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Jul 2024
An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Sunday, repeating until Oct 13, 2024
Congdon Mansion District Walking Tour
An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Sunday, repeating until Oct 13, 2024
Stroll through the historic Congdon neighborhood of Duluth and learn about the rich history and architecture of the area. The tour begins on the grounds of the Salyards Mansion, 2617 E. Third St. From there the tour weaves through the neighborhood exploring homes, hearing stories about the people who once lived in those homes and were instrumental in building Duluth. Get an inside look into three of the homes and enjoy a snack, coffee and tea provided at each location.…
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Oct 16, 2024
Congdon Mansion District History Wine Tour
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Oct 16, 2024
The Cotton Mansion is hosting a stroll through the historic Congdon neighborhood of Duluth for people to learn about the history and architecture of the area. The group will weave through the neighborhood exploring beautiful homes, hear fascinating stories about the people who once lived here and get an look inside three of the historic properties. Cocktails and mocktails will be offered at different stops throughout the tour. Guests are invited to stay and relax for a while to enjoy…
Find out more »Aug 2024
Spy Pilot
Based on newly available information, the son of famed U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers presents the facts and dispels misinformation about the Cold War espionage program that his father was part of. One of the most talked-about events of the Cold War was the downing of the American U-2 spy plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers over the Soviet Union on May 1, 1960.
Find out more »Book Launch: Twin Ports Trains
Zenith City Press invites the public to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum within the historic Duluth Depot for the release of Twin Ports Trains: The Historic Railroads of Duluth & Superior. Authors Tony Dierckins and Jeff Lemke will each give brief presentations on the book followed by a Q&A session, author signing and refreshments. Those who can’t make it to the event can order a signed copy at zenithcity.com.
Find out more »Barbie: A Cultural Icon Exhibition
Barbie: A Cultural Icon Exhibition charts the 65-year history of Barbie and the doll’s global affect on fashion and popular culture. The display includes more than 300 vintage artifacts, a life-size Barbie Ultravette, life-size Barbie boxes and fashion designs and much more. The exhibition is on display Aug. 6 through Sept. 22.
Find out more »Book Signing: Tony Dierckins for Twin Ports Trains
Duluth historian Tony Dierckins visits Zenith Bookstore to sign copies of his newest book, Twin Ports Trains: The Historic Railroads of Duluth & Superior. The book covers 150 years of local railroad history: from 1870, the first time the whistle of a Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad locomotive announced its arrival along St. Louis Bay, to the demise of passenger service in 1970 and fifty years beyond through the mergers that created today’s giants. Twin Ports Trains tells the stories…
Find out more »Sep 2024
One event on Jun 8, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on Jun 9, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on Sep 14, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on Sep 15, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on Oct 26, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on Oct 27, 2024 at 10:00 am
Lake Superior Railroad Museum Steam Excursion
One event on Jun 8, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on Jun 9, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on Sep 14, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on Sep 15, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on Oct 26, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on Oct 27, 2024 at 10:00 am
The DM&IR #332 steam locomotive is pulling special excursion trains on the North Shore Scenic Railroad on select dates from May 11 to Oct. 27. According to Trains Magazine’s Steam Across America 2023 Edition, there are only 181 working steam locomotives in operation. Reservations are required and can be made at duluthtrains.com. 2024 #332 Steam Schedule May 11 – National Train Day with special events at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum including the firing up of #332 June 8-9 –…
Find out more »Marlene M. Johnson
Johnson, Minnesota's first female lieutenant governor, presents her new memoir Rise to the Challenge.
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