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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
The St. Louis County Historical Society (SLCHS), under the guidance of the SLCHS American Indian Advisory Committee, is proud to announce its annual Native American Heritage Day from 11AM to 3PM on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the St. Louis County Depot (506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55802). The event is free and open to the public. “Native American Heritage Day is when we get to share our culture with the public,” says Michele Beeksma, SLCHS board member and American Indian Advisory Committee member. The goal, according to Michelle, “is to provide a common space where all can learn about and experience some of our local Native American heritage.” Native American Heritage Day gives families and folks who are just curious the opportunity to see, hear, and taste our regional Ojibwe culture. Kids can decorate a bandolier bag (or gashkibidaagan) or gather in the wigwam for story time. Enjoy…
Documentary Films Followed by Community Conversations Set during the economic meltdown, Gaining Ground follows the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative in Boston as a new generation of leaders fights foreclosures and creates jobs and opportunities in one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods. Complimentary equity tickets are available upon request at the box office for low- or no-income community members, or anyone facing a financial barrier to attending the Doc & Talk Series.
Learn how the glaciers formed our beautiful landscape! Jim Barott has travelled all over the Northland studying soil core samples throughout his career. Interesting talks by interesting people about topics they are passionate about in a cozy, informal space. We provide the talks and tea, bring your curiosity!
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center will host a special evening program on Thursday November 13th featuring Great Lakes historian Ryan Mihalak and longtime Northland weatherman Dave Anderson. Great Lakes historian Ryan Mihalak will recount the story of the ship’s final voyage. Veteran meteorologist Dave Anderson will provide expert commentary on the weather systems that converged to create one of the most powerful and destructive storms in Lake Superior’s history —conditions that doomed even the most seasoned sailors.
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