While visiting a friend in the Twin Cities, I looked to see
what interesting there was to do. While this was not a “free” event as I had
hoped (as a struggling student), I did think it worthwhile to check out the “WE
ARE HMONG” exhibit at the St. Paul History Museum. My friend had not been to
this museum, so it was a “win-win” for both of us. I had known that there was a
large Hmong population in Minnesota, but embarrassingly, I really didn’t know a
lot about the community and culture.
After parking, we walked into a fairly large, stone
building. It seemed new, but we later learned it was built in 1995. We entered
the extra large, glass doors. Sunlight filled the entryway, which we welcomed,
since yesterday was cool and overcast.
With my student ID ready, my friend paid my admission and we
got our typical metal, museum clip-on button. “Where is the Hmong exhibit?” I
asked the staff person. We proceeded to the elevators and to the second floor.
