September 24, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 East County Rd D in Maplewood.

Beginners welcome.  No experience necessary

Square Dancing will be Organized by Ar-Dale Square Dance Club with distinguished caller, Dan Sahlstrom

Fundraiser sponsored by Maplewood Area Historical Society

Admission:
Adults: $6  -  Children 12 and under: $4

Pie & Ice Cream will be available!

Parking lot on east side of farm.  Overflow parking at Harbor Pointe Office Park just W of Farm.  Shuttle rides to Farm or walk the trail.

For more information about our caller, visit www.DanSahlstrom.com

Hosted by the Maplewood Area Historical Society
At Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 East County Road D, Maplewood

Live music by Liechtenstein Nein Band

NEW Exhibits!
• Evolution of Maplewood & New Canada History
• Demo of Barn Timber Framing
• Replica of Bruentrup Farm
• Old Cars & original Bruentrup Farm Truck

Fun Hands-on Activities
* Live animals
* Hay wagon rides
* Games
* Live Music
* Dancing in the haybarn
* Butter making
* Prairie walking tours
* Coffee grinding
* Cider making
* Medicine Wagon
* Quilting
* Corn husk dolls
* Old farm equipment on display
* …and much more!

Food and beverages available

Suggested admission: $3 per person ~ For more info, contact Carolyn at 651.748.9009

Parking: Lot East of Farm. If full, park at Harbor Pointe Office Lot, just W on County Rd D & take shuttle or walk trail to the Farm.

Feel free to download and share our flier (.pdf)

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Find and collect eggs from the hen’s nests,  visit some live baby chicks (chicks, man!), ”milk” a pretend cow, find potatoes, and hunt for apples!

We also need some volunteers (older kids, teens and adults) to help assist with the station at the fair.  If you are interested in learning more, please contact Lois at 651-770-8941.

More details will be posted as they become available.

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To learn more about the Ramsey County Fair, visit their website, at: www.ramseycountyfair.com

Come meet folks in the community and members of the historical society!  We’ll enjoy the fresh air, tour the grounds of the historic Breuntrup Heritage Farm and prairies, and enjoy cold, delicious treats (available for $2).

We’ll have:

• Ice Cream

• Sundaes

• Root Beer Floats

Also, Liechenstein Nine Band will play live music for all to enjoy.  In case of rain, we’ll hold the social in the big red barn that day.

Food Drive: Please bring a non-perishable food item, to donate to the food shelf!

Thank you to 1919 Root Beer for sponsoring the Root Beer Float stand!

Questions? Call: 651-748-9009

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National History Month is observed to increase awareness of local history, promote history in general to the local community and encourage all members of the community to participate. In an effort to celebrate the occasion, we invite you to join us for an interesting program on our town’s history, to take place after our monthly membership meeting, May 12th at 7 p.m.  The presentation will be given by Pete Boulay, a local historian and author of the book, “The Lost City of Gladstone: A History of Maplewood from its beginnings” (1997).

Few people realize there is a “Ghost Town” right in Maplewood.  At one time in the 1800’s, a city was being planned, one that would “rival St. Paul”.   Boulay’s presentation will explore some interesting details of this lost city and the beginnings of Maplewood.

Date/Time: Wednesday, May 12th, 7 p.m.
Place: Bruentrup Heritage Farm,  2170 East County Road D., Maplewood (weather-permitting, meeting & presentation will be inside the barn at the farm).

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About the author/presenter:
Pete became interested in Maplewood’s history through working at a Maplewood Nursing Home and volunteering for the area’s elderly as a student at Hill Murray High School. He wrote his first draft for a college project. After he graduated and settled in the Maplewood area he became involved in the Maplewood Historical Society and became its president. Pete updated and rewrote the book and it is now published and available through Maplewood Area Historical Society for $15.00, Phone 651-748-9009.  Pete continues his interest in the history of Maplewood through his involvement in historical societies, events and projects. He certainly has helped preserve Maplewood’s history.

Did you know?

• weddings
• anniversary parties
• graduation parties
• family picnics
• children’s events
• birthday parties
• general meetings, in the house or barn
• …and more

For more information and to reserve space, contact Carolyn:

Phone: 651-748-9009
E-mail: carolynpeterson1222@q.com

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Download and print our rental info brochure here

Click here to view our most current volunteer opportunities available. There may be one that fits you!

If you have questions, or would like to visit with us about other ways to help out that you do not see listed, simply attend one of our upcoming membership meetings, held the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., at the Bruentrup Farm, 2170 E. County Rd. D., Maplewood, MN, 55109.

Thanks for your support!

This is a free and fun event for all ages, and for all skill levels.  Besides quilting and needlework, there will be socializing and a light lunch will be available for a small donation, with coffee and tea breaks ongoing.

Space is limited, so please register by calling Carolyn Peterson at 651-748-9009

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Tickets $25.00 - Adults, $15 - Students and youth 15 or younger
Theme: Indian Lore

Join us at our next spring tea!   There will be a a brief discussion of the early Indian residents of this area, facilitated by Theresa Gillette and Terry Wasiluk,  both members of the society.

To register, contact Char Wasiluk, 651-776-7183, and indicate which seating you wish to attend (11:30 or 2:30).

Or  you may register to attend by printing out and mailing the registration form available here.

* Handicapped parking is available in the lot next to the farm *

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The mission of the Maplewood Area Historical Society is the collection, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge about the history of Maplewood, and to relate that history to that of the State of Minnesota. This site furthers that mission.

Our home is the historic Bruentrup Farm, located two blocks east of Maplewood Mall on County Road D.

Our meetings are every second Wednesday of the month at 7 PM at the Bruentrup Farm.