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Historic Fort Snelling

Hwys 5 and 55
St Paul, MN 55111-4060
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Phone: 612-726-1171
Fax: 612-725-2429
ftsnelling@mnhs.org

Type: Attractions

Once the farthest outpost of the U.S. in the homeland of the Dakota people, Historic Fort Snelling was later used for military training from the Civil War through World War II. Nearby Sibley House Historic Site features some of Minnesota’s oldest buildings.

Highlights
• Restored 1820s fort including barracks, store & hospital
• Dred Scott’s 1836-40 living quarters
• Activities include military drills, daily cannon firings, blacksmithing, hearth-cooking & games
• Gift shop features military & history books & souvenirs

Special Programs (Details at www.historicfortsnelling.org)
• World War II Weekend (June) & Civil War Weekend (Aug.)
• Independence Day Celebration (July 4)
• Summer Day Camps – rated best in metro by Nickelodeon
• Fort Kids school age care program

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Directions

  • Directions to Facility / Event: Next to Fort Snelling State Park. Off the Fort Snelling exits on MN Hwys. 5 & 55. GPS: 44.8936, -93.1869

Other Date Information

  • Additional Date Information: Memorial Day Weekend -Labor Day: TU-SA 10am-5pm; SU 12-5 pm. SA 10am- 5pm in September and October. Please call ahead for field trip or other group reservations.

Rates

  • Additional Rate Information: $10 adults, $8 senior citizens (65+) & Students W/ ID, and $5 children ages 6-17. Free for children under age 6 and MHS members.

Attraction Attributes

  • Accessible to Disabled
  • Attraction Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more

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