The Sesquicentennial Commission details plans to commemorate Minnesota’s 150th anniversary of statehood during a week of events May 11-18 and throughout the summer. The commission will use this historic milestone to encourage all citizens to learn about Minnesota and help plan for its future.May 11th, 2008 marks Minnesota’s 150th anniversary as the 32nd state in the union and begins a week of events in St. Paul and around the state in commemoration of the historic milestone.
Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission Executive Director Jane Leonard detailed plans for “Statehood Week” at a press conference today in the State Capitol building. “Statehood Week is the beginning of more than 400 events throughout the summer that will not only honor our state, but encourage all Minnesotans to reflect on what statehood means in the 21st century and what it will mean as we head into the next 50 years,” explained Leonard. “Exciting programs planned for May 11th through the 18th are great ways to start bringing people together to see where we’ve been and talk about where we are heading.”
A more detailed schedule of these events in chronological order can be downloaded from the Sesquicentennial website.