HISTORY THEATRE | Step back in time with Whoosh!

Join Civil War veteran Michael Hickey on a lyrical journey through St. Anthony Falls, blending Irish heritage, Indigenous history, and soul-stirring music. Dive into this haunting ghost story of MN past Jan 31-Feb 22!


Step back in time with Whoosh!, a powerful ghost story that breathes life into Minnesota’s complex past. Led by the masterful Andrew Erskine Wheeler, you’ll follow Michael Hickey—an Irish immigrant, lumberjack, and wounded Civil War veteran—on a haunting journey through the history of St. Anthony Falls. Jan 31-Feb 22!

Through soul-stirring music by the Irish folk group Northern Shores, we’ll explore the Capitol’s art and ancient regional folklore. Together, we’ll speak the Anishinaabe and Dakota names of the land, meeting the spirits that haunt and eventually heal our narrator. Don’t miss this award-winning, deeply moving blend of song and history.

Tickets just $35 for groups of 10+. Student tickets just $10. 10ams are selling out quickly, book early!