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J in Us in St. Paul Nothing can replace the opportunities that arise when you intersect with people who come together around common goals and interests—good history and good times. In 2014,the AASLH Annual Meeting in St. Paul will enable us to explore ways to be "greater than the sum of our parts." Minneapolis and St. Paul,the "Twin Cities,"developed to meet different needs,St. Paul grew as the state capital and the port at the head of navigation on the Mississippi, while Minneapolis developed around the industrially powerful and majestic Falls of St.Anthony. Minneapolis and St. Paul complement one another Just as so many historical organizations across the country do today,Their historic partnership—and occasional good- natured ribbing—serves as a vibrant example of how strategic networks of complementary efforts benefit everyone. We are excited about the opportunity to learn from one another, 2 St. Paul and Its Rich History forge new relationships,and explore new partnerships.We will 4 Featured Speakers explore how you have capitalized on a successful collaboration or 5 Association of Tribal Libraries learned from disappointing partnerships.We will discover how you and Museums and Preservation have built strategic networks among peers and with others in your Minnesota h; communities to achieve more than what would have been possible 6 Meeting Highlights individually. And we will organize around existing opportunities 7 Top 10 Reasons for Visiting St. Paul and upcoming initiatives in the field to maximize resources and 8 Schedule at a Glance demonstrate our collective impact. From the simplest partner 10 Tours program to a highly coordinated advocacy, marketing,or joint- , 13 Evening Events fundraising effort,your organization will recognize and prepare for a ,. ,, big win for history and cultural heritage. y maetfntIorksAo+, The 2014 AASLH Annual Meeting will include enriching educational 14 Wednesday, September 17 sessions, pleasurable evening events,and exciting tours packed with opportunities to learn, network,and enjoy. Keynote speaker Garrison Keillor,famous for his A Prairie Home Companion radio 16 Thursday, September 18 show, will entertain and inspire with his personal brand of storytelling. 21 Friday, September 19 Trailblazer and worldwide business leader Marilyn Carlson Nelson, 25 Saturday, September 20 our plenary speaker,will stimulate thought on how we lead our a' organizations and why it matters.At the awards banquet,Anton 29 Hotel &Travel Treuer, leading scholar of the Ojibwe language and American Indian 31 Registration studies,will connect us to the Native Peoples of Minnesota. 33 Special Thanks! Make your reservations now to join us in St. Paul for an exciting week of networking,tours, events,and professional development that will energize you, expand your knowledge,encourage you to create new collaborations,and help you discover resources for the work you do in the field of state and local history.Together we can achieve an outcome that is Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts. We look forward to seeing you in St. Paul! Sincerely, Erin Carlson Mast Andrea Kajer Program Chair Host Committee Chair President Lincoln's Cottage Minnesota Historical Society