Join us at the Sandstone Public Library for a look into the symbolic history of Paul Bunyan in Minnesota!

How many Paul Bunyan statues do you think there are in Minnesota? There are more than you might think, and they often perpetuate false narratives about the history of Native Americans, lumberjacks, and the United States. This presentation explores the symbolic history of Paul Bunyan in Minnesota, followed by a Q&A session. Through maps and archival research, Johnathon will cover his recent research on the history of Paul and Babe in Minnesota’s public spaces and the effects of their presence.

Johnathon Jaeger is a public historian from Minnesota. Throughout his work with museums and archives, he studies how groups created identity in the past and how those identities reverberate today.

Registration is encouraged for this free event. Recommended for ages 12+. Walk-ins will be welcome as space allows.

This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.