Minneapolis celebrates 150 years

In 1858 the people of Minneapolis voted to become a town, with our first Town Council meeting July 20, 1858. The City of Minneapolis will officially celebrate its 150^th year July 18-27, in partnership with the Aquatennial.

In addition, there will be activities around the City throughout the year with many other partnering organizations including the Hennepin History Museum, Meet Minneapolis, and Hennepin County Library. As events and activities are finalized they will be posted on our calendar page. 

Sesquicentennial news:

• Current, former city leaders gather to kick off Minneapolis 150 (7/17)
• Sister City Day brings together people from around the world to mark Minneapolis’ first 150 years (7/17)
• Minneapolis elected officials gear up for a vintage baseball match (7/14)
• “Town Limits” signs mark 150 years of growth and change (7/9)
• Aquatennial events to mark “best days of summer” and Minneapolis’ 150^th (6/11)
• Library series highlights American Indian history and more (6/9)
• City leaders discuss history as Minneapolis prepares to turn 150 (4/29)
• Engine 11 of Minneapolis Fire Department celebrates 150^th anniversary (4/17)
• “Our City” exhibit helps celebrate Minneapolis 150 (3/6)
• Meet Minneapolis posts list of 150 favorite things to do in Minneapolis.
• City leaders unveiled a sign in Loring Park marking an original town border (2/21) View map of Minneapolis growth.

How to participate and get more information:

• To receive e-mail updates about sesquicentennial events and activities, please sign up on our subscription page.
• View our partner page to include your event in the 150 celebration!
• For more information, send an e-mail to 150@ci.minneapolis.mn.us.

Last updated August 18, 2008