"The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz" exhibit opening at MN History Center in July
By Chris Veninga, WCCO Intern
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota History Center in July will debut an exhibit featuring the state's most famous cartoonist and creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip, Charles Schulz.
Starting July 22 and ending a year later, "The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz" exhibit will teach visitors about the iconic cartoonist's personal history and the inspiration behind the characters, the Minnesota Historical Society announced Thursday. The interactive and family-friendly exhibit follows Schulz from his roots in Minnesota to his latter years in California.
Visitors can expect dozens of "Peanuts" comic strips with photographs, quotes, and "unique objects" from the Minnesota Historical Society that will aid in telling the story of the creation of the comic strip.
Schulz's iconic comic strip ran for five decades between 1950 and 2000. His work spawned movies and holiday specials that have brought joy to generations of readers and non-readers alike.
The comic strip is still featured in several newspapers across the country.