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New Exhibit: Why Treaties Matter

New Exhibit: Why Treaties Matter

Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations now open!  Many people believe the United States gave land to Native Americans, but the reverse is true. Under pressure, the tribal nations often gave up large portions of their homelands to retain...
“Rightfully Hers” Pop-Up Exhibit Now Open

“Rightfully Hers” Pop-Up Exhibit Now Open

A new pop-up exhibit from the National Archives, Rightfully Hers, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, is available for viewing at the Stearns History Museum through November 25, 2020. Rightfully Hers explores the history of the 19th Amendment,...