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Upcoming Programs & Events
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The U.S. - Dakota War of 1862: A Historical ContextFriday, August 19th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Edina Senior Center in the Fireside Room Join the Edina Historical Society in welcoming Colin Mustful to present! The U.S. - Dakota War of 1862 was a watershed event with a major, long-lasting impact. But what was the U.S. - Dakota War and how and why did it happen? In this presentation, I trace the history of the U.S. - Dakota War beginning in 1805 when the Dakota signed the Pike Treaty at Bdote. Throughout the presentation, I identify the multiple perspectives and factors that, over time, contributed to the Mankato hanging and the expulsion of the Dakota and Ho-Chunk peoples from Minnesota to Crow Creek, South Dakota. |
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DIY Family Legacy Storytelling ClassThursday, August 25th from 6:30 pm to 7:30pm
Preserve your history here! This class is led by Dietrich Nissen, the Founder and CEO of Inherited Stories. Dietrich will walk participants through ways of collecting and organizing family history and stories to preserve them for the future. This class is free, but donations of $10 are suggested to support the Edina Historical Society's mission to collect and preserve the city's history. |
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Cake Walk: Edina's Journey from Settlement to Suburb"Cake Walk" explores the city’s growth from flour millers to “cake eaters,” how one of the first planned suburban neighborhoods in the United States helped transition an agricultural settlement to a prominent community. We’ll discuss the racial and economic impact of the Country Club neighborhood, the city’s reputation as Cake Eaters, and African American berry farmer BC Yancey. Led by Edina residents and Minnesota Historical Society tour guides Dan Rooney and Fred Keller.
This tour, a partnership of Edina Historical Society and Hennepin History Museum, begins at Utley Park, near the picnic pavilion, 4521 W 50th St, Edina. 90 minutes in length, a total of 2.5 miles of walking on uneven surfaces. Tours are Saturdays and Thursdays in July, August, and September. Tickets range from $12-$14. |
2022 Summer Camps at Historic Cahill School
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Careers in History Program
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2022 Sessions: Fridays, June 10th & 17th | Fridays, July 15th & 22nd | Fridays, August 5th & 12th
Cost per session: $10, or less for BIPOC students or those experiencing adverse circumstances Careers in the field of history are diverse and plentiful these days. For students interested in this type of career it can be a challenge deciding which path to take. The Careers in History Program offers high school students a unique opportunity to visit behind-the-scenes of Minnesotan museums to learn about careers in collections care and conservation, curation, academia, grant writing, scholarships, internships, and more! |
Now Open: History of the Edina School System
Edina has a long history of and reputation for educational excellence. The historical society will be exploring all aspects of this history in our next exhibit. If you would like to donate, please use the following link: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/NjA5OTE=
Thank you to our 2022 sponsors and business members!
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