Events - Civil War Weekend at Historic Fort Snelling

The annual Civil War Weekend at Historic Fort Snelling encourages the public to visit the Fort as it was during the Civil War.

Travel back to the Civil War during this special weekend at Historic Fort Snelling. Costumed staff, period displays, weapon firing demonstrations and Civil War re-enactors bring the Civil war to life. Learn how slaves at Fort Snelling in the 1830s influenced the lead-up to the Civil War. Visitors can join in military demonstrations, authentic crafts and 19th-century dances.

The Living History Society of Minnesota, Inc., will be contributing to the activities with dance demonstrationss, a wedding, and teas.

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

Fee (for public at the gate): $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens, $5 for children ages 6-12; free for children under age 6 and members of the Minnesota Historical Society.

For more information see the Minnesota Historical Society's event calendar for Historic Fort Snelling.

Historic Fort Snelling
At the junction of Minnesota Highways 5 and 55,
one mile east of the Twin Cities International
Airport.
612-726-1171 (general information)