Preserve Minneapolis' 2023-2024 Lecture Series Kicks Off November 17 at the Mill City Museum
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 11:37AM
Preserve Minneapolis has announced four new historic preservation lectures for 2023-2024, with options for virtual and in-person lectures. Join scholars for an in-depth look at topics in Minneapolis history. These in-person and virtually hosted lectures last approximately one hour and require registration. Lectures are free, with suggested donation to Preserve Minneapolis.
Dr. John AnfinsonThe first lecture takes place November 17, 7pm, at the Mill City Museum, featuring John Anfinson, Ph.D., on the topic of saving St. Anthony Falls.
Dr. Anfinson has been researching, writing, and speaking about the upper Mississippi River for over 35 years, first as district historian and cultural resources program manager of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and later in roles including superintendent for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park Service. Since 2022, he has been a guest speaker on American Cruise Lines boats on the Mississippi River. His lecture will focus on the history of and problems with the massive “Cutoff Wall” that literally holds up St. Anthony Falls and which has not been seen or inspected since 1876.
Cost: Pay as you can at the door. Registration
