Historic Fort Snelling
This place where the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers meet is full of history. Explore and learn about how the past has shaped the Minnesota we know today.
Many Stories, One Place
Learn the stories of this important place with its military fort and surrounding area, home to a wide history that includes Native peoples, trade, soldiers, enslaved people, and immigrants. Explore the Plank Museum & Visitor Center inside a rehabilitated 1904 cavalry barracks and experience expanded outdoor learning opportunities with stunning river overlooks.
Historic Fort Snelling is a location of the Minnesota Historical Society. Bring your students to the places where history was made and where it is preserved. MNHS locations offer a wide variety of field trip experiences suitable to a wide range of grade levels and learning goals. Engage your students and bring history to life!
Explore all MNHS Historic Sites and Museums at mnhs.org/fieldtrips
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Historic Fort Snelling
200 Tower Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55111