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On May 11, 2008, Minnesota will reach 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.
Statehood Week is Coming Up! (Check out the official events)
Statehood Week Festivities, May 11 – 18, including a Statehood Commemoration Ceremony in St. Paul, Capital for a Day in various communities across Minnesota, and the Statehood Festival & Expo on May 17 & 18 at the State Capital Grounds in St. Paul, to showcase Minnesota People, Places & Progress.
New! Learn more about the Official Sesqui events and other events happening throughout the state.
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Make a Donation
Sesquicentennial events and coordination are supported by donations from citizens such as you. Consider making a donation today.
Help support the Sesquicentennial programs – purchase a Commemorative wearable, or Medallion, or Flag
Show your Sesquicentennial Spirit with a commemorative gift. We have fashionable shirts, beautiful medallions, flags and more all available for purchase. (Proceeds will help support the Sesquicentennial and events throughout the state.)
Capital for a Day
The Minnesota Sesquicentennial announces the Capitals for a Day. One city was voted Capital for a Day in each biome in Minnesota.
New! Events have just been announced to celebrate the Sesquicentennial in each Capital for their Day! Check out the Capital for a Day agenda.
Sesquicentennial Song
Listen to the Sesquicentennial song, Shines for All to See.
Fact a Day
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.
Attend an Event
Ann Reed's Troubadour Series
Independent Minnesota singer/songwriter Ann Reed is this year's Minnesota Public Radio Troubadour and will spend 2008 commemorating our state's rich history through song. In the coming months, Reed will perform in cities and towns across the state shows comprised entirely of Minnesota-themed songs and skits. She'll also be collecting ideas for a new song for Minnesota to be debuted May 3rd at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.
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!