150th Anniversary of the U.S. - Dakota War of 1862
Brown County, Minnesota


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Welcome to our website regarding the commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the 1862 U.S.-Dakota War. Information is continually being added, so continue to check back for updates on notices, calendar of events, battle-site information, photos and much more.

 

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Check out our new page - "Artists of the Dakota War"

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2012 BCHS Commemorative Calendar




This one of a kind commemorative calendar includes images of historical faces and places during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. Chronological events of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 are noted each month along with a calendar of events for the upcoming commemoration of the U.S.-Dakota War in August 2012.

$11.00 tax included
S/H is $3.00 for 1 calendar, $5 for 2 calendars. Call for S/H if ordering more.


Send your check or money order to  BCHS 2 North Broadway Street, New Ulm, MN 56073.
Sorry credit cards are not accepted at this time.

Calendars will be available at the Brown County Historical Society - 2 North Broadway Street, New Ulm, MN 56073 - 507-233-2616.


SAMPLE PAGES OF THE CALENDAR

    


    

 

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CHECK OUT OUR "FAMILY LINKS" PAGE- BEGIN PLANNING YOUR FAMILY REUNION TODAY!

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HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE BROWN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETIES NEW WEBSITE? Check it out Today!

www.browncountyhistorymn.org

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 U.S.-Dakota War Commemoration Newspaper Article Series

The Steering Committee has decided to have various authors/persons write articles regarding the US-Dakota War of 1862. These articles will tell the historical aspects leading up to the war, during the war and the aftermath. Some articles will also tell stories of those who in the area and survived the war.

February 2011 article is about the August 14th, 1862 Petition.

March 2011 article is about Norwegian - Indian Friendship

May 2011 article is about Flandrau's Charge

July 2011 article is about Planning for the Worst Case Scenario




 

 


 

 

 

 

 






































 

 

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