• To provide border security Minnesota's entire National Guard was activated at Fort Snelling, comprising three Infantry Regiments and one Artillery.
  • Fort Snelling State Park is a state park of the U.S. state of Minnesota, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers.
  • After more than two years of rehabilitation and improvements, the Minnesota Historical Society is excited to welcome back visitors to Historic Fort Snelling.
  • In the late 1830s, mail delivery was irregular at best. But for the residents of Fort Snelling, it provided a crucial link to far-away family and friends.
  • During the construction of Fort Snelling U.S. soldiers camped at Coldwater Spring, making it the first American settlement in Minnesota.
  • Fort Snelling State Park is a beautiful park located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It offers a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and picnicking.
  • Perched at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers lies a landmark that towers over Minnesota’s past – Fort Snelling.
  • As the student body grew, so did the faculty. With 1100 students and 100 instructors, a second move was on the cards, to a bigger premises at Fort Snelling.
  • During the Civil War, Fort Snelling played a critical role as a training and recruitment center for Minnesota soldiers who fought for the Union.
  • The fort symbolizes both the independence of the state’s citizens and their respect and regard for the past. Site Office. Fort Snelling History Center.