Hopkins Historical Society

Add your energy to Hopkins History!

Hopkins has always been a city defined by its community: adapting, growing, and transforming alongside the people who make it vibrant. This Give to the Max Day, we’re asking you to help re-energize Hopkins history so that our past continues to light the way forward.

When you give to the Hopkins Historical Society today, you’re not just preserving old photos or dusty documents. You’re powering a living, breathing community resource that keeps Hopkins’ stories vibrant, accessible, and alive for everyone.

A Museum with New Energy

Over the past year, our work has been buzzing with activity:

• We’ve welcomed visitors into our museum space at the Hopkins Activity Center, reconnecting neighbors with the people and places that shaped our city.
• Our team has been cataloging collections, carefully organizing artifacts and archives so history is easier to discover.
• We’ve responded to research requests from across the country, showing just how far the story of Hopkins reaches.
• We’re developing new exhibits and programs that celebrate Hopkins’ past in fresh, engaging ways.

All of this momentum is exciting, but we can’t keep it going without you.

Your Gift Re-Energizes Our Mission

Your Give to the Max Day contribution will directly fuel the work that keeps Hopkins history alive:

1. Energize Community Storytelling Help us gather and preserve stories from Hopkins residents—past and present—so that the memories, traditions, and experiences of our community are never lost.

2. Power Our Collections & Archives Support the care and protection of artifacts, photos, and records that make up the backbone of Hopkins’ historical record, keeping them safe and accessible for future generations.

3. Spark New Programs & Exhibits Your gift helps us create fresh programs, exhibits, and educational experiences that inspire visitors of all ages to connect with Hopkins’ history in new and meaningful ways.

Why Give Now?

Give to the Max Day is a powerful moment when Minnesotans come together to invest in the communities they love. By giving today, you:

• Amplify your impact by joining a statewide day of generosity.
• Strengthen a vital community resource that belongs to everyone in Hopkins.
• Help us build momentum for the year ahead—new exhibits, more stories, and deeper connections.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or you’re just discovering us, your gift matters. Every dollar goes directly to the programs, exhibits, and archival work that bring Hopkins’ history to life.

Be Part of Hopkins’ Next Chapter

You are part of Hopkins history, right now, in this moment!

• Make your Give to the Max Day gift by visiting our donation page. 
• Follow us on Facebook for campaign updates, behind-the-scenes stories, and sneak peeks at what your support makes possible. 
• Visit us at the Hopkins Activity Center to see how your generosity is re-energizing local history.

Thank you for helping to keep the history of Hopkins alive, dynamic, and full of energy. We look forward to welcoming you at future events and sharing all the ways your support is making a difference.