We’re asking for YOUR help! MNHS is requesting design funding from the Minnesota legislature to advance collections care and improve visitor services. You can contact your legislator to share what the History Center means to you and encourage support: mnhs.info/43T57Yk

We're back with #WhatIsItWednesday ! Can you tell us what you think this machine was used for in 1937? Here's a hint: If you zoom in close enough to the back of the machine, you will find a clue waiting for you. Happy hunting!

The Mille Lacs Indian Trading Post served as a general store for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe from 1918 until 1959. The trading post reached its peak in 1937, where it evolved from a sales operation into a cultural center for art sales, trading, and education about Ojibwe life.

Foraging season is upon us and the MNHS Collections is teeming with fungi photos. Check out these illustrations of mushrooms from 1896 from artist Robert Ormsby Sweeny. Can you guess the species?

Ending off your week with some seasonal art. We love this piece from artist Harriet Yule, depicting a colorful spring farm scene. April has arrived and with it comes warmer weather and new growth. Have a great weekend!

Did you hear the news? Multiple MNHS sites have been nominated in the Star Tribune Readers' Choice Minnesota's Best competition! From now until April 17, you can submit a vote once a day. Vote now through the link in our bio or at mnhs.info/3xyI6xC.

Ready to embark on a historic adventure? With the weather beginning to warm, many of our MNHS sites are preparing to open for the season! This summer, visit the @foresthistorycenter in Grand Rapids, MN for breathtaking views and nature programming. mnhs.info/3VCV1sx

#OnThisDay , April 3, 1920, the head house of the new St. Paul Union Depot building opened its doors to the public for the first time. While the business and ticket lobby opened in 1920, the concourse and waiting room were completed and opened in phases between 1922 and 1924.

Where will you be during the April 8 solar eclipse? The next solar eclipse visible in North America will take place on Monday, April 8. Minnesota will see about 75% peak coverage at 2 PM. Join us for a FREE Eclipse Viewing at Jeffers Petroglyphs: mnhs.info/43EPTpU

Travis Zimmerman, site manager at MNHS site Mille Lacs Indian Museum, calls Ojibwe an 'endangered language.' Check out this @kstp piece about the efforts to preserve the Ojibwe language in the state of Minnesota: mnhs.info/3JiSkoR

This coming Sunday is Easter! Enjoy this endearing photo of an Easter egg hunt in Minneapolis from 1923.

Image: Minneapolis Journal. Easter egg hunt, Logan Park, Broadway and Monroe, Minneapolis. 1923. Minnesota Historical Society, Saint Paul, MN.

You know the weather is getting warmer when people start washing their cars outside! With these unseasonably warm temperatures, it's safe to say that the women in this photograph from 1937 had the right idea.

#WomenInMNHistory | Maud Hart Lovelace (1892 - 1980), born in Mankato, Minnesota, was a writer best known for the Betsy-Tacy series of thirteen books. During her career, she authored six historical novels for adults as well as five additional books for children.

In 1973, The Women's Art Registry of Minnesota (WARM) was created to increase public access to art made by women and create opportunities for women artists. Read more about WARM in our MNopedia article: mnhs.info/3IIu6nl

#WomenInMNHistory | Anna Arnold Hedgeman's career as an educator, civil rights advocate, and writer spanned over fifty years. Throughout her long life, she advocated for civil rights, education, social justice, and women. Read more in our MNopedia article: mnhs.info/3TH13XN

Today is #WorldPoetryDay ! We’d like to share this poem from Denise Lajimodiere, Turtle Mountain Ojibwe, during her time in 2015-2016 as a Minnesota Historical Society Native American Artist-in-Residence. Recently, she was named as North Dakota state Poet Laureate.

Looking for a historic spring break adventure? Thanks to @kstp for highlighting Mill City Museum as a spring break hot spot. Learn more about Mill City and other fantastic locations featured in Minneapolis: mnhs.info/3Vm1mZ9

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Check out this St. Patrick's Day button from the 2nd annual parade in 1968.

Image: St. Patrick's Day button. 1968. Minnesota Historical Society, Saint Paul, MN.

What a striking view! This photo is of a women's bowling team from the 1950s. Clubs like the Rondo Bowling League gave women an opportunity to explore interests outside of work and home.

Image: Women bowlers. Approximately 1950. Minnesota Historical Society, Saint Paul, MN.

Happy Friday! We've got exciting new positions at the Minnesota Historical Society to kickstart your career in history.

Check out mnhs.info/49RMru7 to see more open positions across our site network.