Explore one of the most famous Twin Cities landmarks, St. Anthony Falls, where the city of Minneapolis began. From the waterfall's origins millennia ago, through its continuing importance to indigenous people, to its role at the heart of the local economy, and to the current revival of riverfront activity, we'll consider the natural beauty, spiritual meanings, and economic power of the falls and the river at the heart of Minneapolis.

Session 2: Owamni Becomes St. Anthony Falls

The first Europeans to see the falls were impressed by its size and power. When the land was first opened for Euro-American settlement in the mid-19th century, the Town of St. Anthony grew on the east side of the waterfall. This week, we’ll learn about St. Anthony’s early years.

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If you are interested in attending a single session, please email the Selim Center (selimcenter@stthomas.edu) to be added to the class list for this day. The single-session fee is $30, payable at the door by cash only/ in exact change.