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To understand the challenges African Americans still face in being seen as full citizens in America today, it is important for us to understand the origin story of the path of formerly enslaved people becoming citizens. The past is not dead; it is not even really the past. This film, created with our movie production partner OMG Studios, features Federal Minnesota District Court Judge Jerry Blackwell, author of Just Mercy and prominent civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, Macalester University Professor Duchess Harris, and a cameo by Minnesota’s First Lady of Civil Rights, Dr. Josie Johnson. Free to attend, registration required. K-12 educators will receive 2 clock hours.
“Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps! On November 10th, the Marine Corps turns 250 years old. From Philadelphia, the birth place of the Marine Corps, to every ‘clime and place where we could take a gun,’ the Marines have an illustrious history of service to our Nation. Highlights and personal anecdotes will be presented in this fast-paced journey through 250 years of living up to the Marine Corps motto of, “Semper Fidelis” or Always Faithful.” Presented by LtCol Donna Bergstrom, who retired from the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 2010. She obtained her reserve commission through the United States Marine Corps’ Officer Candidate School (OCS-87) as a Second Lieutenant in December of 1987. She graduated from The Basic School in June 1988 with a Military Occupational Speciality (MOS) in Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare Officer. She went on to serve over twenty years with assignment highlights of: Commanding Officer, Galeta Island,…
New this year! Doors Open Duluth is your chance to explore the city’s story through its buildings and significant spaces. Discover historic buildings, manufacturing hubs, breweries, creative spaces, and more! Doors Open Duluth will give you a FREE behind-the-scenes look at exciting venues. Building owners and caretakers will share what makes these places — and the people behind them — essential to Duluth’s identity. This inaugural event will center on Lincoln Park and Rice’s Point in Duluth.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is the third Friday in September To commemorate and honor those men and women who were prisoners or are still missing, the Bong Veterans Center will set up the Missing Man table September 19-21st, 2025. The table is a ceremonial memorial that honors and remembers prisoners of war, missing in action, and fallen service members. Every element on the table holds symbolic meaning. On Saturday, September 20th, 2025, members of American Legion Post 435 will share those symbolic meanings in a special ceremony at 12:45pm. Following the POW/MIA ceremony, we will be hosting Abby Allcox to speak from 1:00-2:00 pm. She will present a program on the WWII POW camps in Wisconsin. Program Highlights: During World War II, 39 prisoner-of-war camps housed captured German soldiers in Wisconsin. After the war, the prisoners were sent home, and the camps were mostly forgotten. However, in 2023, the logbook…
Come celebrate and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with us as Norwegian immigrant, teacher, and author Kristbjørg Eide launches her new book They Sowed Goodness filled with stories from the late 1800’s to the year 2000 featuring the joys and challenges of living off the land on a rocky island in the North Sea. The tension between financial security and physical danger experienced by Norwegian fishermen. The fear and defiance triggered by the Nazi occupation of 1940-1945. Vivid descriptions of daily life and special occasions in Norwegian villages. Mouthwatering descriptions of traditional foods, some with recipes. First person stories of successful and failed attempts to emigrate to America. True stories lyrically written accompanied by beautifully restored photographs create nostalgic images on every page. We would love for you to join us for this meet and greet program. The author will give a brief introduction to her new book and looks forward…
Discover Duluth’s rich architectural past and explore the stories behind its most beautiful historic properties. This year, we’re turning the spotlight on the west side of Duluth for a tour we’re calling “West Side Story.” From stunning historic homes to iconic landmarks, you’ll step inside six unique properties that showcase the character, craftsmanship, and charm that make Duluth’s west side so special.
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