Minnesota State Capitol Grounds - 2.0 Mile
The Minnesota State Capitol Grounds – With an introduction from Larry Millett of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Andrew Stec will guide guests through the park as researcher and narrator. 2 Miles – 1 hour 45 min guided tour. $20 each or $50 family group.
- Explore 18-acres of landscaped campus with guided narration
- History of over twenty monuments and sculptures spanning 100 years
- Introduction by Larry Millett with research and narration produced by Andrew Stec
- St. Paul staples like the Korean War Memorial, Quadriga, and the Story Stones
- Stereo HD crafted audio with added sound effects and content (example below)
DESCRIPTION
The Minnesota State Capitol Grounds are a landscaped campus with nearly 30 monuments and memorials commemorating figures, events, and movements that have shaped Minnesota’s history. If the Capitol is the people’s house, then its Grounds are their garden. With an introduction from Larry Millett of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Andrew Stec will guide guests through the park as researcher and narrator, offering storied context to these monuments and their ongoing role in public discourse. Guests will hear first-hand accounts of the construction of the state house, passionate speeches given by presidents and civil rights activists, and the perspectives of Minnesotan citizens who have made their voices heard over the last 100 years.
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