Fields of Valor : Civil War History Weekend
Join us for an engaging weekend filled with living history, where you will discover Minnesota’s role in the Civil War. The Bruentrup Heritage Farm will be transformed into one of the most authentic, educational, and entertaining Civil War events in Minnesota. Three days of events and programming bring the world of the Civil War Era to life with reenactors, military drills, campfire cooking, children’s games, crafters and artisans, live music, presentations and exhibits, and for your modern sensibilities: food trucks. IMPORTANT PARKING CHANGEFOR Fields of Valor : Civil War History Weekend Parking for Friday night’s Candlelight Tour will be on-site at the
Designing Gardens with Native and Non-Native Plants for Climate Action
A live in person event with treats in a Big Red Barn! Join Maplewood Area Historical Society’s Executive Director, T.J. Malaskee for this get-ready-for-garden-season event with NEMCA (Northeast Metro Climate Action) and co-hosted by:Resilient RosevilleVote ClimateIndivisible North Metro Environment TeamClimate Justice Team of St. Croix Valley IndivisibleSustainable Stillwater MNVadnais Heights Green Team With a background in 19thCentury AgrarianTechnology and Rural and Agricultural Organizations and Movements, "Farmer T.J."-as his former students call him--is the executive director of the Maplewood Area Historical Society located at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm. T.J. is a passionate advocate for sustainability and environmental stewardshipwith a deep-rooted love for nature
How to Dress for the Past! An Introduction to Historic Clothing.
Want to look like you stepped off the pages of history but you aren’t quite sure how to get started? We are here to answer your questions and help you find the resources to perfect your look. Ladies and gents, come join us for an afternoon of touring the history of fashion. Whether you are aiming for absolute accuracy, want to do some history bounding, or just want a really good Halloween costume, we can help you on your way. This event is presented by the Living History Society of Minnesota in conjunction with the Maplewood Area Historical Society. It can
Toddler Thyme Tuesdays
Join Miss Miranda and our Farm mascots Danvers the Bunny and Hannah and Henry the time-traveling tortoises for a fun-filled two hours of play, stories, crafts, and snacks at Toddler Thyme Tuesdays at the Bruentrup Heritage Farmhouse Tuesdays 9 - 11 AM. $10 per toddler and adult includes play time, story time, make-and-take craft, and a snack! Questions? Email MAHS at info@MaplewoodMuseum.org.
2025 Camp Enrollment Now open!
One-of-a-kind day camp experiences. Enroll today at this link >>> https://maplewoodmuseum.org/daycamps/ 2025 Spring & Summer Camp Enrollments are now open! MAHS Youth Camps explore the worlds of our Indigenous Dakota, Yankee-American, German-Immigrant, and Hmong Refugee peoples and culture through… Fun. Friends. Food. Art. History… And so much more! The Maplewood Area Historical Society is proud to present another season of one-of-a-kind hands-on and experiential day-camps for youth ages 6 – 16 at the beautiful 1891 Bruentrup Heritage Farm in Maplewood, MN as well as the quaint 1888 Eder Schoolhouse in Oakdale, MN. Nestled among 25 acres of restored rolling prairie, the Bruentrup Heritage Farm offers
