historic fort snelling

Canamerican2

We got married in the Fort Snelling Historic Chapel in 97. The best time to go is in the summer. There are many buildings to experience. The views are great and the staff very informative. So much of Saint Paul and Minneapolis history stems from this site. This is the original site with many original structures. It is right on the mighty Mississippi river! It surely will bring you back in time.

MaryH4919

This is a beautiful area=more towards adults it gave me a chance to think about our past and the future. See the fort snelling military cemetery was very thought moving of what has been given up for us

Valora24

I loved the stories and the turret! I loved the shop too! I liked the shop, the stories, and the whole area.

803brittaneyc

My husband wanted to go. I'm glad we did. It was amazing to look at a piece of history. People are always in a hurry that they miss out on little things/ big things that are so important in history. It was amazing to learn about. And they shoot off cannons and guns. What could be better than that.

Fflyerfanatic

Fort Snelling was literally the coolest place I've been to in Minnesota! We went on Memorial Day and the hubs, who was in the Marines, was given a special pin for his service! There were historical reenactments and the building are wonderfully restored! The historical society has really out done itself! I am definitely coming back and bringing more people! It's important to learn about our history!!

jrhunte

I took my kids to Ft Snelling as a "field trip" during their summer vacation. They had a great time. There are many activities in which the kids can participate, and at the same time they are learining history (Shhhh don't tell them!). The 2-3 hour self guided tour was well worth it. During certain times of day, they shoot the muskets and the cannon, which is also neat for them to experience.Doesn't seem to busy and plenty of parking. Be sure you are relatively familiar with the area however, as getting to the parking lot can be tricky.

JskinnyG

For all the history buffs visiting the Twin Cities, Fort Snelling is a great attraction with a rich history of the Twin Cities and how they have developed over time... If you go you must take time to watch the short movie on the relationships between the Fort and the Native Americans... Very deep stuff...

651MichelleJA

I took my kids over Memorial Day and it was really weighty history to walk through the barracks and offices, see from the lookouts, and hear a demonstration of weaponry over time.

wanderomi

We took a visitor from Europe to Fort Snelling, Minneapolis, MN recently. He found it very interesting! The re-enactment soldiers were well informed and very helpful in answering questions. We enjoyed our visit very much. A big thank you to the Historical Society of Minnesota!

7ContinentsExplored

Fort Snelling is a great place to visit and see what life was like in the 1800's in Minnesota. The teacher taught us a spelling lesson in the schoolhouse, the laundress showed us how they washed clothes, the blacksmith was forging a knife blade and the soldiers showed us how they marched and loaded their muskets before shooting them off! It was a fun place to spend some time with small children and we all enjoyed the scenery and learning about life at the fort!

Quist17

My 12 year old son planned to walk the nearby trail to the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers, and the fort was just opening its gate at 10AM as we hiked by. I was pleased to hear my son had an interest to see the inside of the large fort, and we entered after paying admission ($11 for an adult, $6 for my son) just in time to see the stars and stripes raised up the flag pole (24 stars on that vintage flag, by the way) to a patriotic flute (?) solo. The soldiers, teacher, & merchants were all dressed in period uniforms (1820); answering questions posed by visitors, or going about their daily chores.Every half hour there was a presentation on frontier schooling, shooting/marching demonstrations, etc. My son's hands-down favorite was the firing of the cannon (a considerable blast, pardon the pun). Certainly worth the price of admission.

mjl420

My family likes it here. We love MN history especially if a cool location comes along with it! We have a MN History Society membership so I come here to take photos of my kids/family & to just take a walk. The reenactments & checking out the buildings is also very fun & informative.

Wildho

Museum that is located on the fort's acreage. The fort grounds are quite expansive, so bring comfortable shoes. The view of the Mississippi River is outstanding as is the view of the Mpls skyline. A great living history lesson for old and young alike. Live soldier reenactments throughout the day. Park personnel are quite knowledgeable and dressed in the historically appropriate outfits. Make sure that you have at least a half a day to adequately tour the grounds.

KateBens

Lots of history, reenactments were accurate and informative, staff helpful. Go on a cool day. The fort was very well preserved, museum has many Costumes and artifacts. The fort was a little distance to walk to the museum for anyone with walking difficulties.

traveling4family

Very balanced approach to the history of Fort Snelling! Fun for the teens and tweens. Enthusiastic staff with good knowledge of the various time periods. Fun and informative demonstrations.