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Capitol Civil War Tour
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-2881 | statecapitol@mnhs.org
About This Event
On a 90-minute guided tour, learn how Minnesotans played important roles in the Civil War by looking at battle flags, art and memorials commemorating their participation in that war. Visit the Governor's Reception Room, where six renowned paintings depict Minnesota regiments in battle. View statues of Civil War officers and conserved battle flags, including a flag staff that survived the Battle of Gettysburg. Hear stories about governors who as young men had their lives changed by their experiences.
Event Type:
- Tours
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Capitol Civil War Tour
On a 90-minute guided tour, learn how Minnesotans played important roles in the Civil War by looking at battle flags, art and memorials commemorating their participation in that war. Visit the Governor's Reception Room, where six renowned paintings depict Minnesota regiments in battle. View statues of Civil War officers and conserved battle flags, including a flag staff that survived the Battle of Gettysburg. Hear stories about governors who as young men had their lives changed by their experiences.
