February 11, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Fee: $5, free for students

Author Williamson Murray will be joined by Army Air Forces Veterans for a lecture on the European Theater air war. The presentation will cover early ...... more
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March 11, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Fee: $5, free for students

The much overlooked campaign in the Southwest Pacific and New Guinea landing were part of the Allies’ successful island hopping strategy. Many of ...... more
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April 8, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Fee: $5, free for students

Author, H. Paul Jeffers will be joined by Veterans for a presentation on the Invasion of Anzio. Despite early success of the surprise landing in ...... more
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April 22, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Fee: $5; free for students.
Normandy, the first area of Europe liberated in June 1944, paid a large price for its freedom. Rebuilt after the war, today it is one of the most ...... more
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May 13, 2010
Time: 7 p.m.
Fee: $5, free for students

Air support in the CBI Theater was crucial to maintain groundoperations; rugged and inhospitable terrain often made supply otherwiseimpossible. ...... more
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May 29, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and college students, $5 children ages 6-17; free for children age 5 and under and MHS members.

Spend a fun family weekend of programs and activities at Historic Fort Snelling and the Sibley House Historic Site's opening weekend. At the ...... more
May 30, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and college students, $5 children ages 6-17; free for children age 5 and under and MHS members.

Spend a fun family weekend of programs and activities at Historic Fort Snelling and the Sibley House Historic Site's opening weekend. At the ...... more
May 31, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and college students and $5 for children ages 6-12. Free for MHS members, veterans and current military families.

Explore a living timeline of military life through history during this special day honoring America’s soldiers. Costumed staff and reenactors will ...... more
June 5, 2010
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $40; $35 for MHS members.
Reservations: required,
call 612-726-1171 or register online

Join the skilled tradesmen of the historic fort to try blacksmithing under the direction of the smith. You'll select a project, work the forge, ...... more
June 5, 2010
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: $40; $35 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
call 612-726-1171
Experience the process of making bread with the costumed staff at Historic Fort Snelling. Using a early 19th-century bread “receipt” (recipe), ...... more
June 12, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and college students, $5 children ages 6-17; free for children age 5 and under and MHS members.

Travel back to the World War II era to learn about Fort Snelling and Minnesota’s role on battlefields and at home. Costumed staff, displays, weapon ...... more
June 13, 2010
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and college students, $5 children ages 6-17; free for children age 5 and under and MHS members.

Travel back to the World War II era to learn about Fort Snelling and Minnesota’s role on battlefields and at home. Costumed staff, displays, weapon ...... more
June 19, 2010
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $65; $60 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Join up for an afternoon of music and fun. Campers will be issued instruments including tin whistles -- which they can take home -- and drums that ...... more
June 20, 2010
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $40; $35 for MHS members.
Reservations: required,
call 612-726-1171 or register online

Join the skilled tradesmen of the historic fort to try blacksmithing under the direction of the smith. You'll select a project, work the forge, ...... more
June 21, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
June 22, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
June 23, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
June 24, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
June 26, 2010
Time: 10 a.m.
Fee: $6 adults, $5 seniors and college students, $4 ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: required,
call 612-726-1171


Fort Snelling played a pivotal role in the Civil War. The fort had been abandoned as a military post in 1858, but the need for a place to train ...... more
June 26, 2010
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $50; $45 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Enlist in the 5th Regiment for an afternoon of fun at Historic Fort Snelling. New recruits will learn about the lives of soldiers during the 1820s ...... more
June 26, 2010
Time: 1 p.m.
Fee: $6 adults, $5 seniors and college students, $4 ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: required,
call 612-726-1171


Examine one of the most important events in Minnesota history during this special 90-minute walking tour. The tour will focus on the role of the ...... more
June 27, 2010
Time: Noon
Fee: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: required,
call 612-726-1171


Fort Snelling’s long history includes a major role as an induction and training center during World War II. More than 300,000 members of Minnesota’s ...... more
June 28, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camp: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Mark Twain's classic book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," serves as the basis for this exciting camp. Participants will explore the book and ...... more
June 29, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camp: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Mark Twain's classic book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," serves as the basis for this exciting camp. Participants will explore the book and ...... more
June 30, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camp: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Mark Twain's classic book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," serves as the basis for this exciting camp. Participants will explore the book and ...... more
July 1, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camp: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Mark Twain's classic book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," serves as the basis for this exciting camp. Participants will explore the book and ...... more
July 5, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
July 6, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
July 6, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camp: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Mark Twain's classic book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," serves as the basis for this exciting camp. Participants will explore the book and ...... more
July 7, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
July 7, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camp: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Mark Twain's classic book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," serves as the basis for this exciting camp. Participants will explore the book and ...... more
July 8, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
July 12, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camp: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Mark Twain's classic book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," serves as the basis for this exciting camp. Participants will explore the book and ...... more
July 13, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
July 13, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camp: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Mark Twain's classic book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," serves as the basis for this exciting camp. Participants will explore the book and ...... more
July 14, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
July 14, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camp: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Mark Twain's classic book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," serves as the basis for this exciting camp. Participants will explore the book and ...... more
July 15, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camp: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Mark Twain's classic book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," serves as the basis for this exciting camp. Participants will explore the book and ...... more
July 19, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
July 20, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
July 20, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camp: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Mark Twain's classic book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," serves as the basis for this exciting camp. Participants will explore the book and ...... more
July 21, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
July 21, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camp: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Mark Twain's classic book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," serves as the basis for this exciting camp. Participants will explore the book and ...... more
July 22, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
July 24, 2010
Time: 10 a.m.
Fee: $6 adults, $5 seniors and college students, $4 ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: required,
call 612-726-1171


Fort Snelling played a pivotal role in the Civil War. The fort had been abandoned as a military post in 1858, but the need for a place to train ...... more
July 24, 2010
Time: 1 p.m.
Fee: $6 adults, $5 seniors and college students, $4 ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: required,
call 612-726-1171


Examine one of the most important events in Minnesota history during this special 90-minute walking tour. The tour will focus on the role of the ...... more
July 25, 2010
Time: Noon
Fee: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: required,
call 612-726-1171


Fort Snelling’s long history includes a major role as an induction and training center during World War II. More than 300,000 members of Minnesota’s ...... more
July 26, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camp: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Mark Twain's classic book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," serves as the basis for this exciting camp. Participants will explore the book and ...... more
July 27, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camp: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Mark Twain's classic book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," serves as the basis for this exciting camp. Participants will explore the book and ...... more
July 28, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camp: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Mark Twain's classic book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," serves as the basis for this exciting camp. Participants will explore the book and ...... more
July 29, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camp: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Mark Twain's classic book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," serves as the basis for this exciting camp. Participants will explore the book and ...... more
August 2, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
August 3, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
August 4, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
August 5, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee: Four-day camps: $235; $210 MHS members. Two-day camp: $150; $135 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books. Based in the 1840s Officers Quarters of Historic Fort Snelling, ...... more
August 14, 2010
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $50; $45 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Enlist in the 5th Regiment for an afternoon of fun at Historic Fort Snelling. New recruits will learn about the lives of soldiers during the 1820s ...... more
August 28, 2010
Time: 10 a.m.
Fee: $6 adults, $5 seniors and college students, $4 ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: required,
call 612-726-1171


Fort Snelling played a pivotal role in the Civil War. The fort had been abandoned as a military post in 1858, but the need for a place to train ...... more
August 28, 2010
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $50; $45 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Enlist in the 5th Regiment for an afternoon of fun at Historic Fort Snelling. New recruits will learn about the lives of soldiers during the 1820s ...... more
August 28, 2010
Time: 1 p.m.
Fee: $6 adults, $5 seniors and college students, $4 ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: required,
call 612-726-1171


Examine one of the most important events in Minnesota history during this special 90-minute walking tour. The tour will focus on the role of the ...... more
August 29, 2010
Time: Noon
Fee: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 ages 6-17; $2 discount for MHS members.
Reservations: required,
call 612-726-1171


Fort Snelling’s long history includes a major role as an induction and training center during World War II. More than 300,000 members of Minnesota’s ...... more
September 18, 2010
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $65; $60 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Join up for an afternoon of music and fun. Campers will be issued instruments including tin whistles -- which they can take home -- and drums that ...... more
September 25, 2010
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $50; $45 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Enlist in the 5th Regiment for an afternoon of fun at Historic Fort Snelling. New recruits will learn about the lives of soldiers during the 1820s ...... more
October 9, 2010
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $45; $40 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Experience the life described in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s "Little House" books in a special one-day program with activities from the historic site's ...... more
October 9, 2010
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $50; $45 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Enlist in the 5th Regiment for an afternoon of fun at Historic Fort Snelling. New recruits will learn about the lives of soldiers during the 1820s ...... more
October 16, 2010
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Fee: $65; $60 MHS members.
Reservations: required,
register online

Join up for an afternoon of music and fun. Campers will be issued instruments including tin whistles -- which they can take home -- and drums that ...... more
October 23, 2010
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $40; $35 for MHS members.
Reservations: required,
call 612-726-1171 or register online

Join the skilled tradesmen of the historic fort to try blacksmithing under the direction of the smith. You'll select a project, work the forge, ...... more