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Field Trips: Lower Sioux Agency
The US-Dakota War of 1862 broke out at this site, which today presents Dakota culture and history, including the causes of the war.
Lower Sioux Agency is managed by the Lower Sioux Indian Community in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society. To book your field trip, email lowersioux@mnhs.org.
School Tour
Program designed for grades K-12.
Walk the trails, see the 1861 stone warehouse, and tour exhibits about Dakota culture, US treaties, and a war that changed our nation. Cultural and historical presentations, outreach programming, and classroom presentations available year-round.
Explore new experiences throughout the site including scavenger hunts, QR codes, an outdoor atlatl range, multi-tactile learning station, and a virtual reality exhibit.
Lower Sioux Agency
32469 Redwood County Hwy 2
Morton, MN 56270
lowersioux@mnhs.org
507-697-8674
Available April 22 - October
Length of field trip: 2 hours
Cost
- $4 per student
- $40 minimum group fee
Admission costs are for anyone age 4 and over. Memberships and 6th grade passes are not valid on field trips.
Academic standards
All programs support state of Minnesota academic standards in social studies.
Scholarships
See if you’re eligible for scholarships or discounts, and apply on our Scholarships and Subsidies Page.
Lunch
No lunch room is available.
Directions and parking
Share directions and parking information with bus drivers and chaperones.
Lower Sioux Agency Directions and Parking
Accessibility
Lower Sioux Agency welcomes all visitors and strives to make everyone’s visit a positive experience. Learn more about accessibility at the Lower Sioux Agency.
Billing and cancellation
You will be billed by the Lower Sioux Agency. MNHS does not invoice for this location.
Questions?
Please contact Lower Sioux Agency staff at lowersioux@mnhs.org or 507-697-8674.
The site is unstaffed mid-October until April 1st so phones unavailable
Email is the best option for reaching staff to discuss your field trip.
Nearby Locations: Jeffers Petroglyphs