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"Company Town" Book | $6,008 | 2012
To publish a history of Silver Bay bases on firsthand oral history.
"Hands On" History Curriculum for Minnesota's Students | $382,757 |
2012
2013
The Minnesota Historical Society is developing creative, hands-on learning projects for K-12 students that adhere to state social studies standards and introduce students to important aspects of Minnesota and U.S. history.
"Marking Time: The Rituals of Life & Death" exhibit | $3,650 | 2012
To create and install an exhibit on the development of rituals in Scott County history.
"The Children Remember" Oral History Digitization | $6,743 | 2012
To make an oral history collection accessible through copy to modern digital format.
"Then Now Wow" Enhancement | $225,386 | 2011
The Minnesota Historical Society is developing an extensive, hands-on exhibit designed to bring the rich cultural tapestry of Minnesota into vivid focus. Visitors to ”Then Now Wow" at the Minnesota History Center will explore the state’s distinctive places and meet the people who have made their homes here.
"Then Now Wow" Exhibit | $483,183 |
2010
2011
Funding is enabling the Minnesota Historical Society to develop an extensive, hands-on exhibit as well as traveling exhibits to augment "Then Now Wow" in the Minnesota History Center.
"What is an Advocate?" Oral History | $7,000 | 2012
To document in 5 to 7 interviews the many roles advocates play in helping victims to become successful survivors and helping to move society toward the elimination of abuse altogether.
10 Most Endangered Exhibit Expansion Project | $5,771 | 2010
To create and expand an exhibit on the 10 most endangered historic places in Minnesota
100 Years of Chinese American History in MN | $7,000 | 2011
To document in 8 interviews the history of Chinese experience in Minnesota after 1970
160 years of Jewish Migration MNopedia Articles | $4,522 | 2013
To research and write two articles about Jewish migration and denominations for MNopedia: Minnesota Encyclopedia.
1851 on the River Program | $5,556 | 2011
To hire a qualifed historian to research and prepare an interpretive program that will enable the public to explore the river history of Wabasha. Amount adjusted to eliminate ineligible overhead expenses.
1854 Treaty Authority Cultural Resource Project | $36,692 | 2010
To evaluate and survey archaeological resources by the Grand Portage and Bois Forte Tribal Historic Preservation Offices.
18th Avenue Historic Residence Survey | $6,950 | 2013
To hire a consultant to conduct an intensive architectural survey of 1880s residential properties in North St. Paul.
1968 History Theatre Performances | $10,000 | 2012
The Minnesota Historical Society and History Theatre present the world premiere of 1968: The Year that Rocked the World, a play featuring some of the most explosive events and personalities of 1968.
2004 Senate Legislative Tape Conversion Project | $4,076 | 2010
To digitize 817 audiocassettes of 2004 Senate Committee hearings to augment current digital content
25-Year Framework and 10-Year Goals | $14,720 | 2010
A 13-member committee worked together to develop a 10-year plan and 25-year framework for the use of ACHF funds.
25th Anniversary Oral History Project | $7,000 | 2012
To document in 20 interviews the history of the Katha Dance Theatre's first 25 years.
3-Dimensional Inventory and Catalog Project | $7,000 | 2012
To conduct and inventory and cataloging project of 3-dimensional artifacts in OCHS' collections.
70 Years Project's "Made in Minnesota" documentary | $5,500 | 2013
To research and write a script for a documentary on innovations developed in Minnesota that contributed to victory in World War II.
70 Years World War II Project | $39,000 | 2011
The Minnesota Historical Society partnered with the 70 Years Project to begin development of a web site that will enable all Minnesotans to again share in the tragedies and triumphs of the 1,345 days of World War II.
A Centennial History of the Northfield Carnegie Library | $7,000 | 2010
To produce and distribute a booklet on the history and significance of the Northfield Carnegie Library
A Minnesota Hero: Preserving the Will Steger Story | $7,000 | 2011
To begin the initial inventory of explorer Will Steger's manuscripts collection
A Photographic History of Minnesota Railroads, 1940–2012: Publication | $7,000 | 2012
To publish a book tracing Minnesota railroading over the last seven decades through carefully selected photographs, maps, and ephemera.
Accessioning in View: Inventory & Catalog the Lockheed Martin Collection | $7,000 | 2013
To provide basic processing and rehousing of archival materials documenting Lockheed Martin and antecedent companies
Acquire "Bemidji Pioneer" and "Bemidji Sentinel" Newspapers on Microfilm | $6,966 | 2013
To acquire 86 rolls of primary records on microfilm for increased public access to history.

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This site is updated regularly with descriptions and data related to Legacy projects funded through the Minnesota Historical Society by the Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF).
Further information about the use and impact of all Legacy Funds can be found on the Minnesota Legislative Coordinating Commission's Minnesota's Legacy site.