Library sesquicentennial series highlights American Indian history and more

Minneapolis Central Library is marking the City’s sesquicentennial with eight special events on four nights – from July through October. Local historians, authors, educators and experts will present information on history, culture, architecture, immigration and growth.

These free events will be held in the Minneapolis Central Library Pohland Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall, and will include a social hour (boxed dinners can be ordered for $15). For the schedule and details, visit the Library’s Web site or call 612-630-6081.

For more information about sesquicentennial events and activities around the city, or to sign up to receive email updates, visit the City’s Web site at: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/150/index.asp.

July 22nd topics

  • Before Minneapolis: The Land, Native People
  • American Indians 20th Century Relocation to Minnesota Cities  

August 19th topics

  • Building Minneapolis 
  • Minneapolis Late 19th and Early 20th Century Growth

Sept. 23rd topics

  • Our People and Their Stories
  • New Stories from New Arrivals 

Oct. 21st topics

  • Buildings and Their Tales
  • Architecture and the Future

May 13, 2008