Tour of U.S. / Dakota War of 1862 Sites

Thu, 2012-06-21 10:44 -- Julianna.Olsen
Event Date(s): 
Jul 7 2012 - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location

Pond Dakota Heritage Society
Bloomington Civic Plaza 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road  
Bloomington, MN 55431
United States
Phone: 952­-563­-8693

 
This tour will emphasize the missionary and Dakota Christian involvement in the war.  The lead up to the war, the war itself, and the aftermath will all be discussed.  
We’ll visit St. Peter, Mankato, Fort Ridgely, Lower Agency, and Upper Agency.  Tour leaders are John Crampton, Lois Glewwe, Corinne Marz and Jeff Williamson.  
If you plan to attend Lac Qui Parle Mission Sunday, the next day, please arrange for your motel room.  For more information or to register please contact Jeff
William­son at gideonsam@aol.com or 651-­423­-9004.  Meet at Pond Dakota Mission Park at 8:00 a.m.  Cost for the tour is $15 per person, $10 for youth 18 and under.

Event Organization: 
Pond Dakota Heritage Society