Civic Fest
A Very Minnesota Celebration
A vibrant civic festival celebrating
Minnesota and American
History, Democracy and
the U.S. Presidency
A once-in-a-lifetime, family-friendly,
interactive and multimedia experience,
featuring more than 35 world-class exhibits,
historic memorabilia and artifacts, and a
sixty-thousand square foot Marketplace
MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER
August 29 trough
September 4
civicfest.org
a once-in-a-lifetime experience
Sit in the Oval Office
Roam the White House
Discover Air Force OnePlus:
Presidential Health
Strike Up the Bandwagon
The Eagle, National Emblem
White House Pets and Animals
Best Buy Live Stage
American Artwork:
The Flag of the USA
The Rose Garden
President's Walk
Oval Office Dioramas
First Family Letters
White House Entertaining
C-SPAN Campaign 2008
From Haven to Home
Medals of Honor
entertaining and educational
The White House
A unique 60'X 20' detailed 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 10 Presidents of the United States in Congress Assembled before George Washington's inauguration, told through documents and artifacts.
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 1784 Treaty of Paris signed by President Thomas Mifflin and Rhode Island's 1787 front page printing of the Constitution.
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 FishA 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 name 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 Presidential Library and Museum.
Presidential Limousines
Two authentic Presidential limousines displayed with important historical documentation.
Everyone attending receives a special souvenir credential and lanyard to commemorate the event!
Save $2 OFF each Ticket
go to Civicfest.org and enter code CF222
As Minnesota takes center stage this summer hosting the 2008 Republican National Convention, we're inviting every Minnesotan to be a part of history in the making by experiencing this amazing event." -Cynthia Lesher President, Minneapolis Saint Paul 2008 Host Committee
Friday, Aug. 29 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 30 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 31 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 1 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 2 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 3 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 4 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for adults and $10 for students, seniors and active-duty military; children under 8 admitted free.
Group Rates: $10 for adults and $6 for students, seniors and active-duty military in groups of twenty or more.
Tickets: available now at civicfest.org
MSP 2008
MINNEAPOLIS • SAINT PAUL
CivicFest is a production of the MINNEAPOLIS SAINT PAUL 2008 HOST COMMITTEE
We the People of the United States
Attractions include:
The White House
Air Force One
Forgotten Founders
Oval Office
Minnesota!
Freedom Rising
Founders Documents 1774-1790
Innovation Minnesota
Best Buy Live Stage
The Great Mississippi
Convention Floor
Explore Minnesota's Great Outdoors
Minnesota Sports History
Three Centuries of Political Memorabilia
Minnesota's Greatest Generation
First Ladies' Gowns
Presidential Health
Walleye School of Fish
Decision 2008
Hail to the Chief!
Presidential Timeline
Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
Strike Up the Bandwagon
The Eagle, National Emblem
White House Pets and Animals
American Artwork: The Flag of the USA
Presidential Limousines
The Rose Garden
President's Walk
Oval Office Dioramas
First Family Letters
White House Entertaining
C-SPAN Campaign 2008
From Haven to Home
Medals of Honor
