Plan to Attend: CivicFest!
CivicFest: August 29 - September 4
Minneapolis Convention Center
http://www.civicfest.org/home.html
From the Press Release:
As Minnesota takes center stage this summer for the Republican National Convention, citizens have the opportunity to experience and be a part of history in the making. CivicFest, a non-partisan celebration of American and Minnesota political and statehood history will transform the Minneapolis Convention Center into an entertaining and informative showcase of American history Aug. 29 – Sept. 4. Never again will all of these exhibits, artifacts and memorabilia be found under one roof.
More than 30 exhibits, including a 60- by 20-foot model White House, a full-scale Air Force One replica, former first ladies’ gowns, presidential limos and a life-size Oval office will be on display. In addition, a 60,000-square-foot, 300-vendor Marketplace focusing on Minnesota goods will sell everything from tshirts to Minnesota wild rice.
Volunteers Needed. More than 1,000 volunteers are needed to act as exhibit guides, assistant curators, docents and information hosts during CivicFest. Volunteers must be 18 or older (or volunteering with an adult), be available for at least three shifts and have an avid interest in history that they feel comfortable sharing with CivicFest visitors. Visit www.civicfest.org/volunteer.html for more details.