TREATY SITE HISTORY CENTER

ST PETER, MN

The Treaty Site History Center in St. Peter, Minnesota, is a unique museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. Located on the grounds of the Historic Shepherd's Inn, the museum offers visitors a chance to explore the history of the war, the treaties that ended it, and the long journey of healing and reconciliation that followed.

The museum is home to artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of the war and its aftermath. Visitors can explore the treaty room, which displays maps, photographs, and documents related to the treaties that ended the war, as well as a timeline of important dates in the history of the war. The museum also houses the Redwood Indian Mission Collection, which contains artifacts from the mission school established in the Redwood Indian Reservation in 1863.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, the museum hosts educational programs, workshops, and other special events throughout the year. Visitors can also explore the Historic Shepherd's Inn, which was built in 1854 and served as a hotel for Native Americans traveling to Washington D.C. to negotiate treaties with the federal government.

The Treaty Site History Center is an important resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history of the U.S.-Dakota War. By preserving and sharing the history of the war, the museum serves as a reminder of the long road to healing and reconciliation between Native Americans and non-Native Americans.

TREATY SITE HISTORY CENTER is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ST PETER MN. US MID #8402700316

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 276,096 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 5079342160
• website: http://www.nchsmn.org

NICOLLET COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1851 N MINNESOTA AVE
ST PETER
MN
56082-1727

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