The center interprets the period in history surrounding the 1851 treaty between the US government and the Dakota Indians in which 24 million acres in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota were ceded by the American Indians. Three rooms examine the lives of the Dakota people and adventures from the early 1800s. An archives contains county memorabilia and genealogy information. A commemorative Traverse des Sioux encampment takes place in early September and re-creates an 1850s village depicting the crafts, skills and culture of the era complete with dancing, food and demonstrations.
Location:
1851 N Minnesota Ave, St Peter Minnesota 56082
Other History nearby:
(Faribault) Cathedral of Our Merciful Savior
(St Peter) E St Julien Cox House
(Hanna) Hanna Pioneer Museum
(New Ulm) Harkin General Store
(Mankato) Heritage Center Museum
(Mankato) Historic Hubbard House
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02/21 Coming to The St Peter area
Minnesota Alpaca Festival Owatonna MN April13-14 The halter show has over 500 alpacas in the most astonishing array of colors. Award winning fleece will be on display throughout the weekend! This is also a shopping extravaganza.
Scott-Carver Thresher's Annual Swap Meet Jordan MN May4-5 Antique car, tractor, farm equipment and machinery for consignment and auction.
Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival Lake Elmo MN May10-12 Shepherd’s Harvest Festival is an opportunity for rural and urban people to meet and share information about sheep and sheep products and other fiber-producing animals.
North Iowa Band Festival Mason City IA May23-27 The event is the largest free marching band competition in the Midwest. The mission of the North Iowa Band Festival is to provide a weekend of wholesome family entertainment at little or no cost to the family; to promote and celebrate the rich musical heritage of North Iowa; and to provide an atmosphere which showcases young musicians who are becoming a part of that heritage. It features Carnival, Concessions, Marketplace, Car Show, Arts and Craft exhibits.
Rhubarb Festival Lanesboro MN June1 Taste such delicious rhubarb delights as pies, crisps, cakes, soups, chutneys, chili, jams, ketchup, leathers, drinks and more. Be the judge of the best of everything rhubarb. After tasting your favorites, vote. Winners of Peoples Choice Awards win great prizes!
Rhubarb Days Osceola WI June7-8 Enjoy rhubarb at Mill Pond Park in Osceola.
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