National Historic Landmark
Mailing Address:
200 Tower Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55111
Directions
(612)-726-1171
ftsnelling@mnhs.org
$11 Adults · $9 Seniors
$9 College Students
$6 Children ages 6-17
Free for children age 5 and under and MHS members.
Saturdays in May 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
Hours and fees subject to change.
Sat, June 9, 2012 - Sun, June 10, 2012
10 am - 5 pm (both days)
Thousands of Minnesotans were inducted into military service at Fort Snelling during World War II and this special event is dedicated to the history of the Greatest Generation. Visit with costumed reenactors and staff who will show what life was like for the common soldier during the war, demonstrate wartime cooking and rationing, as well as enjoy displays of vintage vehicles, weapons demonstrations, and more!
2012 Event Schedule (Sat. - Sun.)
10:00 - Fort opens
10:15 - Inspection / Flag Raising ceremony
10:30 - Radio Program
11:00 - Fire & Maneuver demonstration
11:30 - Wartime Cooking
12:00 - Weapons Firing demonstration
12:30 - Swing Dancing
1:00 - Mortar Firing demonstration
1:30 - Radio Program
2:00 - Fire & Maneuver demonstration
2:30 - Wartime Cooking
3:00 - Weapons Firing demonstration
3:30 - Swing Dancing
4:00 - Mortar Firing demonstration
4:30 - Inspection / Flag Lowering ceremony
5:00 - Fort closes
Hands-On History Activity: Decorate a Military Overseas Cap (11 am - 5 pm)
*Schedule/activities subject to change.
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