Join us at Lucky Guys Distillery on July 25 from 1-5pm for complimentary tasting of their Gold Medal winning Black Walnut Liqueur.
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Native American Features
Thomasina TopBear’s Generations, The Growth of People mural at The Phipps Center for the Arts.
Visit Birkmose Park Mounds plus History Walk and Native American Plaque in Lakefront Park.
Feature display of artwork/cards by Turtle Woman Studio (Carly G. Bearseason) at Seasons Gallery.
Bison Viewing at Belwin Conservancy
Open dawn to dusk thru September at Belwin Conservancy: Bison Observation Area. Park at the viewing area and climb the platform to get a glimpse at these beautiful creatures. Bring your binoculars. Free
History Hot Spot: Birkmose Mounds
Take an interpretive tour of the Birkmose Mounds covering general history, archaeology, and preservation of mounds. The guided tour is 45-60 minutes and costs $15/person (payable ahead of time online or on-site). The “Ask Us!” table and entrance to park is free of charge. There will be an archaeologist and historian, with local recommended books for sale, flyers/brochures for Friends of Birkmose Park and Octagon House Museum (Hudson Area History Connection).
History Hot Spot: Birkmose Mounds
Take an interpretive tour of the Birkmose Mounds covering general history, archaeology, and preservation of mounds. The guided tour is 45-60 minutes and costs $15/person (payable ahead of time online or on-site).. The “Ask Us!” table and entrance to park is free of charge. There will be an archaeologist and historian, with local recommended books for sale, flyers/brochures for Friends of Birkmose Park and Octagon House Museum (Hudson Area History Connection).
Native American Cuisine at Black Rooster Bistro
Black Rooster Bistro will feature an indigenous based menu of bison tartar with cured duck egg, fermented corn, sun chokes and wild rice. (while supplies last)
St. Croix Baking Company Native American Special
St. Croix Baking Company will feature a special price on cranberry wild rice sourdough bread.
Native American Celebration
Gather by the river for a Native American Cultural Celebration.
1 – 2:30 pm:
A focus on Dakota culture hosted by Rosetta “Rosie” Peters, a Minnesota-based poet, author and storyteller.
• Singing by Imnizaska Drum Group, a vibrant, intertribal drum collective deeply rooted in cultural preservation and education.
• Dancing by Zach Red Bear and the Twin Cities Inter Tribal Dance Group.
• Learn about other Dakota/Lakota cultural locations and programs in the region.
2:30 – 4 pm:
The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin with pow-wow dancing, singing, drums and storytelling. Their Ojibwe style of dancing and regalia is always a highlight and visitors are invited to join in some of the dancing.
Available from 1 – 4 pm:
• Mosay Family with Pow-wow food for sale
• Native American arts and crafts for sale
• Northstar Bison samples and products available for purchase
• Chapter2 Books will have Indigenous books available for purchase
• Belwin Conservancy display with an interpretive naturalist
View a video of the 2025 Native American Celebration on the River Channel.
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