:
Tours at Noon and 1pm. Reservations are required, call 651-259-3015 or click HERE.
The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. The Society collects, preserves and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, the Society preserves our past, shares our state’s stories and connects people with history.
To learn more about the Alexander Ramsey House, click HERE, or visit them on Facebook.
ENTER TO WIN A 4-PACK OF FREE ADMISSION PASSES HERE
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ODDS OF WINNING WILL DEPEND ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ENTRIES RECEIVED. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. DO NOT ENTER THIS SWEEPSTAKES IF YOU ARE NOT EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AS OF 8/17/2014 AND A LEGAL RESIDENT OF AND CURRENTLY RESIDING IN ONE OF THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ENTRIES ACCEPTED 8/17/2014-8/27/2014. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN AND NOTIFIED ON 8/28/2014.
Click HERE for complete rules.
The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. The Society collects, preserves and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, the Society preserves our past, shares our state’s stories and connects people with history.
To learn more about the Alexander Ramsey House, click HERE, or visit them on Facebook.
ENTER TO WIN A 4-PACK OF FREE ADMISSION PASSES HERE
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ODDS OF WINNING WILL DEPEND ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ENTRIES RECEIVED. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. DO NOT ENTER THIS SWEEPSTAKES IF YOU ARE NOT EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AS OF 8/17/2014 AND A LEGAL RESIDENT OF AND CURRENTLY RESIDING IN ONE OF THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ENTRIES ACCEPTED 8/17/2014-8/27/2014. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN AND NOTIFIED ON 8/28/2014.
Click HERE for complete rules.
