Robbinsdale Historical Society
Sharing Your Past To Build Our Future
We bet you’ve heard the iconic 1963 hit “Surfin’ Bird” by The Trashmen. These rockers, who formed in 1962, hail from Robbinsdale, a town bursting with famous Minnesotans like wrestling legend Vern Gagne and award-winning … Read more
Sarah Josephine Gates was born in 1851. She moved to what is now Minneapolis, from Hubbardston, Massachusetts, when she was four years old. Her family’s homestead was located at what is now 2426 West Broadway. … Read more
As has often been said by our board members and visitors, we know our museum has a great collection; we just wish we knew exactly what we have! Now, the board is pleased to announce … Read more