Maplewood Museum, MN

Tracing Early African American Legacies in Minnesota
2025-02-20 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 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!

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

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!

1860s Barn Dance Wedding Hop & Buffet Dinner
2025-05-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
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!

The Song Poet : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-05-22 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 Song Poet: A Memoir of My Father by Kao Kalia Yang on Thursday, May 22, 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

The Wedding Heard 'Round the World : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-06-12 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 Wedding Heard ‘Round the World: America’s First Gay Marriage by Michael McConnell, Jack Baker, Gail Langer Karwoski on Thursday, June 12, 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

Minneapolis Madams : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-06-26 08:00 - 17:00 | 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 Minneapolis Madams: The Lost History of Prostitution on the Riverfront by Penny A. Petersen on Thursday, June 26, 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

The Lager Queen of Minnesota : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-07-10 18:30 - 20:00 | 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 Lager Queen of Minnesota: A Novel by J. Ryan Stradal on Thursday, July 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

Until They Bring the Streetcars Back : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-07-24 18:30 - 20:00 | 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 Until They Bring the Streetcars Back by Stanley Gordan West on Thursday, July 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

Pour & Sip: Making Container Candles
2025-08-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Learn to create your own handmade candles while sipping on a cool beverage at the beautiful Bruentrup Heritage Farm. Chandlery has a long history, and Michelle Williams, owner of Mommy’s Craft Basket, will share that history and teach you how to make your own scented soy wax container candles.
You will have the opportunity to choose from four provided fall/winter fragrances to make your own candles. All materials will be provided.

Ticketing link: https://www.simpletix.com/e/pour-sip-making-container-candles-tickets-224822

The Tall Pine Polka : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-08-14 18:30 - 20:00 | 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 Tall Pine Polka by Lorna Landvick on Thursday, August 14, 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

In the Lake of the Woods : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-08-28 18:30 - 20:00 | 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 In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O’Brien on Thursday, August 28, 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

Under a Flaming Sky : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-09-11 18:30 - 20:00 | 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 Under a Flaming Sky: The Great Hinckley Firestorm of 1894 by Daniel James Brown on Thursday, September 11, 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

The Saint Paul Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald : The Great Minnesota Book Club
2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 | 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 Saint Paul Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald” by Author F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edited by Patricia Hampl, Edited by Dave Page on Thursday, September 25, 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

Holiday Candlemaking
2025-10-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd D East, Maplewood, MN, 55109, United States
Need a hostess gift for the holidays? Hate the hassle of running into the store for a “little something”? Why not make it yourself?

Michelle Williams, of Mommy’s Craft Basket, will lead a candle making class for chandlers of all experience levels. Join us for fall drinks, tasty treats, and festive fragrances. All materials will be provided.

100% of ticket sales benefits the Maplewood Area Historial Society.

Tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/holiday-candlemaking-tickets-229018
