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Inver Grove Heights Schools Community History Harvest

Thank you for your interest in contributing YOUR story to the ISD 199 History Project! We are excited to learn more about your stories from the history of Inver Grove Heights Schools.

The purpose of this Community History Harvest is to add to our knowledge of ISD 199 schools and their history. At this event, you will share stories, photos, and memorabilia with volunteers who will photograph or scan your items, then give them right back to you. Later, those files will be added to our Inver Grove History archives to make your stories accessible to future generations.

Event Overview

  • When: August 12-14
  • Time: 9am to 3pm
  • Where: Simley Performing Arts Center (2920 80th St. E).

To participate in this event, you must RSVP at the link at the bottom of this pagePlease read all the guidelines first.

What to Bring:

  • Pictures and videos (VHS or DVDs are OK, too!)
  • Memorabilia (programs, jerseys, buttons, etc.)
  • Communications (newspapers, letters)
  • Please: NO Simley High School yearbooks (elementary schools and middle school are OK)

Guidelines: 

  • All records must be specific to an ISD 199 school! We cannot accept generic objects related to Inver Grove Heights history at this time.
  • To participate, you must be willing to sign a release form allowing these items to be displayed and identified online.
  • We are currently not able to keep or store any items. We apologize for the inconvenience!

How to Join:

  1. Determine what time you can join.
  2. Click the link for that time slot.
  3. Register for the event you can attend. Note that space is limited, and reservations are only for the listed time slot.
  4. Bring your memorabilia on that day!

Summer 2024 -- Click the link to sign up!

August 12

August 13

August 14

Want to participate but can't join us?

I can't make these times.

We are working on future dates and availabilities but are limited by staff and volunteer availability. Stay tuned!

I don't live in the area but am interested in participating.

You can contribute remotely by clicking this Google Form.

Have other questions?

Contact project coordinator Cory Haala at simleyhistory@gmail.com.