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 1: The Early History of the Falls

In our first session, we will look at the geology of the falls and its role in the lives and culture of the Dakota and Ojibwe people.

For course information, visit https://www.stthomas.edu/selim-center/programs/. Scroll down to find the course title, and then click to open information on the course and registration.

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.