Tag: Minnesota State Capital

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, offers exhibit after exhibit of hands on activities for kids to learn about the history, culture, weather, and people of this fabulous state! We’ve broken down our albums to focus on each exhibit! Click on any of the following links to explore our albums for each exhibit! Click on any other links you see to learn more about each item! Main Album Page: A SPGFAN Guide to Exhibits at the Minnesota History Center Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Weather Permitting Then Now…

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, offers exhibit after exhibit of hands on activities for kids to learn about the history, culture, weather, and people of this fabulous state! We’ve broken down our albums to focus on each exhibit! Click on any of the following links to explore our albums for each exhibit! Click on any other links you see to learn more about each item! Main Album Page: A SPGFAN Guide to Exhibits at the Minnesota History Center Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Weather Permitting Then Now…

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, offers exhibit after exhibit of hands on activities for kids to learn about the history, culture, weather, and people of this fabulous state! We’ve broken down our albums to focus on each exhibit! Click on any of the following links to explore our albums for each exhibit! Click on any other links you see to learn more about each item! Main Album Page: A SPGFAN Guide to Exhibits at the Minnesota History Center Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Weather Permitting Then Now…

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, offers exhibit after exhibit of hands on activities for kids to learn about the history, culture, weather, and people of this fabulous state! We’ve broken down our albums to focus on each exhibit! Click on any of the following links to explore our albums for each exhibit! Click on any other links you see to learn more about each item! Main Album Page: A SPGFAN Guide to Exhibits at the Minnesota History Center Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Weather Permitting Then Now…

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, offers exhibit after exhibit of hands on activities for kids to learn about the history, culture, weather, and people of this fabulous state! We’ve broken down our albums to focus on each exhibit! Click on any of the following links to explore our albums for each exhibit! Click on any other links you see to learn more about each item! Main Album Page: A SPGFAN Guide to Exhibits at the Minnesota History Center Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Weather Permitting Then Now…

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, offers exhibit after exhibit of hands on activities for kids to learn about the history, culture, weather, and people of this fabulous state! We’ve broken down our albums to focus on each exhibit! Click on any of the following links to explore our albums for each exhibit! Click on any other links you see to learn more about each item! Main Album Page: A SPGFAN Guide to Exhibits at the Minnesota History Center Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Weather Permitting Then Now…

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, offers exhibit after exhibit of hands on activities for kids to learn about the history, culture, weather, and people of this fabulous state! We’ve broken down our albums to focus on each exhibit! Click on any of the following links to explore our albums for each exhibit! Click on any other links you see to learn more about each item! Main Album Page: A SPGFAN Guide to Exhibits at the Minnesota History Center Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Weather Permitting Then Now…

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, offers exhibit after exhibit of hands on activities for kids to learn about the history, culture, weather, and people of this fabulous state! We’ve broken down our albums to focus on each exhibit! Click on any of the following links to explore our albums for each exhibit! Click on any other links you see to learn more about each item! Main Album Page: A SPGFAN Guide to Exhibits at the Minnesota History Center Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Weather Permitting Then Now…

Minnesota History Center – Saint Paul, Minnesota The Minnesota History Center, located in the Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, offers exhibit after exhibit of hands on activities for kids to learn about the history, culture, weather, and people of this fabulous state! We’ve broken down our albums to focus on each exhibit! Click on any of the following links to explore our albums for each exhibit! Click on any other links you see to learn more about each item! Main Album Page: A SPGFAN Guide to Exhibits at the Minnesota History Center Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Weather Permitting Then Now…

Garden Safari Gifts – Como Park Zoo & Conservatory – St. Paul, Minnesota Garden Safari Gifts at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is actually one of the best zoo gift shops I’ve visited thus far. They have such a bright, colorful selection of unique souvenirs, as well as an impressive array of high quality gift ideas. A rotating selection of items corresponds with special exhibits in the zoo. If I lived in this area, I’d probably do most of my holiday shopping here! Mother’s Day, Birthdays, Christmas Presents… I’d be thrilled to give or get so many of the lovely…

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory – St. Paul, Minnesota After a lovely morning in the Como Park Conservatory, we headed into the zoo itself. I took so many photos of the beautiful flowers, my phone died before we made it all the way through the collection of animals. We were mesmerized with the polar bears, especially since we’re ultimately headed to Territorial Canada and Alaska on this trip. But, we also got a kick out of the gorilla’s ear! I mean, it’s not every day you’re inches away from the backside of a gorilla with nothing but a single sheet…

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory – St. Paul, Minnesota There are so many GORGEOUS plants and flowers in the beautiful glass conservatories of Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota. Some of my favorite flowers ever include lilies and orchids, and they have each in a beautiful abundance. I am also fascinated with ferns, and they have some of the lushest fern plants I have yet seen. We learned about spices and other tropical foods and flavorings. And the bonsai exhibit was intriguing. I always thought of bonsai as being a particularly plant species, but I suppose it’s…

Since 1881, over 220 Firefighters have lost their lives in the line of duty in the State of Minnesota. The mission of the Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial Association is to ensure the sacrifices of these heroes is forever remembered. Take a moment, and Say Their Names. These heroes. Minnesota’s Fallen Firemen Minnesota Fallen Firefighters Memorial Association On the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol Building in Saint Paul, Minnesota

After a day exploring the Minnesota State Capitol Building and Grounds, and the Cathedral of Saint Paul, we spent some time meandering through Downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. Lots of unique architecture, historic and modern; fun street art pieces; monuments and memorials; and so much more… Saint Paul is a beautiful city, and Minnesota is a GREAT family-friendly destination to consider! Click on any photo for resources to plan YOUR family’s trip to Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota!

Roy Wilkins was a prominent American Civil Rights Activist from the 1930’s to the 1970’s, and his legacy beyond that is timeless. Wilkins’ most notable role was his leadership of the NAACP, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, from 1955 to 1977. In later years, Wilkins was frequently referred to as the ‘Senior Statesman’ of the Civil Rights Movement. “Spiral for Justice” Roy Wilkins Memorial, located on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol Building in St. Paul, is a complex representation of his life and accomplishments. Transcribed from the Historical Marker: The central element in this sculpture…

Charles A. LindberghThe Boy and the ManSculptor Paul T. Granlund 1985Saint Paul, Minnesota Another statue on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol Building, this lovely sculpture serves as an inspiring memorial to Charles Lindbergh, local hero, and well-known aviator. This statue features a young Lindbergh dreaming of flying, and Lindbergh again as a man, making his dreams a reality. The following Lindbergh quotes are memorialized in the monument: “I used to imagine myself withwings on which I could swoopdown off our roof into thevalley, soaring through the airfrom one river bank to another.” “The accumulation of knowledge,the discoveries of…

Hubert H. Humphrey was the American Vice-President under President Lyndon B. Johnson. He ran for president in 1968, but was unsuccessful against Richard Nixon. Known as The Happy Warrior, Humphrey’s lasting legacy is one comprised of civil rights and social justice. He is considered to be one of the more prominent and effective midwestern leaders from the 1940’s through the 1970’s. From Mayor of Minneapolis, to US Senator, to US Vice President, he never lost sight of making the world a better place for everyone. Some of his notable quotes include: “We have made progress. We’ve made great progress in…

We do love our State Capitol Buildings! Inside, outside, on the rooftops, or in the basement! Here we are in Saint Paul, exploring, the elevators, the upper levels, and even the absolute lowest levels of the Minnesota State Capitol Building! If you’d like to see the EXTERIOR, check it out! The INTERIOR here… Or, to browse ALL the adventures in our Capitol Letters category… Check out THIS BOOK to read more about the Minnesota State Capitol!

From the Grand Rotunda, to the architectural elegance of the House and Senate Chambers, to the exquisite hand-painted details, the Minnesota State Capitol Building is stunning on the inside. To read more about the Minnesota State Capitol Building, click on any photo or link to check out THIS BEAUTIFUL BOOK. To see the Exterior of the Minnesota State Capitol Building, check out THIS POST. And, hey, we even got to explore the BASEMENT of the Minnesota State Capitol Building! We’re doing our best to visit ALL the State Capitols and Provincial and Territorial Legislative Buildings throughout the US and Canada….

Another Bucket List Check on our State Capitols Tour! Check out more of our adventures at Capitol Letters! The Minnesota State Capitol Building is an absolutely beautiful piece of architecture, loaded with gorgeous details. The grounds hold statues and plaques paying homage to the State’s Historically Significant Contributors. To read more, check out this book! To see the interior, CLICK HERE! How about the Basement?