ST. PAUL, Minn (June 21, 2023) – On July 1st, visitors to Historic Fort Snelling will be able to step back in time to experience an Independence Day celebration from 125 years ago
Visitors will experience all of the sights and sounds of an Independence Day celebration during the time period, including a military parade, historical military music from our Historic Fort Snelling Fifes and Drums, and cannon salutes. The programming will span the entire 23 acre site including the new prairie landscape, the Plank Museum & Visitor Center, and of course the reconstructed historic fort.
Independence Day celebrations are included with regular site admission. ($12 for adults, free for MNHS members, Native Americans, and veterans)
For more information, please visit: mnhs.org/fortsnelling
About the Minnesota Historical Society
The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. MNHS collects, preserves and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs, and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, MNHS preserves our past, shares our state’s stories, and connects people with history.