Completed in 1891, the home of James J Hill, builder of the Great Northern Railway, is known for its massive scale, rugged stone, fine detail, and ingenious mechanical systems which reflect the former owner's powerful presence. Guided tours, given every half-hour, illustrate family-servant relations and private and public life as it was lived in the Gilded Age mansion; reservations are recommended. The red sandstone residence is now a multiple-use historic house and museum, open to the public, offering educational programs, neighborhood and group tours, lectures, concerts, dramatic programs, and art exhibitions. Located 1/2 block west of the Cathedral of St. Paul on Summit Ave; open Wednesday through Saturday, year-round. Children under 6 yrs and MHS members admitted free.
Location:
240 Summit Ave, St Paul Minnesota 55102
Telephone
651-297-2555 Fax 651-297-5655
Other History nearby:
(St Paul) Alexander Ramsey House
(St Paul) Alexander Ramsey House
(Minneapolis) American Swedish Institute
(St Paul) Cathedral of St Paul
(St Paul) City Hall and Courthouse
(Scandia) Gammelgarden Museum
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04/19 Coming to The St Paul area
Minnesota Alpaca Festival Owatonna MN April13-14 The halter show has over 500 alpacas in the most astonishing array of colors. Award winning fleece will be on display throughout the weekend! This is also a shopping extravaganza.
Scott-Carver Thresher's Annual Swap Meet Jordan MN May4-5 Antique car, tractor, farm equipment and machinery for consignment and auction.
Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival Lake Elmo MN May10-12 Shepherd’s Harvest Festival is an opportunity for rural and urban people to meet and share information about sheep and sheep products and other fiber-producing animals.
Rhubarb Festival Lanesboro MN June1 Taste such delicious rhubarb delights as pies, crisps, cakes, soups, chutneys, chili, jams, ketchup, leathers, drinks and more. Be the judge of the best of everything rhubarb. After tasting your favorites, vote. Winners of Peoples Choice Awards win great prizes!
Rhubarb Days Osceola WI June7-8 Enjoy rhubarb at Mill Pond Park in Osceola.
Tater Daze Brooklyn Park MN June13-16 Brooklyn Park Tater Daze is a unique festival where residents pay homage to the humble potato. Early settlers discovered that potatoes flourished in the flat, sandy soil of the area.
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