Maplewood Museum, MN

German Immigrant Culture Day : Big Red Barn Farmers Market
2024-07-21 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
The Big Red Barn Farmers Market is every Sunday, June – September, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. The Market is located at (and operated by!) the Maplewood Area Historical Society at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm at 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Farm-to-Table Camp : July 22-25 : Grades 1-3
2024-07-22 - 2024-07-25 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Our most popular camp! Learn where your food comes from! Explore the science behind butter, cheese, and bread by making your own FROM SCRATCH and eating the results. Campers will also learn about ‘old timey’ life on the farm, make arts & crafts, and play some old fashioned games.
Bring your own lunch! Morning and afternoon snack provided.
For campers entering Grades 1-3. $240 per camper.
July 22-25. 9AM – 4PM.
Bring your own lunch! Morning and afternoon snacks provided.
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Enroll your camper today!
Register for Farm-to-Table Camp here: https://form.jotform.com/240275691668164
See our other fun camps here >>> https://maplewoodmuseum.org/daycamps/
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Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
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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 a unique setting for youth to explore many facets of our local history with professional historians, artists, culinary-experts, and architects!
For more information, please email or call us using the methods below.
Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645

Hmong Refugee Culture Day : Big Red Barn Farmers Market
2024-07-28 09:00 - 13:00 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States

Farm-to-Table Camp : July 29 - Aug 1 : Grades 4-6
2024-07-29 - 2024-08-01 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Our most popular camp! Learn where your food comes from! Explore the science behind butter, cheese, and bread by making your own FROM SCRATCH and eating the results. Campers will also learn about ‘old timey’ life on the farm, make arts & crafts, and play some old fashioned games.
Bring your own lunch! Morning and afternoon snack provided.
For campers entering Grades 4-6. $240 per camper.
July 29 – Aug 1. 9AM – 4PM.
Bring your own lunch! Morning and afternoon snacks provided.
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Enroll your camper today!
Register for Farm-to-Table Camp here: https://form.jotform.com/240276172856158
See our other fun camps here >>> https://maplewoodmuseum.org/daycamps/
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Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
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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 a unique setting for youth to explore many facets of our local history with professional historians, artists, culinary-experts, and architects!
For more information, please email or call us using the methods below.
Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645

Homestead Camp : Aug 5-8 : Grades 6-8
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-08 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
New this year! Homestead Camp is a continuation of our popular Farm-to-Table Camp for middle-school campers. Delve deeper into the science and practice of self-sufficient and sustainable skills like composting, gardening, cooking, and more!
For campers entering Grades 6-8, $240 per camper.
Aug 5-8. 9AM – 4PM.
Bring your own lunch! Morning and afternoon snack provided.
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Enroll your camper today!
Register for Homestead Camp here: https://form.jotform.com/240277276403152
See our other fun camps here >>> https://maplewoodmuseum.org/daycamps/
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Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
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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 a unique setting for youth to explore many facets of our local history with professional historians, artists, culinary-experts, and architects!
For more information, please email or call us using the methods below.
Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645

History Detectives Camp : Aug 12-15 : Grades 4-6
2024-08-12 - 2024-08-15 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
New this year! Discover what it’s like to be a historian by solving a history’s mystery through exploring historic artifacts, archeology, and research. Learn to interpret these real-life historical stories and put together a student curated exhibit at the end of the week by becoming a real Museum Curator at the Maplewood Area Historical Society!
For campers entering Grades 4-6, $240 per camper.
August 12-15. 9AM – 4PM.
Bring your own lunch! Morning and afternoon snacks provided.
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Enroll your camper today!
Register for History Detectives Camp here: https://form.jotform.com/240277908492162
See our other fun camps here >>> https://maplewoodmuseum.org/daycamps/
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Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
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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 a unique setting for youth to explore many facets of our local history with professional historians, artists, culinary-experts, and architects!
For more information, please email or call us using the methods below.
Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645

Culinary Camp : Aug 19-22, 2024 : Grades 6-9
2024-08-19 - 2024-08-22 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Join the staff of the Maplewood Area Historical Society as we explore the culinary history of our local Dakota, Yankee-American, German, and Hmong peoples! This camp has limited availability, so register early to secure your student.
Camp is Noon – 5:00 PM, Monday – Thursday, August 19-22, 2024.
All supplies included. $310 per camper. Grades 6-9.
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Enroll your camper today!
Register for Culinary Camp here: https://form.jotform.com/240256184608154
See our other fun camps here >>> https://maplewoodmuseum.org/daycamps/
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Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
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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 a unique setting for youth to explore many facets of our local history with professional historians, artists, culinary-experts, and architects!
For more information, please email or call us using the methods below.
Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645

Big Red Barn Folk Arts & Crafters Fair - October 12, 2024
2024-10-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
The Big Red Barn Folk Arts & Crafters Fair is the area’s largest folk arts and crafts gathering from MN and WI with over 100 booths. Welcoming over 2,500 attendees per event, this wildly popular event is a fundraiser, supporting the preservation of the Maplewood Area Historical Society’s 12 historic structures dating back to 1891.

The Big Red Barn Folk Arts & Crafters Fair will be held 10 AM – 4 PM on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm located at 2170 County Road D E, Maplewood MN 55109.

Vendor Information Below!

Vendors, apply here: https://form.jotform.com/240635150040138

If you have any questions, please reach out to Amy Puschinsky, Director of Events and Development, via email: amy@maplewoodmuseum.org.

Thank you! We’ll see you soon!

St. Nikolaustag on the Farm!
2024-12-05 08:00 - 17:00 | MN
St. Nikolaustag on the Farm!

St. Nikolaustag On The Farm! is THIS Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, 11 am – 4 pm!
Join us at the Maplewood Area Historical Society at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN, 55109.
Join us for an amazing day of German American Christmas traditions at the beautiful 1891 Bruentrup Heritage Farm and:
Meet St. Nikolaus for a one-of-a-kind free Photo Op in the festively decorated 1905 Big Red Barn;
Experience the songs and costumes of the Elizabethan Syngers while they carol across the farmstead;
Enjoy traditional German Christmas carols with the Germanic American Institute’s Minnesanger choir;
Shop for hand-made wares at out very own Weihnachtsmarkt Vendor Market in the Lower Barn;
Enjoy rarely offered guided tours of the Historic German-American Farmhouse when its decorated for St. Nikolaustag;
Indulge in Hot Apple Cider, food, and delicious coffees from Honey Hollow Coffee;
A family event complete with Make-N-Take Kids Crafts, pop-up exhibits, fun selfie stations, games, and Hayrides across the prairie!
This event is FREE and hosted by the Maplewood Area Historical Society for our local communities.
BUT we can’t exist without your support and suggest a $10 per person or $30 per family donation to support the Maplewood Area Historical Society and the good work we do!
You can donate online here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/DFRR72NKERB2Z/checkout/B3D3MM5L6GAO42HIAITGGYPV
Event parking and a Shuttle Service are available at Door 4 (Between Macy’s and Kohl’s) at the Maplewood Mall!
There is no admission charge for this event, but donations are encouraged to the Maplewood Area Historical Society.
The Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm is located at 2170 County Road D East, Maplewood MN 55109.
Questions? Contact us at info@MaplewoodMuseum.org.

The Orphan Train : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-01-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Join us in our new program, The Great Minnesota Book Club for 25 in 2025!

We will be featuring The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline on Thursday, January 9.

We’re exploring 25 Minnesota-themed books throughout 2025!

More information can be found at MaplewoodMuseum.org/BookClub.

Gather with fellow book enthusiasts at 6:30 PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month—in person and virtually—to dive into stories that capture the essence of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Our meetings will be held at the Maplewood Area Historical Society located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Whether you’re a lifelong Minnesotan or new to the state, we offer a welcoming space to discuss diverse narratives that reflect our state’s history, landscapes, and people.

Click here for a printable PDF of the Reading List for 2025!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our community and discover some of Minnesota’s great literary treasures!

BYOB – Bring your own book!

Click here to subscribe to our email list for Book Club and other event reminders!

Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
Facebook Group: The Great Minnesota Book Club

Minnesota Rag : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-01-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Join us in our new program, The Great Minnesota Book Club for 25 in 2025!

We will be featuring Minnesota Rag by Fred W. Friendly on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Maplewood Area Historical Society at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

We’re exploring 25 Minnesota-themed books throughout 2025!

More information can be found at MaplewoodMuseum.org/BookClub.

Gather with fellow book enthusiasts at 6:30 PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month—in person and virtually—to dive into stories that capture the essence of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Our meetings will be held at the Maplewood Area Historical Society located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Whether you’re a lifelong Minnesotan or new to the state, we offer a welcoming space to discuss diverse narratives that reflect our state’s history, landscapes, and people.

Click here for a printable PDF of the Reading List for 2025!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our community and discover some of Minnesota’s great literary treasures!

BYOB – Bring your own book!

Click here to subscribe to our email list for Book Club and other event reminders!

Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
Facebook Group: The Great Minnesota Book Club

A Community Conversation Exploring the History of Race and Housing in Maplewood
2025-02-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Wakefield Park Community Building, 1860 Hazelwood St, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
You are invited to a community conversation exploring the history of race and housing in Maplewood.
6:30 pm on Thursday, February 6, 2025
Location: Wakefield Park Community Building, 1860 Hazelwood St, Maplewood, MN 55109
Join us for a discussion featuring:
• Ann Marie Rogers: Maplewood homeowner since 1966• Don Colbert: Maplewood homeowner since 1969
We will delve into the experiences of Black residents in Maplewood as documented in the 1967 Minneapolis Star article “Negroes in the Suburbs.”
This article highlighted the growing Black population in Maplewood and the challenges faced by early Black residents.
This meeting will provide an opportunity to:
• Share personal stories and perspectives on the historical and contemporary experiences of Black residents in Maplewood.
• Learn from the experiences of Ann Marie Rogers and Don Colbert, who moved to Maplewood in the 1960s.
• Engage in a respectful and open dialogue about the past and its impact on the present.
All are welcome to attend.
This event is sponsored by: The Maplewood Area Historical Society and made possible through a Legacy grant.

The Days of Rondo : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-02-13 06:30 - 19:30 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Join us in our new program, The Great Minnesota Book Club for 25 in 2025!

We will be featuring The Days of Rondo by by Evelyn Fairbanks on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Maplewood Area Historical Society at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

We’re exploring 25 Minnesota-themed books throughout 2025!

More information can be found at MaplewoodMuseum.org/BookClub.

Gather with fellow book enthusiasts at 6:30 PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month—in person and virtually—to dive into stories that capture the essence of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Our meetings will be held at the Maplewood Area Historical Society located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Whether you’re a lifelong Minnesotan or new to the state, we offer a welcoming space to discuss diverse narratives that reflect our state’s history, landscapes, and people.

Click here for a printable PDF of the Reading List for 2025!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our community and discover some of Minnesota’s great literary treasures!

BYOB – Bring your own book!

Click here to subscribe to our email list for Book Club and other event reminders!

Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
Facebook Group: The Great Minnesota Book Club

Tracing Early African American Legacies in Minnesota
2025-02-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Wakefield Park Community Building, 1860 Hazelwood St, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
TRACING EARLY AFRICAN AMERICAN LEGACIES IN MINNESOTA

6:30 PM on Thursday, February 20
Wakefield Park Community Building,
1860 Hazelwood St, Maplewood, MN 55109
Open to All!
Join professional genealogist Mica L. Anders to learn more about African American life in Minnesota during the formative years from the 1850s when it was still a territory to early statehood in the through the 1880s. This presentation explores the stories of communities and individuals who contributed to the region’s early development. We’ll explore the multifaceted roles of the early residents as homesteaders, barbers, shop owners, Civil War veterans, and more. Through a blend of personal narratives and historical records, we’ll examine the challenges and triumphs of these early residents.
Mica L Anders is an artistic placemaker and professional genealogist who uses her passions for history and art to reintroduce clients to their ancestors and to create community history exhibits focused on putting the stories and contributions of under-represented communities back into local history

Slavery's Reach : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-02-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Join us in our new program, The Great Minnesota Book Club for 25 in 2025!

We will be featuring Slavery’s Reach by by Christopher P. Lehman on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Maplewood Area Historical Society at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

We’re exploring 25 Minnesota-themed books throughout 2025!

More information can be found at MaplewoodMuseum.org/BookClub.

Gather with fellow book enthusiasts at 6:30 PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month—in person and virtually—to dive into stories that capture the essence of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Our meetings will be held at the Maplewood Area Historical Society located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Whether you’re a lifelong Minnesotan or new to the state, we offer a welcoming space to discuss diverse narratives that reflect our state’s history, landscapes, and people.

Click here for a printable PDF of the Reading List for 2025!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our community and discover some of Minnesota’s great literary treasures!

BYOB – Bring your own book!

Click here to subscribe to our email list for Book Club and other event reminders!

Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
Facebook Group: The Great Minnesota Book Club

Toddler Thyme Tuesdays
2025-03-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
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.

Gentle Warriors : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-03-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Join us in our new program, The Great Minnesota Book Club for 25 in 2025!

We will be featuring Gentle Warriors: Clara Ueland and the Minnesota Struggle for Woman Suffrage by Barbara Stuhler on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Maplewood Area Historical Society at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

We’re exploring 25 Minnesota-themed books throughout 2025!

More information can be found at MaplewoodMuseum.org/BookClub.

Gather with fellow book enthusiasts at 6:30 PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month—in person and virtually—to dive into stories that capture the essence of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Our meetings will be held at the Maplewood Area Historical Society located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Whether you’re a lifelong Minnesotan or new to the state, we offer a welcoming space to discuss diverse narratives that reflect our state’s history, landscapes, and people.

Click here for a printable PDF of the Reading List for 2025!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our community and discover some of Minnesota’s great literary treasures!

BYOB – Bring your own book!

Click here to subscribe to our email list for Book Club and other event reminders!

Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
Facebook Group: The Great Minnesota Book Club

Designing Gardens with Native and Non-Native Plants for Climate Action
2025-03-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
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 Roseville
Vote Climate
Indivisible North Metro Environment Team
Climate Justice Team of St. Croix Valley Indivisible
Sustainable Stillwater MN
Vadnais Heights Green Team
With a background in 19th
Century Agrarian
Technology 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 stewardship
with a deep-rooted love for nature and a keen interest in climate action. He lives in White Bear Lake with his rescued springer-doodle, Ole.

Her Honor : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-03-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Join us in our new program, The Great Minnesota Book Club for 25 in 2025!

We will be featuring Her Honor: Rosalie Wahl and the Minnesota Women’s Movement by Lori Sturdevant on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Maplewood Area Historical Society at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

We’re exploring 25 Minnesota-themed books throughout 2025!

More information can be found at MaplewoodMuseum.org/BookClub.

Gather with fellow book enthusiasts at 6:30 PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month—in person and virtually—to dive into stories that capture the essence of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Our meetings will be held at the Maplewood Area Historical Society located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Whether you’re a lifelong Minnesotan or new to the state, we offer a welcoming space to discuss diverse narratives that reflect our state’s history, landscapes, and people.

Click here for a printable PDF of the Reading List for 2025!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our community and discover some of Minnesota’s great literary treasures!

BYOB – Bring your own book!

Click here to subscribe to our email list for Book Club and other event reminders!

Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
Facebook Group: The Great Minnesota Book Club

How to Dress for the Past! An Introduction to Historic Clothing.
2025-04-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
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 be attended in person at the historic Bruentrup farmhouse, 2170 County Road D East, Maplewood MN or remotely via Zoom. Preregistration is required through Eventbrite, however, there is no cost to attend.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-dress-for-the-past-an-introduction-to-historic-clothing-tickets-1267641753609?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Living History Society specializes in the period from Minnesota statehood through the end of the American Civil War though many of us also wander far afield into other eras.

The Singing Wilderness : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-04-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Join us in our new program, The Great Minnesota Book Club for 25 in 2025!

We will be featuring The Singing Wilderness by Sigurd F. Olson on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Maplewood Area Historical Society at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

We’re exploring 25 Minnesota-themed books throughout 2025!

More information can be found at MaplewoodMuseum.org/BookClub.

Gather with fellow book enthusiasts at 6:30 PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month—in person and virtually—to dive into stories that capture the essence of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Our meetings will be held at the Maplewood Area Historical Society located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Whether you’re a lifelong Minnesotan or new to the state, we offer a welcoming space to discuss diverse narratives that reflect our state’s history, landscapes, and people.

Click here for a printable PDF of the Reading List for 2025!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our community and discover some of Minnesota’s great literary treasures!

BYOB – Bring your own book!

Click here to subscribe to our email list for Book Club and other event reminders!

Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
Facebook Group: The Great Minnesota Book Club

Early Candlelight : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-04-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Join us in our new program, The Great Minnesota Book Club for 25 in 2025!

We will be featuring Early Candlelight by Maud Hart Lovelace on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Maplewood Area Historical Society at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

We’re exploring 25 Minnesota-themed books throughout 2025!

More information can be found at MaplewoodMuseum.org/BookClub.

Gather with fellow book enthusiasts at 6:30 PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month—in person and virtually—to dive into stories that capture the essence of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Our meetings will be held at the Maplewood Area Historical Society located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Whether you’re a lifelong Minnesotan or new to the state, we offer a welcoming space to discuss diverse narratives that reflect our state’s history, landscapes, and people.

Click here for a printable PDF of the Reading List for 2025!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our community and discover some of Minnesota’s great literary treasures!

BYOB – Bring your own book!

Click here to subscribe to our email list for Book Club and other event reminders!

Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
Facebook Group: The Great Minnesota Book Club

Plum Creek & Birchbark House : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-05-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Join us in our new program, The Great Minnesota Book Club for 25 in 2025!

We will be featuring On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder AND The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Maplewood Area Historical Society at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

We’re exploring 25 Minnesota-themed books throughout 2025!

More information can be found at MaplewoodMuseum.org/BookClub.

Gather with fellow book enthusiasts at 6:30 PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month—in person and virtually—to dive into stories that capture the essence of the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Our meetings will be held at the Maplewood Area Historical Society located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Whether you’re a lifelong Minnesotan or new to the state, we offer a welcoming space to discuss diverse narratives that reflect our state’s history, landscapes, and people.

Click here for a printable PDF of the Reading List for 2025!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our community and discover some of Minnesota’s great literary treasures!

BYOB – Bring your own book!

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Email: info@maplewoodmuseum.org
Phone: (651) 748-8645
Facebook Group: The Great Minnesota Book Club

Spring Big Red Barn Folk Arts & Crafters Fair
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
The Spring Big Red Barn Folk Arts & Crafters Fair will be held 10 AM – 4 PM on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm located at 2170 County Road D E, Maplewood MN 55109.

This wildly popular event is a fundraiser, supporting the preservation of the Maplewood Area Historical Society’s 12 historic structures dating back to 1891.

Parking will be at Maplewood Mall, Door 4, with a convenient ADA accessible shuttle to bring you to MAHS.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the MAHS Events Team via email: events@maplewoodmuseum.org.

Thank you! We’ll see you soon!

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VENDOR SPOTS FOR THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE SOLD VIA PRIVATE MESSAGE, DIRECT MESSAGE, OR FACEBOOK COMMENTS.

New vendors must complete this jotform application: https://form.jotform.com/250046212962147

If anyone claims to be selling vendor spots for this event in comments or direct messages, they are trying to SCAM YOU.

Communications about this event should ONLY go through events@MaplewoodMuseum.org.

New vendors must complete this jotform application: https://form.jotform.com/250046212962147

You will receive communication from events@MaplewoodMuseum.org once your application is processed.

Thank you! We’ll see you soon!

Fields of Valor : Civil War History Weekend
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-18 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
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.
Prepurchase your tickets here for a discount: https://www.simpletix.com/e/fields-of-valor-civil-war-history-weekend-tickets-209831

General Admission
9:00 am – 5:00pm on Saturday, May 17, 2025
10:00 am – 4:00pm on Sunday, May 18, 2025
Activities during the General Admission Fields of Valor days include artillery demonstrations, living history reenactors portraying Civil War soldiers and civilians, hands-on historic children’s games and activities, an antique quilt exhibit, Major the Cavalry Horse, and more fun activities and programs throughout the day.
There will be special events during the weekend, including:

Candlelight Tour

7:00 pm and 8:30 pm on Fri, May 16, 2025
Must pre-purchase tickets here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/fields-of-valor-civil-war-history-weekend-tickets-209831
Experience the American Civil War under the soft glow of sunset and candlelight as living history reenactors vividly portray five distinct scenes from the era during a special Friday evening event. This immersive tour offers a unique perspective on the past, bringing the stories and struggles of the Civil War to life in a powerful and memorable way.

Barn Dance Wedding Hop
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm on Sat, May 17, 2025
Must pre-purchase tickets here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/fields-of-valor-civil-war-history-weekend-tickets-209831
Guests are invited to travel back in time to an 1860s barn dance and wedding hop with music by Century Brass celebrating Union Victory and the period wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Sargent Piper.
Enjoy an 1860s groaning buffet dinner of delicious 19th century dishes, 19th century cocktails, ales, and beverages cash bar, visiting and dancing with soldiers and ladies from the Civil War.
Guests attending this unique immersive event are encouraged but not required to dress in your best historic outfit, or come as you are to enjoy an evening to remember.

IMPORTANT PARKING CHANGEFOR Fields of Valor : Civil War History Weekend

Parking for Friday night’s Candlelight Tour will be on-site at the Maplewood Area Historical Society, located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Parking for our regular General Admission Days, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 17, and 10:00 am – 4:00 pm on Sunday, May 18, will now be at Mariner Middle School, located on nearby McKnight Street.

If you are attending the Barn Dance and Wedding Hop at 5:30 p.m on Saturday, then parking will be in the Maplewood Area Historical Society’s overflow parking lot at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109. Staff will be available to direct you to on-site parking for the Barn Dance & Wedding Hop.

Shuttle service is included in your ticket fee – there is no additional cost to ride the shuttle. The shuttle runs approximately every ten minutes between MAHS and Mariner Middle School, and is ADA Accessible.

The entrance to the parking lot is on the west side of the street, approximately at 3504 McKnight Road, White Bear Lake, 55110.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED PARKING AT MAPLEWOOD MALL.

THERE WILL NO LONGER BE PARKING AT MAPLEWOOD MALL.

Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to sharing a great weekend with you!

Candlelight Tour : Fields of Valor : Civil War History Weekend
2025-05-16 20:30 - 21:30 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Candlelight Tour

8:30 pm on Fri, May 16, 2025
Must pre-purchase tickets here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/fields-of-valor-civil-war-history-weekend-tickets-209831
Experience the American Civil War under the soft glow of sunset and candlelight as living history reenactors vividly portray five distinct scenes from the era during a special Friday evening event. This immersive tour offers a unique perspective on the past, bringing the stories and struggles of the Civil War to life in a powerful and memorable way.

IMPORTANT PARKING CHANGEFOR Fields of Valor : Civil War History Weekend

Parking for Friday night’s Candlelight Tour will be on-site at the Maplewood Area Historical Society, located at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109.

Parking for our regular General Admission Days, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 17, and 10:00 am – 4:00 pm on Sunday, May 18, will now be at Mariner Middle School, located on nearby McKnight Street.

If you are attending the Barn Dance and Wedding Hop at 5:30 p.m on Saturday, then parking will be in the Maplewood Area Historical Society’s overflow parking lot at 2170 Co Rd D E, Maplewood, MN 55109. Staff will be available to direct you to on-site parking for the Barn Dance & Wedding Hop.

Shuttle service is included in your ticket fee – there is no additional cost to ride the shuttle. The shuttle runs approximately every ten minutes between MAHS and Mariner Middle School, and is ADA Accessible.

The entrance to the parking lot is on the west side of the street, approximately at 3504 McKnight Road, White Bear Lake, 55110.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED PARKING AT MAPLEWOOD MALL.

THERE WILL NO LONGER BE PARKING AT MAPLEWOOD MALL.

Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to sharing a great weekend with you!
