CivicFest

A vibrant civic festival celebrating Minnesota,
and American History, Democracy and the U.S. Presidency 

Civic Fest Exhibitors

The White House - A unique 60” x 20” detail re-creation of the White House and its contents, previously exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution and Presidential Libraries.

Air Force One - Visitors tour a full-scale replica of the fuselage of Air Force One and will have a keepsake photo opportunity.

Forgotten Founders - Documents & Coins of Freedom - The stories of the four Presidents of the Continental Congress and the 10 Presidents of the United States in Congress Assembled before George Washington’s inauguration. told through documents and artifacts. – Stan Klos Exhibit

Oval Office - A replica of the White House Oval Office; visitors sit behind the President’s desk, sign a bill into law and will have a souvenir photo opportunity.

Freedom Rising - A unique multimedia presentation developed by the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Visitors learn the story of the Constitution and its impact from 1787 through today.

Founders Documents 1774 – 1790 - Articles of Confederation draft. a printing proof of the Declaration of Independence. the !784 Treaty of Paris signed by President Thomas Mifflin and Rhode Island's 1787 front page printing of the Constitution. – Stan Klos Exhibit

The Great Mississippi - A presentation highlighting the importance of the Mississippi River.

Innovation Minnesota - Celebrating Minnesota business. technology and invention: Betty Crocker. the Pillsbury Dough Boy. Scotch tape, Wheaties, Rollerblades. water skis, Dairy Queen, the pacemaker, sandpaper, open-heart surgery, Post -It notes, the jolly Green Giant and the Bundt pan.

Convention Floor - Re-created convention Floor with bunting. state stanchions and balloons features author book readings. Free road show appraisals of political memorabilia. and exhibit-related speakers.

Explore Minnesota’ s Great Outdoors - A multimedia exhibit showcasing Minnesota’s differing topographies and vast range of recreational opportunities, created in conjunction with the state’s Explore Minnesota tourism agency and MN DNR.

Minnesota Sports History - A timeline highlighting the amateurs. professionals. inventors and innovations that have played an important role in the state’s sports history.

Three Centuries of Political Memorabilia - Rare and authentic posters. buttons and other political memorabilia from the 18th to the 21st centuries.

A Salute to Minnesota’s Greatest Generation - Videos explore the lives and legacies of Minnesotans who grew up amid the Great Depression, came of age during WWII, and participated in the postwar boom.

America's First Ladies' Gowns - An exhibition of the formal gowns worn by first ladies.

Walleye School of Fish - A display of 4 'wooden walleyes created by young artists celebrates iconic artistic, recreational and cultural aspects of Minnesota life and history,

Minnesota - Minnesota history featuring: MN 150, the sesquicentennial celebration; Minnesota Quilts - the state's history in quilts; Minnesota s American Indian culture: Votes for Women -Minnesota's role in the suffrage movement, and the Minnesota State Fair 1854 - 2008.

Decision 2008 - Using historic and modern voting machines, visitors vote on the naming of a new eagle from the National Eagle Center.

Hail to the Chief - Visitors experience taking the Oath of Office and being sworn in as President, and will be captured on video.

Presidential Timeline - Interactive kiosks let visitors explore the twelve 20th-century Presidents through photographs. audio recordings and video.

Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial - An interactive commemoration of the 200th birthday of Abraham Lincoln from the Abraham Lincoln residential Library and Museum.

Presidential Limousine - Two authentic Presidential limousine displayed with important historical documentation.