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Floyd of Rosedale—one of Big Ten football’s oldest competitive trophies —has once again returned to Minnesota after the Golden Gophers beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 13 to 10. We’re excited to announce that this storied bronze pig will be on display at Hennepin History Museum for ONE HOUR ONLY (he has a packed travel itinerary), next Saturday, November 14th from 12:45 to 1:45!
Come take a selfie with the trophy, and stick around afterwards to learn the fascinating backstory of both the trophy and its legendary namesake, Governor Floyd B. Olson. At 2:00 pm, Hennepin History Museum board member Bill Beyer will give a special presentation, “Floyd B. Olson: Echoes Across a Century.”
Once Minnesota’s most beloved governor, Floyd B. Olson is remembered today as a political legend, civic leader, and a hero to farmers, workers, and the poor. However, Floyd was a complicated human being with many secrets and connections to gangsters, bootleggers, muckraking journalists, and other colorful characters.
Bill Beyer will follow Floyd of Rosedale’s guest appearance with an account of the famous pig’s origins. He’ll then follow the real Floyd’s story as it weaves through political scandals, immigrant communities, courtroom drama, social upheaval, labor strife, and organized crime, and uncover events from a century past that have a surprising number of echoes in the present.
Event is included with museum admission, which is always pay-as-you-can. Come for a selfie with the prized pig, and stay for some juicy local history!
Come take a selfie with the trophy, and stick around afterwards to learn the fascinating backstory of both the trophy and its legendary namesake, Governor Floyd B. Olson. At 2:00 pm, Hennepin History Museum board member Bill Beyer will give a special presentation, “Floyd B. Olson: Echoes Across a Century.”
Once Minnesota’s most beloved governor, Floyd B. Olson is remembered today as a political legend, civic leader, and a hero to farmers, workers, and the poor. However, Floyd was a complicated human being with many secrets and connections to gangsters, bootleggers, muckraking journalists, and other colorful characters.
Bill Beyer will follow Floyd of Rosedale’s guest appearance with an account of the famous pig’s origins. He’ll then follow the real Floyd’s story as it weaves through political scandals, immigrant communities, courtroom drama, social upheaval, labor strife, and organized crime, and uncover events from a century past that have a surprising number of echoes in the present.
Event is included with museum admission, which is always pay-as-you-can. Come for a selfie with the prized pig, and stay for some juicy local history!
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Where is it happening?
2303 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55404
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Host or PublisherHennepin History Museum
