Minnesota Civil War Symposium: East, West and Frontier: Turning Points of 1863

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Minnesota Civil War Symposium: East, West and Frontier: Turning Points of 1863
Historic Fort Snelling, St. Paul MN

Dates: April 13, 2013
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fee: Free, Lunch available for additional $15.
Reservations: required, call 612-726-1171

By 1863 two years of bloody war had not yet resolved America's future. Half of Minnesota was still largely depopulated following the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, while nearly 3,500 Minnesota soldiers marched west into Dakota Territory. At Gettysburg the Fist Minnesota's sacrifice became legend while other Minnesotians opened the Mississippi River by helping to capture Vicksburg. This symposium brings speakers from around the region to discuss this pivotal year in American history.

The symposium is free, but advanced registration is strongly recommended due to limited seating. For more information and to register download the registration form.

This event is co-sponsored by Minnesota’s six Civil War Roundtable organizations: Twin Cities Civil War Roundtable, Rochester Civil War Roundtable, Cannon Valley Civil War Roundtable, St. Croix Valley Civil War Round Table, Central Minnesota Civil War Roundtable, Hiawatha Valley (Winona) Civil War Roundtable.

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Fee: Free, Lunch available for additional $15.
Reservations: required, call 612-726-1171

Location

Historic Fort Snelling
200 Tower Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55111

Directions/Transportation/Parking

At the junction of Minnesota Highways 5 and 55, one mile east of the Twin Cities International Airport. Take Bloomington Road exit and follow signs to historic site.

*Remember: Look for signs that say "Fort Snelling Historic Site" not "Fort Snelling State Park"

Public Transportation
Via Bus:
Bus lines numbers 55, 155, 442 and 471 serve Fort Snelling from Minneapolis. Service from St. Paul requires a transfer at the Lake Street Station. the Fort Snelling Bus Stop is located adjacent to the Bishop Whipple Federal Building parking lots, and is a 10-15 minute walk from the Historic Fort Snelling Visitor Center. MetroTransit Information

Via Light Rail:
The Hiawatha Line Fort Snelling Light Rail Station and the Fort Snelling Bus Stop is located adjacent to the Bishop Whipple Federal Building parking lots, and is a 10-15 minute walk from the Historic Fort Snelling Visitor Center.

Caution: Please note when walking to the historic fort from the Light Rail station several areas do not have sidewalks. In addition, there are blind corners and fast-moving traffic, particularly along Bloomington Road. Please exercise extreme caution when walking in this area.

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http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/Results.cfm?EventID=4760