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Bus Trip to State Capitol and James J. Hill House

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,200
Project of
Pioneerland Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2016 - SFY 2017
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2018
End Date
February 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Renville
Renville
Project Overview

Participants will tour the newly renovated Minnesota State Capitol, as well as take in a trip to St. Paul to tour the James J. Hill House and learn about the life of railroad magnate James Hill.

Project Details

71 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,200
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will learn about the newly renovated Capitol building, as well as about Old Saint Paul and the life of railroad magnate James J. Hill.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participant evaluation forms were overwhelmingly positive. Participants felt enriched by the experience and proud to be Minnesotan. Some quotes: 'The Capitol was great, but the James Hill House was excellent. Better than I expected.' 'Chance to see state capitol updated and redone. What a fantastic and irreplaceable asset.' 'I learned so much about the Hill family period history. It was FREE! We'd never have done this on our own.'

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Last Name
Ortega
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by

Minnesota Department of Education

Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200
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