April Events at Hennepin History Museum

Human Toll:  Unfinished Business

Tuesday, April 11, 7:00 – 8 p.m.

As a follow-up to their long-running exhibit, Human Toll: A Public History of 35W, Hennepin History Museum is hosting an online community-driven conversation to address the topic of the long-term effects of freeway construction, and how we can learn from our experience to imagine a better future for all. Panelists include Dr, Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas; Jose Antionio Zayas Caban, advocacy director of Our Streets Minneapolis, Dr. Ernest Lloyd, adjunct instructor at the University of Minnesota’s Heritage Studies and Public History (HSPH) program; and Dr Greg Donofrio, director of HSPH. Drs. Lloyd and Donofrio, leaders of the Human Toll exhibit development team, will reflect on the success of the exhibit and the future of the Public History of 35W project.

Location: Virtual Event. Preregistration required to receive link.

Cost:  Pay As You Can

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The Bond Between Us – Artist Talk  

Saturday, April 15, 11 am – 12:30 p.m.

Local artist Daren Hill and Hennepin History Museum Executive Director John Crippen will discuss Hill’s new exhibit, The Bond Between Us, which opens Thursday, April 13. Hill will share how he developed this exhibit to honor his grandfather and father, who were both photographers before him, as well as create art rooted in his Minneapolis childhood. The audience is invited to join the discussion.

Location: Hennepin History Museum. Space is limited - reservations required.  

Cost:  Pay As You Can

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Million Artist Movement (MAM) Quilting Project

Saturday, April 15, 1 – 3 p.m.

MAM is a global vision and movement that believes in the role of art in the campaign to dismantle oppressive racists systems. Local MAM members will host an event for the public to make a quilt square with your message to the community from a place of power, love, and support. Quilting materials will be provided free of charge. All ages welcome.

Location: Hennepin History Museum 

Cost: Pay As You Can 

For further information on all HHM events:  https://hennepinhistory.org/events/