Shakopee, Minnesota

Step back in time when you visit The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park (formerly Historic Murphy's Landing), part of the Three Rivers Park District. Located along the scenic Minnesota River, The Landing is a living history museum offering the opportunity to discover the charms and challenges of life in the 1800s.

History comes alive on summer weekends as costumed guides interpret life along the river from the voyageurs to the first settlers. Watch wool being spun into yarn. Discover how tools were forged in fire and pounded into shape on anvils. Experience the delight of a baseball game played the old-fashioned way. Smell the wood burning in the iron stoves. Wonder at all of the day-to-day activities. The journey will take you from rustic log cabins to a picturesque Victorian village. Explore and be amazed.

On December weekends, visitors can experience the magic and joy of 19th century Christmas and Hanukah celebrations during the 36th Annual Folkways of the Holidays. The journey begins with a horse-drawn trolley ride. Guests can tour holiday home settings, enjoy lively musical performances, and interact with costumed interpreters portraying settlers. Visitors will discover the meaning behind some of our most treasured holidays tradtions like the Christmas tree, sending Christmas cards, making lefse, and putting candles in windows. Folkways of the Holidays highlights the following 19th century holiday traditions: American, French-Canadian, German, Irish, Swedish, Norwegian, Czech, Moravian, Jewish, and Victorian,

The Landing - Minnesota River Heritage Park

2187 East County Road 101, Shakopee
(763) 694-7784

Summer 2008 Park Hours

May 24 - September 1
Saturdays & Holidays: 10AM - 5PM
Sundays: Noon - 5PM
Weekdays: 10AM - 4PM (Walking tours only; limited building access.)

Last admission one hour before close.

December 2008 Park Hours

Saturydays: 10AM-4PM

Sundays: 11AM-4PM

Last admission one hour before close.

Weekend Admission
Adults (12-61): $8.50
Youth (3-11) and Seniors (62+): $7.00
Children under 3: FREE

Special Events
May 17: Minnesota's 150th (Free Event)
May 24-26: Rivertown Days
June 15: Pa and Me Day (Dads free with one paid admission)
July 4-6: Independence Celebration
August 2-3: Early Minnesota Trades
August 30-September 1: Eagle Creek Fair
December Weekends: 36th Annual Folkways of the Holidays

Other Scheduled Events
(Reservations may be required, admission varies; please contact The Landing at 763-694-7784 or hmlstaff@ThreeRiversParkDistrict.org for more information.)

February 23: Winter Hike
March 29: Maple Syrup Through History
April 26: Spring Hike
September 27: Fall Hike
October 24: Candlelight Ghostwalk
October 25: Old Fashioned Trick or Treat
November 15: Rembembrance Day
December 19: Folkways by Candlelight