John H. Stevens House

4901 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis (located in Minnehaha Falls Park)

 

'The Birthplace of Minneapolis'

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Welcome to the

Historic John H. Stevens House Museum

Birthplace of Minneapolis and Hennepin County

Come to Historic John H. Stevens House Museum and explore the history of  Minneapolis, in the place where ordinary people dreamed up a brand new city and turned it into reality.   Learn about the courage and imagination that turned a lonely prairie into a bustling city!

 One of the top ten places to visit in Minneapolis! Linked conveniently to downtown Minneapolis by the Light Rail Line!


Coming back in Fall 2011! The Popular Ghost Hunter Seminars and Talks!

A series of seminars, sitting, and talks given by eminent Ghost Hunter Rick Hagen and Associate Jeanne Kretchmer as a benefit for Historic John H. Stevens House Museum.

Starts in October - Click on "Calendar" to get the full schedule

 

 

We offer a variety of events, including:
      -Guided historical tours
      -Family fun events
      -Vintage activities for kids: games, toys, and children’s crafts
      -Ghost hunter seminars -      

…..and more!

Minneapolis history tours delight residents and visitors alike!

Steven's House connects directly with downtown hotels via Light Rail.

Downtown Minneapolis

 

Minneapolis Convention Center Hotels
http://www.minneapolisconventioncenterhotels.com/

 

Metrodome Hotels
http://www.metrodomehotels.com/resources/local.html

 

Twin Cities Marathon Hotel
http://twincities.marathonhotelguide.com

Nokia Sugar Bowl Marathon Hotels
http://sugarbowl.marathonhotelguide.com


Upcoming Special Events:

THis summer we will offer a series of talks on local Native American history, finishing with an historic walking tour of Minnehaha Falls Park in the Fall. Also scheduled are a showing and sale of artwork featuring Minneapolis Parks, a tour of our Native Plant garden that includes a talk about the medicinal uses by early settlers and Indians,and reading of a new play about historic Minneapolis by award-winning playwright, Cynthia Holm..

And yes, the always popular Ghost Hunter talks are back!

For more information on all of the above events, click here


Small group tours are given throughout the year. Call us at 612 722-2220 to make special arrangements for your school, church, social, or other tour group.


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For information about summer employment and volunteer and community service opportunities,

click on "Volunteers".

 
 
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