Contact Information
Nicollet County Historical Society / Treaty Site History Center
1851 N Minnesota AveSt Peter, MN 56082
The Treaty Site History Center is located at 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, one mile north of downtown Saint Peter at Highways 169 and 22, across from the Mankato Clinic. Lot parking.
Get DirectionsAbout
Learn why the area of Traverse des Sioux was a gateway and a gathering place for thousands of years. During your visit immerse yourself in elements of Dakota culture and prairie life, and examine aspects of the Traverse des Sioux Treaty of 1851. The Treaty Site History Center is the headquarters of the Nicollet County Historical Society.
Highlights include:
- Features a national award-winning exhibit on the Traverse des Sioux Treaty of 1851
- Over 6,000 square feet of exhibits
- Museum store
- Full-service research library
Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Thursday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rates
- Adult: $6.00
- Senior 65+: $5.00
- Children 5-17: $4.00
- NCHS members: FREE
- Children 4 and younger: FREE
More Information
Green Practices
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
- Native-American heritage
- Scandinavian heritage
What's Nearby
Mentioned In
Brown County Historical Society Dakota Exhibit, New Ulm
Fall biking in the Minnesota River Valley
Dressed in full powwow regalia, a Native American man dances at the Prairie Island Indian Community Wacipi near Red Wing / <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/number7cloud/35672944072/" title="Lorie Shaull flickr page">Lorie Shaull</a>, shared under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/legalcode" title="Creative Commons license">CC BY-SA 2.0</a>