John H Stevens House

1849 house. Birthplace of Minneapolis and Hennepin County! Open seasonally to share our story with the public.

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This 19th century view of #MinnehahaFalls was painted before our house moved to the park! Looks just as good today.

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We are open today and tomorrow from 1pm to 5pm. Be sure to stop by before we close for the summer!

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We know those falls!! https://t.co/Tx5uQpngv2

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Congratulations to Rob Nickolay of @EdinaMN for his winning history entry at the #MNStateFair!

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Did you know John Stevens helped to create the #MNStateFair? It looks a little different today than it did then!

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Did you know John Stevens helped found the fair? He'd love this fair-themed party hosted by partner @HennHistMuseum! https://t.co/qOA6n97wTF

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Have a blue-ribbon worthy good time at this Friday's fair-themed after-hours event! Info: https://t.co/qTyGAGjzO8

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Beautiful day at Stevens House

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That's our old neighbor, Hiawatha the lion! https://t.co/NtOpc1XD5r

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150 years of pet history, including a stuffed lion named Hiawatha, is at @hennhistmuseum https://t.co/4bHdaLbppQ

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Familiar faces of John Stevens, Helen Stevens, & Charles Hoag @HennHistMuseum 's newest exhibit #portraitsHHM

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#OnThisDay in 1850: John Stevens and his new wife, Helen, moved into their "humble house under the hill" across the river from St. Anthony

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John Stevens was the original water transportation system here in #Minneapolis, where he ran a river ferry service! https://t.co/rblgqxq1BQ

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Catch 'em all this weekend @StevensHouseMN we're open Sat&Sun 1-5pm!

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Have you met our new site assistant Julia yet?

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New to town? We'll help give you the lay of the land! Tours Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 5 pm.

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Happening now Jerry Foley talks on Native Plants and Early Medicine!

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You may have seen Master gardener Jerry Foley working in the gardens here or at Dowling; he'll be speaking here at 2

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Event Tomorrow @ 2PM in #minnehahapark #stevenshouse

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We're open for tours 1-5 today and tomorrow!

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What are these plants and how do you use them? Jerry Foley talks native plants and early medicine 7/17, 2 pm. Free!

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Master Gardener Jerry Foley talks Native plants and early garden medicine Sunday, 2 pm: https://t.co/iRCmbRhf2t

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Did you know we have two historic #gardens? Hear from Master Gardener Jerry Foley this Sunday, July 17, 2 pm. Free!