Examine the role of immigration in the making and remaking of St. Paul’s East Side. Visit Swede Hollow, one of the area’s earliest immigrant settlements, and Payne Avenue, a center of community life. Follow the stories of Swedish, Irish, German, and Italian immigrants before turning to the Hmong, Somali, Latino, and Karen communities that shape the East Side today. Approx. 1 mile walk.Tour activity rating: 4 (Extensive walking, stairs, and standing.)

Discover how Minnesota workers helped shape the national labor movement at pivotal moments in American history. Explore stories often left out of the classroom, from the rise of the Farmer Labor Party to the railroad strikes that contributed to the creation of Labor Day. Through engaging discussions, connect these historical events to issues facing workers today.