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"Company Town" Book
A project of: Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants Program 2012
Recipient: 
William M. Kelley High School
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$6,008
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
To publish a history of Silver Bay bases on firsthand oral history.
Statewide
"Hands On" History Curriculum for Minnesota's Students
A project of: Statewide History Programs
Recipient: 
Minnesota Historical Society
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$382,757
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
The Minnesota Historical Society is developing creative, hands-on learning projects for K-12 students that adhere to state social studies standards and introduce students to important aspects of Minnesota and U.S. history. For example, students will explore the role of slavery in American history by examining historical newspapers, letters and laws and by watching a series of dramatic portrayals of Dred and Harriet Scott who lived at Fort Snelling in the 1830s. These projects will be made accessible to teachers around the state and around the country in 2013.
Statewide
"Hands On" History Curriculum for Minnesota's Students
A project of: Statewide History Programs
Recipient: 
Minnesota Historical Society
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$382,757
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
The Minnesota Historical Society is developing creative, hands-on learning projects for K-12 students that adhere to state social studies standards and introduce students to important aspects of Minnesota and U.S. history. For example, students will explore the role of slavery in American history by examining historical newspapers, letters and laws and by watching a series of dramatic portrayals of Dred and Harriet Scott who lived at Fort Snelling in the 1830s. These projects will be made accessible to teachers around the state and around the country in 2013.
"Marking Time: The Rituals of Life & Death" exhibit
A project of: Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants Program 2012
Recipient: 
Scott County Historical Society
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$3,650
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
To create and install an exhibit on the development of rituals in Scott County history.
"The Children Remember" Oral History Digitization
A project of: Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants Program 2012
Recipient: 
Minnesota State Public School Orphanage Museum, Inc.
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$6,743
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
To make an oral history collection accessible through copy to modern digital format.
Statewide
"Then Now Wow" Enhancement
Recipient: 
Minnesota Historical Society
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$225,386
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
The Minnesota Historical Society is developing an extensive, hands-on exhibit designed to bring the rich cultural tapestry of Minnesota into vivid focus. Visitors to ”Then Now Wow" at the Minnesota History Center will explore the state’s distinctive places and meet the people who have made their homes here.
Statewide
"Then Now Wow" Exhibit
Recipient: 
Minnesota Historical Society
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$483,183
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Funding is enabling the Minnesota Historical Society to develop an extensive, hands-on exhibit as well as traveling exhibits to augment "Then Now Wow" in the Minnesota History Center.
Statewide
"Then Now Wow" Exhibit
Recipient: 
Minnesota Historical Society
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$483,183
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Funding is enabling the Minnesota Historical Society to develop an extensive, hands-on exhibit as well as traveling exhibits to augment "Then Now Wow" in the Minnesota History Center.
"What is an Advocate?" Oral History
A project of: Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants Program 2012
Recipient: 
Saint Paul Domestic Abuse Intervention Project
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$7,000
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
To document in 5 to 7 interviews the many roles advocates play in helping victims to become successful survivors and helping to move society toward the elimination of abuse altogether.
140 Years of Tradition and Agriculture
Recipient: 
McLeod County Agricultural Association
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$7,368
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

To collect and collate historical photographs, memorabilia, and personal stories in order to preserve the history of the McLeod County Fair. The fair will seek out stories and request historical items, for loan or donation, to the McLeod County Agricultural Association. During the 140th anniversary of the fair, visitors can view a history display.

160 years of Jewish Migration MNopedia Articles
A project of: Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants Program 2012
Recipient: 
Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$4,522
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
To research and write two articles about Jewish migration and denominations for MNopedia: Minnesota Encyclopedia.
18th Avenue Historic Residence Survey
A project of: Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants Program 2012
Recipient: 
City of North St. Paul
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$6,950
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
To hire a consultant to conduct an intensive architectural survey of 1880s residential properties in North St. Paul.
Statewide
1968 History Theatre Performances
A project of: Statewide History Partnership Projects
Recipient: 
Minnesota Historical Society
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$10,000
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Partner: History Theatre

1968: The Year that Rocked the World, produced by History Theatre, was performed in front of packed houses at the Minnesota History Center from Jan. 21 to Feb. 19, 2012. The show featured some of the most explosive events and personalities of 1968: Hubert H. Humphrey and Lyndon B. Johnson, the war in Vietnam, the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Senator Robert Kennedy, the Mexico Olympics, the election of Richard Nixon and the Apollo 8 mission broadcast on Christmas Eve. Most performances were either sold out or very close to sold out. 1968: The Year That Rocked the World gave new audiences the opportunity to learn about Minnesota's role during this tumultuous year.

Statewide
25-Year Framework and 10-Year Goals
A project of: Statewide Historic Programs
Recipient: 
Minnesota Historical Society
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$14,720
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
A 13-member committee worked together to develop a 10-year plan and 25-year framework for the use of ACHF funds.
25th Anniversary Oral History Project
A project of: Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants Program 2012
Recipient: 
Katha Dance Theatre
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$7,000
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
To document in 20 interviews the history of the Katha Dance Theatre's first 25 years.
3-Dimensional Inventory and Catalog Project
A project of: Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants Program 2012
Recipient: 
Olmsted County Historical Society
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$7,000
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
To conduct and inventory and cataloging project of 3-dimensional artifacts in OCHS' collections.
70 Years Project's "Made in Minnesota" documentary
A project of: Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants Program 2012
Recipient: 
70 Years Project/IFP Minnesota
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$5,500
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
To research and write a script for a documentary on innovations developed in Minnesota that contributed to victory in World War II.
Statewide
70 Years World War II Project
A project of: Statewide History Partnership Projects
Recipient: 
70 Years Project
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$39,000
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
The Minnesota Historical Society partnered with the 70 Years Project to begin development of a web site that will enable all Minnesotans to again share in the tragedies and triumphs of the 1,345 days of World War II.
A Photographic History of Minnesota Railroads, 1940–2012: Publication
A project of: Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants Program 2012
Recipient: 
University of Minnesota Foundation (University of Minnesota Press)
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$7,000
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
To publish a book tracing Minnesota railroading over the last seven decades through carefully selected photographs, maps, and ephemera.
Accessioning in View: Inventory & Catalog the Lockheed Martin Collection
A project of: Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants Program 2012
Recipient: 
Dakota County Historical Society
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$7,000
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
To provide basic processing and rehousing of archival materials documenting Lockheed Martin and antecedent companies
ACHF Individual Artist Grant
Recipient: 
Dee Kotaska
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$2,481
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
After the Shutter is Released: a Photographic Post-processing Project
Detailed map available
ACHF Organization Grant
Recipient: 
Braham Area High School
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$2,635
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Big Time Jazz Orchestra - Jazz Concert
ACHF Organization Grant
Recipient: 
Braham Area High School
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$9,250
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Copper Street Brass Quintet Performances and Residency
Detailed map available
ACHF Organization Grant
Recipient: 
Braham Pie Day
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$9,484
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Pie Day Celebration of the Arts
ACHF Organization Grant
Recipient: 
Cambridge-Isanti Performing Arts Committee
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$4,050
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Indigenous Performance