FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jessica Becker
Phone: 507-934-2160
Email: [email protected]
Dates: October 2 & 3, 2020
Times: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 8+, and $20 for families. Nicollet County and Minnesota Historical Societies members receive a 20% discount.
Location: Meet at the Treaty Site History Center
Local Actors Will Portray Spirits of the Historic Past at Traverse des Sioux
Saint Peter, MN (September 21, 2020) – “Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux” will be presented by the Nicollet County Historical Society on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3 at the Traverse des Sioux interpretive trail adjacent to the Treaty Site History Center.
Journey back more than 160 years to meet some of the pioneer citizens of Traverse des Sioux. On a lantern guided walk, meet spirits along the way, telling stories about their lives and experiences at this place.
Meet spirits such as Methodist preacher, salesman, and author Edward Eggleston; the Great Spirit Woman Nancy Eastman; fur trader Joseph LaFramboise; and missionary, teacher, and linguist Stephen Riggs.
“Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux” is appropriate for children as well as adults. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 8+, and $20 for families. Nicollet County and Minnesota Historical Societies members receive a 20% discount.
*** Registration and advanced ticket purchases are required. ***
Sorry, no refunds or walk-ups. Group sizes are up to 4 people of your choosing or a family of up to six. Reservations can be made for Shadows at the Crossing by contacting (507) 934-2160 or [email protected]. Tours begin at 6:30 p.m. with the last departing at 8:00 p.m.
This program takes place outdoors, so please dress accordingly.
About the Nicollet County Historical Society
The Nicollet County Historical Society was organized on August 22, 1928. From its home in the Treaty Site History Center, the Nicollet County Historical Society preserves, protects, and interprets the history of Nicollet County and the state of Minnesota.
The Treaty Site History Center features a nationally recognized award-winning exhibit on the Traverse des Sioux Treaty of 1851 and its consequences, other local history displays, and a full-service research archive.
About Traverse des Sioux
For thousands of years, the Dakota lived and worked at Traverse des Sioux, located on the lower Minnesota River. By the early 19th century, European American fur traders, missionaries, and adventurers were frequent visitors. In 1851, this site witnessed the signing of the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux between the US government and the Dakota.
The Nicollet County Historical Society manages this site.
The trails are open daily, from dawn until dusk. Trails are not maintained in the winter.
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Please contact the Society at (507) 934-2160, [email protected], or nchsmn.org for more details. The Nicollet County Historical Society is located at 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, one mile north of downtown Saint Peter at Highways 169 and 22, across from the Daniels Health Center. *** Our museums remain closed temporarily due to community coronavirus concerns.