Historic Fort Snelling

Built in the early 1820s, Historic Fort Snelling is a great place to learn about military history from before the Civil War through World War II, fur trade history, slavery in Minnesota, the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, and much more! Its location – at the junction of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers – has been significant for centuries to many American Indians.

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1862 at the Fort

February 9, 2012 - 7pm

WWII Round Table: Code-Breaking and Computers.
Presentation on Minnesota's contributions to computer science during WWII. 7 pm.

The History Passport Patch Program allows your group to earn a patch by completing activities within the walls of Historic Fort Snelling.

Historic Fort Snelling pays tribute to the contributions of U.S. service members, at home and abroad. All veterans visiting receive a handsome Historic Fort Snelling gold lapel pin—just identify yourself at the ticketing desk in the Visitor Center. Many special programs and events may be of special interest to veterans.

Significant events related to the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 occurred at Fort Snelling. Learn more.