Historic Fort Snelling
| Address: | 200 Tower Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55111, USA |
| Phone: | +1 612-726-1171 |
| Site: | historicfortsnelling.org |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
| Working: | Closed 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 12–5PM |
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Danielle Jensen
A restored military outpost...designed to show what life would have been like for some of the first pioneers to settle in MN. They have restored the original buildings that they could and rebuilt the others based on drawings and journals. They also have actors throughout the fort to tell you about life in MN, 1826. If you enjoy old buildings, history, military stories, history of medicine...this should be a place you visit! For a real treat, go on a Sunday and catch the 11 AM mass in the beautifully restored chapel...even if you are not of Christian faith, to see the beauty of the chapel on the inside!
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ElizaJohn Ogle
Arrived about 1-1/2 hours before closing, which is not nearly enough time if you love historical places. We were in time for the last demonstration of the firing of the cannon, which was narrated and presented as if you stepped back in time. Also, we got to see the soldiers lower the flag for the day. Both were a great treat. Everyone is genuinely friendly and we had the best time. Very well preserved and things that were replica were done well. I pray I have opportunity to return and spend a full day. This place is perfect for everyone, young to old.
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Patrick Leehan
This Google posting is incorrect for Memorial Day. Historic Fort Snelling is generally closed on Mondays during the summer season, but is open on the Monday holidays of Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. Come and join us for some spectacular events and the best in "Living History" education about our states and countrys past. We know who we are and where were going by knowing who we were and where weve been!
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Caty kitchen
Fort snelling is an amazing place to spend an afternoon. They have employees in Period clothes all around the fort that know a lot about how life was back then. It is one of the most open (as in you can touch a lot). They also have almost all the rooms in the barracks and house open so that you can walk into them. Yard games were set out to play, you could use a wash board also. It was a great time!
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Becca Kae
Great place to browse around on a nice sunny day, and learn about the history of Minnesota. Lots of interesting exhibits, historical artifacts, and very friendly historically dressed volunteers and staff ready to answer questions and give you a little more insight into the historical significance of the Fort.
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Julie Beal
We had read it would take about 45 minutes to visit. However, we were there for 2 hours and still didnt see everything. Beautiful views, educational information. Most of it is outdoors but shaded area are available. We will definitely be going back soon.
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Clay Hart
“Re-enactment days are special” A great historical resource year round, it is especially fun and educational during special events when re-enactments add to the historical experience of being at an important Minnesota history icon.
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Elijah Simonsen
They dont have many things to show you so the entire time its just different people telling the same story but daughter longer, shorter, boring, or catastrophically lame. But the characters are nice and the site is beautiful!
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Joey Diderrich
The staff here is ever well educated. I took my stepdad here for Fathers Day or his birthday, and he loved it. This is probably not a repeat visit, but it is definitely worth a lengthy one-time visit.
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Ted Hensgen
My father took me there , about 65 years ago. He had 3 hitches in the Calvary there. I dont know if it was active when he took me there or not.It seems like it was active, but maybe it wasnt.
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William Folkers
Fort Snelling is awesome. They have tons of reenactors and do different army demonstrations throughout the day. Great family spot if your looking for some where to take your kids this summer.
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Alex Witte
Ive been here quite a few times, and its always fascinating to me. I think most people would have a good time and enjoy the stories, building, and antiques/relics they have to show.
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Anna Zbacnik
A wonderful historical experience. The MN Historical Society had really diversified their information. The information on Dred and Harriet Scott was very interesting interesting.
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Geza Batiz
I have taken my kids a couple of times, worth learn about the history of the area. People in costumes make it fun and easier to imagine what it was to live back then in the Fort.
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Tessa Froggatte
Great place to visit.... I visited Fort Snelling today with my day program and it was amazing. This place is really great and I learned a lot about Fort Snellings history too.
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Aaron Bogott
A fantastic historical site for families. A shooting of the canon is a definite highlight. The kids enjoyed the scavenger hunt. Overall a very fun and interesting place.
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John Boeckner
We had a wonderful tour of the fort with the school children. The parents and children loved it. The workers were so authentic in their presentations. Loved it...
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Michael Potter
A beautiful setting to explore with a kiddo. A lot of history, some of which can be tough to talk about, but the scenery and the workout are great.
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David M
Much better than my last visit (which was also very enjoyable) they have been really working towards making this a first class historical sight!
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A Private User
Great place to of learn history and such workers really get into character on the tour good place to take family to i recommend
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Laura Ann
Husband and I had such a fun time at the murder mystery tour they had going around Halloween. So much fun! Highly recommend
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Johnathan Nelson
Awesome and VERY FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A Private User
This friggin place is NEVER open! Not open on Memorial Day? Huh? Only open on Saturdays in May....LAME-O!!!!
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Amanda Martinez
Went here for the 4th of July, and it was an amazing experience. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
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Allen Shaw
Great place to visit on foot, bike, etc. History plus great recreation paths for miles! Enjoy.
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Zachary Le Duc
Cool park. Its really cool all year (even though you cant go inside the fort in the winter).
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Becky Thompson
Once is plenty. Same thing Everytime. They need to have more historic people there acting
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Thom Siefferman
Great living history site of early settlers and hardships and triumphs in Minnesota.
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Harlee Weishuhn
Haven´t gone but from the research it looks amazing ! #UNICORNHOTDOG#JUSTDOIT#YOLO
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Clint Gates
Wonderfully maintained. Staff does a very good job staying in character.
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Nicholas Apolloni
The Fort is amazing, glad to have such a historic place so close to home.
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packer backer
I really liked my son is really into these things and he went nuts
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Heather Wadell
Great place to let kids wander and touch everything! Educational!
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Steve Mattson
Amazing history, great information, fun and informative staff
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Tom OConnell
Excellent historical landmark. Cannon firing is awesome.
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Colt Covington
We had a nice time here. It was fun. Plan to go back.
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Alexander Aavang
The world War 2 round table was very interesting.
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GOONESS.G
Kind of expensive for walking around an old dump.
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Evan Jones
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A Private User
Great Historic Place to visit
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Jon Boorom
Great service, learned a lot
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A Private User
This place is awesome bro.
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Elizabeth Lind
Loved all the history
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Samantha Keller
Father buried here.
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Matt Meyers
Lots of history!
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James Colton
Love this place
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Jacob Kirschbaum
cool place
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shawn Kaas
It was fun
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Jay Simonsen
Best ever!
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Nicole Countryman
It fun
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jour-shaun Williams
it help
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