History
Duluth events related to history topics. Lectures, reenactments, living history walks, historic building tours, etc.
12 events found.
History
Events
$10
Haunted History Talks are for folks who have wondered questions, such as: “Have you ever wondered why old and abandoned buildings make you nervous? What makes a place…
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$16 – $36
Experience Glensheen Mansion like never before with a lantern tour. Guided by the soft glow of lanterns, participants embark on a family-friendly journey through the historic estate, revealing…
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Free
From the first woman to hold the position of U.S. ambassador through foreign service officers meeting the complex challenges of the 21st century, Minnesotans have a long and…
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Free
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
History Social Hour with Jess McCullough
The evening begins with History Social Hour, a networking event for all history professionals and enthusiasts, followed by a presentation by Dr. Jess McCullough about the legendary Big…
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Free
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Jennifer de Mooy in Conversation with Clinton Dexter-Nienhaus
Zenith Bookstore hosts environmental writer Jennifer de Mooy in conversation with Clinton Dexter-Nienhaus, Head Naturalist at Sax-Zim Bog. They will discuss Jennifer’s new book Water, Carbon, Time: Exploring…
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$40 – $150
The annual Gales of November is the flagship fundraising event for the Lake Superior Marine Museum Association and is dedicated to supporting the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center,…
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Free
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Cotton in Central Asia: Between Utopia and Ecocide with Flora Roberts
The Alworth Institute for International Studies hosts Dr. Flora Roberts of Utrecht University. This talk takes listeners to the cotton fields of Central Asia to explore how demand…
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Free
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Book talk with Dr. Alex Kor: A Blessing not a Burden
The Baeumler Kaplan Holocaust Commemoration Committee hosts a book talk with Dr. Alex Kor about his memoir, A Blessing Not a Burden. By all accounts, Kor’s life has…
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Free
Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
An Evening with Cookbook Author Crystal Schlueter: End of the Road Cookbook
Zenith Bookstore welcomes award-winning cookbook author Crystal Schlueter. Crystal will share her new cookbook of regional recipes, End of the Road Cookbook: Traditional Favorites from the Iron Range.…
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$75 – $150
This event celebrates the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center’s 60th anniversary and takes guests on a journey across the campus and through six decades of history. Net proceeds from…
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Free
Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 4:30pm – 8:30pm
Beer Ghost and Fiddler: An Evening of Hop History, Music, Books and Crafts
Milwaukee professor Jennifer Jordan will read from her new book, Beer Ghosts: In Search of Lost Hops and the Women Who Grew Them. In this book she takes…
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$30
Sun, Dec 13, 2026, 12:00pm – 12:00pm
Banner-Making with Lauren Faherty
Duluth Art Institute exhibiting fiber artist Lauren Faherty explores the rich history of banner-making and its role in social and cultural history in this four-hour class. Faherty will…
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