Events and Museum News
Upcoming Events
Mar 6
5:30
Genealogy Hour
An informal gathering for genealogists. Use this time to work on your own family tree or to connect with other family historians. All are welcome, no matter your skills or were your family roots are from.​
Meets the 1st Thursday of each month. Free.
Mar 13
1:30
Civil War Roundtable
The Destiny of the Capitol . . . Suspended by a Hair: Washington, D.C. in Peril from November 1860 - April 1861
presented by Daniel Hoisington
"Washington, D.C. was located between two slave states, Virginia and Maryland. Following Lincoln’s election, the city’s fate was uncertain until the arrival of the first volunteer infantry regiments from New York and Massachusetts in late April 1861."
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Civil War Roundtable meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Meetings are free for members or $3.00/general admission. Visit our Roundtable page for membership details.
Apr 3
5:30
Genealogy Hour
An informal gathering for genealogists. Use this time to work on your own family tree or to connect with other family historians. All are welcome, no matter your skills or were your family roots are from.​
Meets the 1st Thursday of each month. Free.
April
Civil War Roundtable
No Civil War Roundtable in April
Instead, join other roundtables from around Minnesota at the
Annual Civil War Symposium.​
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Saturday, April 12, 9:00 am at the Bloomington Event Center.
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For details and registration, visit tccwrt.com/meetings/symposium/
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Apr 26
10:00am
Civil War Tour of the Minnesota State Capitol
A 90-minute tour of the Capitol with a focus on the Civil War, including battle flags, memorials, and art. Our tour will be led by Brian Pease, Litchfield native and Capitol historian (first 30 tickets sold).​
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Tickets are $15. Reserve your spot by stopping by the museum, or purchase online via PayPal by using the "Buy Now" option below.
The Museum is happy to help coordinate rides to the Capitol. Please let us know if you are looking to carpool, either as a driver or passenger.
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Note: To purchase more than one ticket, use the "Donate" button below and multiple by $15.
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