Looking for something to do during the day today, July 4th? Fort Snelling is a great option to celebrate our nation’s independence with activities that showcase what life was like in the early 1800s. The July 4th event hours are 10am-5pm. Hear the roar of cannon salutes, watch a War of 1812 “mock battle” on the parade ground celebrating Colonel Snelling’s victory at the Battle of Oak Woods, witness a military dress parade, hear patriotic and military fife and drum music, and try your hand at historic games. Visit the Dred Scott quarters to explore the history of slavery in Minnesota and the part Fort Snelling played in the great debate over freedom during the 1800s. Cost for the event: $11 adults, $9 seniors and college students, $6 ages 6-17, free ages 5 and under and MNHS members
Event Schedule
10 AM – Fort opens
10:15 AM – Morning Parade / Flag Raising
11 AM – Infantry Parade / Musket Firing
11:30 AM – “Rounders” Game / Egg Races
Noon – War of 1812 Mock Battle
12:30 PM – Fife and Drum Performance
1 PM – Cannon Salutes
1:30 PM – “Rounders” Game / Egg Races
2 PM – Infantry Parade / Musket Firing
2:30 PM – Dancing
3 PM – War of 1812 Mock Battle
3:30 PM – Fife & Drum Performance
4 PM – Cannon Salutes
4:30 PM – Retreat Ceremony / Flag Lowering
5 PM – Fort closes
*Schedule subject to change
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Kristi is married with twin daughters. She grew up on a small dairy farm, but now lives in the south metro area. She enjoys finding free or thrifty things to do whether they are outings close to home or last minute adventures to far-away places.
Kristi can also be found enjoying estate sales, attempting to garden, volunteering in the wetlands or a favorite thrift store, or maybe just enjoying a good play in one of the many theatre venues in the area.
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