From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special.
An in-depth look into the history of swing dance, the origin of Lindy Hop, how music of the time was evolving, watch some fun examples, and try out some simple solo steps together! Led by Peter Pascente. Welcome to Tea Talks, interesting talks by interesting people about topics they are passionate about! We provide the tea and talks, bring your curiosity!
SLCHS AND VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL TO HOST 20TH ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE DINNER ON DECEMBER 4, 2025 The St. Louis County Historical Society (SLCHS) and Veterans Memorial Hall (VMH) invite the community to the 20th Annual Remembrance Dinner, a special event dedicated to honoring our nation’s history and service members. The evening will feature local icon Dave Anderson (Northern News Now, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary), who will deliver the keynote address sharing his powerful interviews with local Pearl Harbor survivors. The dinner’s purpose is to continue to remember December 7th, 1941—the “Day that will live in Infamy”—84 years ago. Featured Program & Theme The 2025 dinner will celebrate the enduring spirit of the armed forces with a theme recognizing several major milestones, including the 250th Anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps, aligning with the country’s 250th birthday year in 2026. Guests will also witness: *The announcement of…
Veterans Memorial Hall, a program of the St. Louis County Historical Society, and the Lake Superior Railroad Museum announce their next event in the local history presentation series, History in a Pint. The presentation “Hold the Line”, will feature storyteller/author Darrell Pedersen, the 2024 winner of the Northeastern Minnesota Book Award for Best Memoir. His book, “Campfire in the Basement: Reflections from a North Woods Lake,” reflect his deep appreciation and love for the people, critters, lakes, swamps, and woods of Minnesota. His latest book, “Who Will Carry the Fire?” Pedersen celebrates the long line of people who have been a part of the network that has worked together to make possible and to care for the amazing country and world that we live in. He honors parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles – even ancient ancestors. He will center his talk around some of the Veterans’ stories from his family tree….
Christmas at the Lighthouse is a guided experience for guests to explore the restored keeper’s house while learning about how the families lived at the station during the winter and the holiday season in the 1930s. Guests also have the opportunity to create a vintage, homemade ornament to take home or decorate the tree in the house.
Find yourself in the mansion, self-guided by the lights of the Christmas trees, candles, and the light fixtures of Glensheen. Tour enhancements such as music and decorations are in place to create a magical tour experience. This gorgeous display will surely make it onto your yearly Christmas bucket list, as you are fully immersed in what it must have been like for the Congdons on a magical Christmas evening. Full Mansion Candlelight Tours and Classic Mansion Candlelight Tour options are available. We can’t wait to see you! Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings in November and December, through December 28th. Bonus Days: December 14th, 21st, 28th
Find yourself in the mansion, self-guided by the lights of the Christmas trees, candles, and the light fixtures of Glensheen. Tour enhancements such as music and decorations are in place to create a magical tour experience. This gorgeous display will surely make it onto your yearly Christmas bucket list, as you are fully immersed in what it must have been like for the Congdons on a magical Christmas evening. Full Mansion Candlelight Tours and Classic Mansion Candlelight Tour options are available. We can’t wait to see you! Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings in November and December, through December 28th. Bonus Days: December 14th, 21st, 28th