Date and Time
Monday Oct 31, 2016
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Exhibit opens October 31-April 1, 2017
Location
Lyon County Museum, 301 West Lyon Street
Fees/Admission
Free Admission
Contact Information
Jennifer Andries
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Description
The traveling exhibit, Commemorating Controversy: The Dakota-U.S. War of 1862 opens at the Lyon County Museum on October 31. This traveling exhibit will close on April 1, 2017.
This exhibit explores the causes, voices, events and long-lasting consequences of the Dakota-U.S. War of 1862. It was produced by Gustavus Adolphus College students in conjunction with the Nicollet County Historical Society. The project was funded by Gustavus Adolphus College, Nicollet County Historical Society, Minnesota Historical Society and the people of Minnesota through a grant funded by an appropriation to the Minnesota Society from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
