Historic Fort Snelling
- Hwys 5 and 55
, St Paul, MN - Phone: 612-726-1171
- Fax: 612-725-2429
- ftsnelling@mnhs.org
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Rates:
$11 adults, $9 senior citizens (65+) & Students W/ ID, and $6 children ages 6-17. FREE for children under age 6 and MHS members.- $11 adults, $9 senior citizens (65+) & Students W/ ID, and $6 children ages 6-17. FREE for children under age 6 and MHS members.
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Year-RoundOnce 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
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.
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to Disabled
- Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more
What's Nearby
Map
Directions
Next to Fort Snelling State Park. Off the Fort Snelling exits on MN Hwys. 5 & 55. GPS: 44.8936, -93.1869
