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Fitz and Tom standing by the Fort Snelling marker at the entrance. Fort Snelling was built in 1820 to help protect the northwestern territories from Canadian and British encroachment. Soldiers stationed at the fort took part in the Dakota War of 1862 which consisted of an armed conflict between the United States and several bands of Dakota (also known as the eastern 'Sioux'). It began on August 17, 1862. The fort was used as an internment for the Dakota.
We arrived at the fort around Noon tn time to see the daily firing of the canon. The man in blue answered questions about the fort and it's history.
The soldiers prepare the canon for firing
Lighting the fuse of the Canon. The poor guy lighting the fuse has no way to cover his ears.
The soldiers also fired their muskets at the noon exhibition.
Some of our group on top of the Round Tower. The vertical slits on the tower are for defensive muskets. Fortunately the tower never had to be used.
Steve climbing the stairs to the top of the tower.
(L-R) Back row - Jessie, Norm, Tom, Fitz, Jim, Dick, Pete and Bruce.
Bottom row - Doc, Greg, Dave and Steve.
Dick and Shilin discover the fort's magazine.
A company musician. Their job was to keep the troops morale up.
Fort Snelling Commanding Officer's Quarters
One of the front rooms in the Commanding Officer's Quarters.
Bedroom in the Commanding Officer's Quarters.
Fort Snelling's' commissary. If they didn't have what you wanted they could get it for you no matter what. Sounds like the Amazon of the 1820's.
Road leading to the entrance of the fort.
Trip to Fort Snelling
