Ed-Ventures
Minnesota State Capitol Tour
Historic Cemetery
Walking Tour
Romp through the history of early
Minnesota by visiting five cemeteries
that are the final resting places
of the early settlers. Tour guide
Mary-Benton Hummel wrote a
thesis for Hamline University on the
history of St Paul as seen through
its cemeteries. Discover the stories
cemeteries tell about the history
and sociology of the city from one
who knows where "the bodies are
buried!" Meet at the East Gate of
Calvary Cemetery. Transportation
between locations is on your own.
Tour takes place rain or shine. Wear
comfortable shoes and bring money
for lunch. Mary-Benton Hummel
Date: Sat, Sep 29
Time: 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Cost: $36
Class #: AET1
Location: Calvary Cemetery
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After three years of repair and
restoration, the State Capitol is
open for guided tours. Explore
the Capitol's history, art and
architecture. You will visit the
Senate and House Chambers where
government decisions are made,
see the Governor's reception
room, as well as the grand floor
and magnificent rotunda spaces.
Weather permitting you will have
an opportunity to see the famous
Quadriga (golden horses) on the
roof of the Capitol. Lunch follows at
Yarusso’s where you will enjoy the
pasta, pizza and salad bar buffet.
This tour is a great complement to
the Adult Academy presentation
Our Minnesota State Capitol from
Groundbreaking Through Restoration
on page 4 of this catalog.
Tour departs at 10:15 am from
Oak-Land Middle School parking lot
and returns to the same location
at approximately 2:00 pm. Fee
includes school bus transportation,
Capitol tour, all inclusive lunch and
tour host. Cancellation policy: a $10
processing fee will be deducted from
the refund when cancelling before
October 3. No refunds after this
date.
Date: Fri, Oct 12
Time: 10:15 am–2:00 pm
Cost: $35
Class #: AET3
Location: Oak-Land Middle School,
parking lot
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