Ramsey House Mn Historical

Best Attractions & Activities: One of the nation's most well-preserved Victorian homes, this house was completed in 1872 and served as the residence of the first governor of Minnesota. The home features marble fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, carved walnut woodwork, and lots of original furnishings. Volunteers take on the roles of Ramsey household members and converse with visitors about life...

Most visitors come for cookies and cider during the open house in late November and December.

Kids can come in for Victorian dress-up or cooking parties from January to October.

In Short
The Ramsey House is one of the most detailed and intimate historical sites in the Twin Cities. The only owners were the Ramsey family, and so the history stayed in the house....

Make a call on Anna Ramsey, wife of the first territorial governor, at St. Paul's Ramsey House. Guides dressed as her servants may even surprise you with a tour of the Victorian home and some fresh cookies. Enjoy a glimpse into family and servant life in the 1870s. One of the nation's best preserved Victorian-era homes, the Ramsey House features carved walnut woodwork, marble fireplaces,...

Guides dressed in period garb lead tours through this well-preserved Victorian house. This Second Empire mansion was built by Alexander Ramsey, Minnesota's first territorial governor, in 1872 and is furnished with many original pieces. During his political career, Ramsey was also mayor of St. Paul and a United States senator. The house was occupied by Ramsey descendants until 1964 when it was...