Hermann Monument
- 10 Monument Street
, P.O. Box 643, New Ulm, MN - Phone: 507-233-4300
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Rates:
Admission $2.00 per person; Under 5 Free with Paid Adult Supervision- Admission $2.00 per person; Under 5 Free with Paid Adult Supervision
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Year-RoundHermann(Arminius),a Cherusci chieftain negotiated an alliance with the Marsi, Bructeri and Chatti tribes to defend Germania from Roman conquest. In 9 AD, Hermann's forces defeated the 17th,18th and 19th Legions of Imperial Rome commanded by Publis Quinctilius Varus. The Battle of Teutoburg Forest ended in the Kalkriese Narrows initiating a change in Tiberius' foreign policy. In 2000,the 106th US Congress designated Hermann Monument an official symbol of contributions made by Germanic-Americans.
Other Date Information
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: Open 10AM-7PM Saturdays and Sundays in May and September; Open Daily from Memorial Day weekend (May 29) to Labor Day Weekend (Sept.6); Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays of Oktoberfest (Oct. 1-3 and 8-10 and MEA Oct 22-24
Green Practices
- Desc of Green Practices in Place
: Visitors may climb a staircase to the base of the statue for a panoramic view of NU MN River Valley. Hermann Heights Park features playground equipment, picnic facilities, restrooms. - Waste Reduction/Reuse/Recycling
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Directions
Hermann Monument is visible atop the highest Hill in New Ulm. From Hwy 14 east turn left onto #37 to enter New Ulm. At stoplight turn right onto Broadway. Turn left onto Center Street. Follow Center Street uphill to Monument Street.
