“Guarding the Northwest Frontier: The Civil War in Minnesota 1862-1865” Presentation by Mike Penrod
Tuesday, September 8 at 6 PM in the Heritage Building on the Museum Grounds behind the church.
“Guarding the Northwest Frontier: The Civil War in Minnesota 1862-1865” Presentation by Mike Penrod
In reaction to the US Dakota War the United States Army deployed sizable forces to Minnesota, built and maintained a line of forts and fortified camps, and engaged in extensive peacekeeping activities beginning in the late fall of 1862 and ending in 1865. View artifacts from at Camp Pope and Camp Burns! Refreshments served at the site. Free Will Donation & Item for the Renville County Food Shelf.
Guarding the Northwest Frontier: The Civil War in Minnesota 1862-1865 Presentation by Mike Penrod
Date/Time
Date(s) - 09/08/2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Renville County Historical Society and Museum
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“Guarding the Northwest Frontier: The Civil War in Minnesota 1862-1865” Presentation by Mike Penrod
Tuesday, September 8 at 6 PM in the Heritage Building on the Museum Grounds behind the church.
“Guarding the Northwest Frontier: The Civil War in Minnesota 1862-1865” Presentation by Mike Penrod
In reaction to the US Dakota War the United States Army deployed sizable forces to Minnesota, built and maintained a line of forts and fortified camps, and engaged in extensive peacekeeping activities beginning in the late fall of 1862 and ending in 1865.
View artifacts from at Camp Pope and Camp Burns!
Refreshments served at the site. Free Will Donation & Item for the Renville County Food Shelf.