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Historic Fort Snelling
Overlooking the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, Fort Snelling was once the furthest outpost of America in the 1820’s. Today it helps to tell the story of Minnesota from 1820 until it closed in 1946. Stop in the visitor center to see exhibits on World War II history. Then visit the restored Historic Fort and step back in time to the early 1800s. Dressed in period clothing, our educators share the Fort's story through conversation, demonstrations, and in-depth programs. Learn the skills of the soldiers, settlers, traders and servants through demonstrations of cooking, laundry, marching, blacksmithing and commerce. Hear musket fire, the cannon's roar and the fife's shrill tunes. Shoulder a musket, mend clothes, smell the stew, and sing along with the soldiers. Become a part of history at Fort Snelling.

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December 7, 2009

Historic Fort Snelling Holiday Sale

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee: Free

Find unique gifts at the Historic Fort Snelling gift shop every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in December. Choose from a great selection of books, ...... more

December 8, 2009

Historic Fort Snelling Holiday Sale

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee: Free

Find unique gifts at the Historic Fort Snelling gift shop every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in December. Choose from a great selection of books, ...... more

December 9, 2009

Historic Fort Snelling Holiday Sale

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee: Free

Find unique gifts at the Historic Fort Snelling gift shop every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in December. Choose from a great selection of books, ...... more

December 10, 2009

World War II History Roundtable: The 82nd Airborne Division in the Battle of the Bulge

Time: 7 p.m.

Fee: $5, free for students.




The German counteroffensive in the Ardennes was not brokenat Bastogne, as popularly thought, but farther north. There, in the SalmRiver Valley, the ...... more

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December 14, 2009

Historic Fort Snelling Holiday Sale

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee: Free

Find unique gifts at the Historic Fort Snelling gift shop every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in December. Choose from a great selection of books, ...... more

December 15, 2009

Historic Fort Snelling Holiday Sale

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee: Free

Find unique gifts at the Historic Fort Snelling gift shop every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in December. Choose from a great selection of books, ...... more

December 16, 2009

Historic Fort Snelling Holiday Sale

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee: Free

Find unique gifts at the Historic Fort Snelling gift shop every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in December. Choose from a great selection of books, ...... more

December 21, 2009

Historic Fort Snelling Holiday Sale

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee: Free

Find unique gifts at the Historic Fort Snelling gift shop every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in December. Choose from a great selection of books, ...... more

December 22, 2009

Historic Fort Snelling Holiday Sale

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee: Free

Find unique gifts at the Historic Fort Snelling gift shop every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in December. Choose from a great selection of books, ...... more

December 23, 2009

Historic Fort Snelling Holiday Sale

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee: Free

Find unique gifts at the Historic Fort Snelling gift shop every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in December. Choose from a great selection of books, ...... more

December 28, 2009

Historic Fort Snelling Holiday Sale

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee: Free

Find unique gifts at the Historic Fort Snelling gift shop every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in December. Choose from a great selection of books, ...... more

December 29, 2009

Historic Fort Snelling Holiday Sale

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee: Free

Find unique gifts at the Historic Fort Snelling gift shop every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in December. Choose from a great selection of books, ...... more

December 30, 2009

Historic Fort Snelling Holiday Sale

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fee: Free

Find unique gifts at the Historic Fort Snelling gift shop every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in December. Choose from a great selection of books, ...... more

January 14, 2010

World War II History Roundtable: Soviet Military Leadership in World War II

Time: 7 p.m.

Fee: $5, free for students




Join Roger Reese, author of numerous books on World War II Soviet military history, along with Russian veterans, for a lecture on Soviet soldiers’ ...... more

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February 11, 2010

World War II History Roundtable: The Role of Bombers Against Germany The Role of Bombers Against Germany

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

World War II History Roundtable: The New Guinea Campaign

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

World War II History Roundtable: The Invasion of Anzio

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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May 13, 2010

World War II History Roundtable: Air Operations in the CBI: The Hump, Air Commandos and Air Cargo

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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Location

200 Tower Avenue Fort Snelling History Center
St. Paul MN 55111


Directions

At the junction of Minnesota Highways 5 and 55, one mile east of the Twin Cities International Airport. Map

Public transportation information

Phone

612-726-1171

Email

ftsnelling@mnhs.org

Admission

$10 adults, $8 seniors and college students, $5 children ages 6-17; free for children age 5 and under and MHS members.

Hours

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m

Sept. and Oct.: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Amenities

Handicapped Accessible
Guided Tours
Exhibits
Walking Trails
Picnic Area
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