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History at Home Online Course: “Black History Month-The Civil War, MN and Black Experiences

February 16, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

$14

February 16th | 6-7 PM
History at Home: Black History Month
The Civil War, Minnesota & Black Experiences
Minnesota joined the United States as a Union State in 1858, three short years before the start of the Civil War. Volunteering troops immediately, Minnesota has deep and meaningful connections with places like Gettysburg & Antietam, but what of Black experiences for rural Minnesotans at the time?
Join the Runestone Museum, who maintains a replica Civil War era Fort, to discuss these Black Experiences in Minnesota during the Civil War.

*Special Museum Member Discount for classes!

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February 16, 2023
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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$14
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February 16 th | 6-7 PM History at Home: Black History Month The Civil War, Minnesota & Black Experiences Minnesota joined the United States as a Union State in 1858, three short years before the start of the Civil War. Volunteering troops immediately, Minnesota has deep and meaningful connections with places like Gettysburg & Antietam, but what of Black experiences for rural Minnesotans at the time? Join the Runestone Museum, who maintains a replica Civil War era Fort, to discuss these Black Experiences in Minnesota during the Civil War.