LAST CHANCE: See 'MN on the Map' at Fridley History Center on Saturday

Exhibit from Minnesota Historical Society with special Fridley material closes March 9, 2013.

Saturday, March 9, 2013, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. is your last chance to see the exhibit Minnesota on the Map at the Fridley History Center, 611 Mississippi St., Fridley. Robert Christenson, past president of the Fridley Historical Society, laid out the exhibit's appeal in an email this week: This coming Saturday, March 9, is the final day that the exhibit Minnesota on the Map will be available for viewing at the Fridley History Center. There are many maps of Minnesota to look at, and if you have lived in this state for any length of time, especially if you now live or formerly lived in Fridley, you will find very interesting information you may not have known. Some are aerial maps so you can view houses and other buildings from above. There is also…

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Second-to-Last Saturday for 'Minnesota on the Map' at Fridley History Center

MN Historical Society-Fridley Historical Society show ends March 9, 2013.

See 'MN on the Map' at Fridley History Center

Exhibit from MN Historical Society on view Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., through March 9, 2013.

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'Minnesota on the Map' at Fridley History Center

See maps from the Minnesota and Fridley historical societies, on exhibit Saturday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

'Minnesota on the Map' Opens Saturday at Fridley History Center

Here's a preview of what you'll find at the new exhibit from the Minnesota Historical Society.

Head to the Fridley History Center starting Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, to see historic maps of Minnesota and Fridley, as well as historic aerial photos of the city. The Minnesota on the Map exhibit, a collaboration with the Minnesota Historical Society and the Fridley Historical Society, features more than a dozen maps and a video station, along with several laminated maps. Anyone intrigued by the history and geography of Minnesota and Fridley will find something will find something of interest. For children there will be map and craft activities. And for anyone who is thirsty, coffee and juice will be served. Minnesota on the Map will be open each Saturday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., from Jan. 19–March 9, 2013, at the Fridley History Center, 611 …

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'Minnesota on the Map' Coming to Fridley

Maps of the state and Fridley will be on display at the Fridley History Center starting Jan. 19.

Head to the Fridley History Center starting Jan. 19 to see historic maps of Minnesota and Fridley, as well as historic aerial photos of the city. The Minnesota on the Map exhibit, a collaboration with the Minnesota Historical Society and the Fridley Historical Society, features more than a dozen maps and a video station, along with several laminated maps. Anyone intrigued by the history and geography of Minnesota and Fridley will find something will find something of interest. For children there will be map and craft activities. And for anyone who is thirsty, coffee and juice will be served. Minnesota on the Map will be open each Saturday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., from Jan. 19–March 9, 2013.

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Last Chance to See 'Christmas in the 1970s' Tuesday

New Fridley History Center Exhibit is open 2–4 p.m. today, with 'Russian Tea' and cookies of the era served.

Last Saturday for Santa Breakfast and '70s Show, First for Goodwill Shopping

A few Fridley favorites are coming and going today. It's the last Breakfast with Santa at the Shorewood, and the last Saturday hours for 'Christmas in the 1970s' at Fridley History Center. But it's the first day for regular hours at the new Fridley Goodwi

It's the last Saturday for a couple attractions and the first Saturday for another in Fridley. The popular Christmas in the 1970s exhibit at the Fridley History Center has its final Saturday hours from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. It's free. Santa will have Breakfast with Santa, at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 15, 2012, at the Shorewood Bar and Grill. The new Goodwill retail store throws open its doors for a regular shopping day for the first time on Saturday. What are you doing this Saturday?

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Tuesday Tea, Cookies at 'Christmas in the 1970s' Fridley History Exhibit

Only three more chances to view the show at Fridley History Center.

MORE PHOTOS: 'Christmas in the 1970s' Exhibit

The Fridley History Center's new show has proved a hit, with more than 300 visitors so far.

Christmas in the 1970s is a new exhibit at the Fridley History Center, 611 Mississippi St. NE, Fridley, that will is open every Saturday through Dec. 15, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. It will also be open on Tuesday afternoons from 2–4 p.m. through Dec. 18. This is a free event—no admission charge. If you visit the exhibit on Tuesdays through Dec. 18, you will be served Russian tea and cookies. There are many articles from the '70s in the exhibit including a video of Bing Crosby and David Bowie performing a duet. Hope you can treat yourself and your family to this marvelous Christmas exhibit; it may bring back some great memories, or, for younger members, maybe a glimpse into the Christmas experience of your parents before you were born. Related:

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