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TAYLORS FALLS BOAT TOURS | History of the St Croix River

Take a field trip to Taylors Falls and ride the authentic paddlewheel boat through the historic Dalles of the St. Croix River. Study the fur trade, riverboat commerce, lumbering and logging, Native American history, and immigration-related to the St. Croix River Valley. The cruise departs at 11:00 am and returns at 12:20 pm. Our boat […]

HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES | A REVOLUTION in your classroom!

Make America’s Revolutionary War come alive for your students when a Continental Soldier from General Washington’s Army steps into your classroom to share first hand his motivation for joining the army and his experiences of being a soldier in the Revolution. An experience they will remember! The American Revolution was America’s first civil war. It […]

DAZZLING DAVE | Has Dave visited your school?

Dazzling Dave, a National Yo-Yo Master, has over 20 years of experience working with kids. He has performed, and taught, at thousands of schools, hundreds of libraries, and countless fairs. His entertainment is great for both school-day and School Age Care programs. “Dazzling Dave” is a former middle school teacher and has over 20 years […]

THE MUSEUM OF RUSSIAN ART | Take a Field Trip to TMORA!

Come and explore TMORA’s new exhibition this fall! The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) marks its 20th anniversary with a special exhibition showcasing the Museum’s diverse and rich collections. The exhibition features TMORA’s permanent collection including religious icons, paintings, Soviet-era posters and artifacts, peasant crafts, samovars, toys, and other works from the collection. One of […]

GERTENS FUNDRAISING | Fundraise with Gertens Plant Cards!

Gertens Plant Cards are a quick and easy fundraiser for your non-profit group! Your group earns 15% on each card sold and your customer gets to shop at Gertens! Plant Cards do not expire so they also make a great gift. Sell Gertens Plant Cards as a quick and easy fundraiser. Your group earns 15% […]

Hoċokata Ti | Bring History to Life

Get your students out of the classroom with a guided tour of Hoċokata Ti’s public exhibit, Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake. Sit within a traditional Dakota tipi, touch the hides of animals traditionally hunted by the Dakota people, and more. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) owns and operates Hoċokata Ti, the tribe’s cultural […]