Nine miles east of Redwood Falls and 1.5 miles east of Jackpot Junction Casino & Hotel. Free onsite parking.
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Established in 1853 by the U.S. government as the administrative center of the newly created Dakota reservation and the site of the first organized attack in the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. A history center exhibit explores the Dakota story before, during and after the War. Self-guided trails take visitors to the restored 1861 stone warehouse and the Redwood Ferry crossing. This Minnesota Historical Society historic site is managed by the Lower Sioux Indian Community.
Dates
October 24-December 31, 2022: Open by appointment for field trips, tours, and special events.More Information
Attraction Attributes
- Native-American heritage
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