Calendar of Events
The Hopkins Historical Society will be closed for the holidays from December 20, 2019 through Jan 5, 2020.
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Give to the Max - Support the Hopkins Historical Society!
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We're asking you to donate generously to help support the work of the Hopkins Historical Society!
Find our page here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Hopkins-Historical-Society Your donation will help to fund: Bringing the Hopkins History Center on Mainstreet up to code through: * Strengthening the floor * Removing the asbestos * Rewiring the electrical system and * Building an ADA compliant ramp, entrance, and bathroom. |
Past Events
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Gingerbread House Contest and Raspberry Festival Exhibit
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Join us at our future home, 907 Mainstreet, for the the 4th Annual Gingerbread House Contest! Vote for your favorite gingerbread house at the Hopkins History Center (907 Mainstreet), sponsored by the Hopkins Historical Society. After you vote, tour the Raspberry Festival Exhibit, and enjoy music by the Hopkins Westwind Concert Band small ensembles: The Westwind Five, the Silver Winds, and the Tubadours.
The Gingerbread House Contest is part of the Holiday in Hopkins. For more information please see http://www.hbcamn.com/holiday-in-hopkins/. |
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Hopkins History Center open hours - Halloween in Hopkins!
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The Hopkins History Center, 907 Mainstreet, will be open and giving out candy to all the trick-or-treaters participating in the Halloween in Hopkins event! While you're there, stop by and visit our exhibit, Raspberries, Parades, and Royalty: 85 Years of the Hopkins Raspberry Festival. It's free!
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Hopkins Fire Department's Open House
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We're joining in the fun at the Hopkins Fire Department Open House! Stop by and chat with us about Hopkins Fire Station history and Hopkins topics of interest.
Also, see our other two events today as we'll be opening the doors to our new Hopkins History Center so the public can view the Raspberry Festival exhibit. It'll be a fun day in Hopkins for all! |
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"Raspberries, Parades, and Royalty" Exhibit open to the public!
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Saturday, October 12th is another chance to view our new exhibit, "Raspberries, Parades, and Royalty: 85 Years of the Hopkins Raspberry Festival" at the Hopkins History Center, located at 907 Mainstreet in downtown Hopkins.
We'll open the doors before and after the Hopkins Fire Department's open house. Stop by from 10am to 2pm, and again from 5pm to 8pm to see the exhibit. |
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Hopkins and the Apollo 11 Mission at the HHS 2019 Annual Meeting
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We held the Hopkins Historical Society's Annual Meeting, 2pm on Sunday, October 6th.
Lincoln Hudson and Hopkins native Jim Zdrazil presented the History of the Space Program including the Hopkins/Honeywell connection to the Apollo 11 first moon landing. |
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Museum Extended Hours
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The Hopkins Historical Society museum at the Hopkins Activity Center was open for extended hours on Tuesday, September 24th in conjunction with the Health Fair. We enjoyed visiting with you!
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"Raspberries, Parades, and Royalty" Exhibit open to the public!
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Saturday, August 31st was another chance to view our new exhibit, "Raspberries, Parades, and Royalty: 85 Years of the Hopkins Raspberry Festival" at the Hopkins History Center, located at 907 Mainstreet in downtown Hopkins.
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Hopkins Historical Society at the Hopkins Farmer's Market
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People stopped by our booth to find out more about the Hopkins History Center, and the Hopkins Historical Society museum. We were trading stories all morning!
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Researching the History of Your Home
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We joined Hennepin County Library staff for this fun event!
"Learn about the historical resources at the library and across the county that will help you piece together a history of your Hennepin County house, neighborhood or property. Staff from Hennepin County Library's Special Collections will explain print and online resources – including permit records, maps, photos and more – and will set you on the path to jump-start your research." |
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1st John Philip Sousa Memorial Band Concert
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The Hopkins Historical Society presented the 1st John Philip Sousa Memorial Band who performed a special concert in historic Downtown Hopkins. The historic 1906 Wurlitzer Carousel Band organ was played in Downtown Park, the Fife & Drum contingent played beneath the Clock Tower, and the main band played at 7pm to the delight of all.
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Hopkins Mainstreet Day
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The wind and cold did not deter brave souls who joined us at Hopkins Mainstreet Day, sponsored by JCI Hopkins. We staffed a booth where visitors learned more about the future Hopkins History Center and we talked about Hopkins history. Thanks to everyone who visited our booth!
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Hopkins Historical Society Annual Meeting
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We shared updates on Museum operations, and a review of plans for the Hopkins History Center on Mainstreet, followed by refreshments and a tour of displays in the Museum.
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Hopkins Fire Dept's 125th Anniversary Celebration
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Thanks to all who came out to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Hopkins Fire Department. We had more information about the HFD and Hopkins – also 125 years old!
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Hopkins History Booth and Walking Tours
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Many of you joined in the fun of The Artery Grand Opening 2.0! We had a booth on 8th Avenue South to talk Hopkins today and yesterday, and offered walking tours of of historic Mainstreet. For more information about The Artery event, click here.
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Hopkins Historical Society at the Hopkins Farmer's Market
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We enjoyed visiting with you at our booth at the Hopkins Farmer's Market! We were excited to join in this fun Hopkins tradition.
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"From Beginning to End" Documentary Viewing
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“From Beginning to End” Documentary covering the combined 75 year history of the Glen Lake Sanatorium and the Oak Terrace Nursing Home. The video features photos of the building as well as interviews with former patients and employees.
This documentary was produced in part by Mary Krugerud, author of the recently published book, Interrupted Lives: Tuberculosis in Minnesota and Glen Lake Sanatorium. |
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Hopkins Historical Society Annual Meeting
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Following a brief business meeting, Minnesota author Mary Krugerud discussed her newly published book Interrupted Lives: Tuberculosis in Minnesota and Glen Lake Sanatorium. Books were available for sale and signing by the author.
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Hopkins Historical Society Annual Meeting
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Many of you joined us for the Hopkins Historical Society's Annual Meeting, this year held our future home! After a short business meeting, tours were given of the building. You explored our nooks and crannies and learned more about how you can help the HHS!
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Minnesota Modern: A Chat with Larry Millett
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We were excited to have author Larry Millett come and speak to us about the Midcentury Modern movement in Minnesota. His latest book, "Minnesota Modern: Architecture and Life at Midcentury", showcases the houses and commercial buildings that defined the age and changed the way we lived and worked to modern times.
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HHS Booth at Mainstreet Day
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It's summertime in Hopkins, and Mainstreet Day is an excellent way to kick off the season! We enjoyed meeting all of you and showing off our future home! Please come back to see us during the Raspberry Festival!
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HHS Booth at Spyro Gyra
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The HHS had a booth at the Spyro Gyra concert at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. We had a display of Music History in Hopkins and the booth was well received.
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Dr. William D. Green from Augsburg College joined us for an evening chat about his new book, "Degrees of Freedom: The Origins of Civil Rights in Minnesota, 1865–1912". Green illuminates the lives of African Americans in Minnesota during the 50 years after the Civil War in a progressive, but predominantly white, Minnesota. A discussion with the author followed the presentation.
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