Cahill: Parties

Cahill School & Grange
at Tupa Park
4816 Eden Avenue
Edina, MN
952-448-4022

Hours:
Programs by reservation only.

Free open house July 4 and Sept. 17.

Directions and map

History-themed programming at Cahill School and Minnehaha Grange No. 398 are offered by the Edina Historical Society. Both buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and owned by the City of Edina.

Cahill School: Birthday parties and more

By reservation: History-themed birthday parties

Historic Cahill School and Grange Hall offer a unique setting for a history-themed birthday party. A costumed schoolmarm will guide your group back to pioneer Minnesota when children learned home crafts and played games like Hide the Thimble. This party will entrance fans of Little House on the Prairie and American Girls dolls (especially Kirsten from 1854 Minnesota). The party includes crafts, games, and a tour. Bring your own cake, food, and paper supplies -- and shop the school store for history-themed gift bags. We'll provide the party space and cleanup! $180 for 2.5 hours. Call Schoolmarm Carol Kuhlman at 952-448-4022 for more information or reservations.

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By reservation: Group tours and meeting space

Although our primary mission is to educate school children about pioneer life in the Midwest, we do accept reservations selectively from non-school groups (civic organizations, business groups, etc.) on dates not reserved by schools. Admission is $5 per person, with a minimum group fee of $180.

A costumed schoolmarm will give a 1- to 1.5-hour history program and tour, tailored to your group’s ages and needs. If desired, for no additional fee, groups may follow the program with a 1 to 1.5-hour meeting or lunch in the Grange Hall. Ideal for a unique meeting spot, the Grange Hall allows for folding chair seating and has a stage for a speaker. Groups may bring in a cold lunch that must be served in the Grange basement lunchroom (to avoid pests in the historic building).

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Free open houses at Cahill and Grange

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A few times per year the public gets a chance to get a peek inside two of Edina's oldest and most historically significant buildings: Cahill School and Minnehaha Grange Hall No. 398.

A free public open house is held every year following the July 4 parade. Costumed schoolmarms and Society board members are on hand to answer questions about the buildings, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The building will also be open at least three more times: in May the Society and the Heritage Preservation Board partner for an open house in honor of National Preservation Month. In addition, the Cahill Schoolmarms will hold an open house on Saturday, Sept. 8 for the general public and be available to answer programs about field trips, birthday parties, summer day camp and other programs.

For more information, contact Schoolmarm Carol Kuhlman at 952-448-4022 or the Edina History Museum at 612-928-4577.
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