Sesquicentennial Events: Past, Present and Future
On May 11, 2008, Minnesota reached its 150th anniversary as the 32nd state in the United States of America. Beginning in January 2008, the Sesquicentennial will be a yearlong, statewide commemoration and a catalyst, to learn from our past and connect all of us as Minnesotans in creating a thriving, innovative future.
Sesquicentennial Events Throughout the Year!
Be sure to check out the Capitals for a Day on the Autumn Sesqui Spotlight Tours or learn more about Sesquicentennial events happening throughout the state. There are several items listed each day from across the State.
Celebrate the Sesqui on your Computer
Listen to the Sesquicentennial song, Shines for All to See. Take the Sesquicentennial Pledge. Check out our blog for the historical fact of the day, compiled by students across Minnesota with help from Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program. Thank our sponsors or become a donor. Or view the Declaration of Independence below...
SAVE THE DATE-January 6, 2008
Volunteers, legislators, state employees, sponsors, and partners are invited to an informal thank you reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 6 in the Capitol Rotunda. The Sesquicentennial Commission sunsets on January 31, and commissioners and staff want to thank you for your contribution to our state’s Sesquicentennial commemoration.
Are you interested in planning an event? Please register with the Commission to make sure it gets on the Official Sesquicentennial Roster of Activities.
Join us throughout 2008 as we lift up Minnesota – land of exceptional people and places!