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History Revealed: Fort Snelling & the Civil War
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Ramsey County Historical Society Presents
Stephen Osman: Fort Snelling and the Civil War
History Revealed Series
Thursday, 7 p.m.
Ramsey County Library – Roseville
Join RCHS for a new series, History Revealed, featuring the best of local history authors talking about a wide range of topics drawn from the heritage and traditions of Ramsey County.
On April 20, Stephen Osman discusses the role of Fort Snelling as a major military station in Minnesota during the Civil War, and presents his new book, "Fort Snelling and the Civil War," to be released this spring by the Ramsey County Historical Society. Stephen will be available for questions, and to sign books.
One hundred fifty years ago our state offered the first volunteers to defend the Union. Every Minnesota soldier passed through historic Fort Snelling, reactivated after it had been sold to a developer. The Fort eventually expanded to include several large camps of Native Americans, massive stock yards, huge warehouses, and secure barracks for draftees before reverting to a supply depot in 1865.
Stephen Osman managed Historic Fort Snelling for over three decades and actively researches, speaks and writes about Minnesota's role in the Civil War and the U.S. Dakota War of 1862. Osman served with the US Army Reserve in Psychological Operations at Fort Snelling, and has served on the boards of the Minnesota Military Museum, the Friends of Fort Snelling, the Twin Cities Civil War Roundtable.
Please join RCHS and Stephen Osman on April 20 for this fascinating discussion and book signing. No reservations needed.
This project has been financed in part with funds provided by the State of Minnesota from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Minnesota Historical Society.
History Revealed Program Series
Please note that topics and speakers may change. Check the website and our Facebook page for updates. Click on the dates for links to more information.
Please also note presentation location and times.
February 23, 2017, Thursday, 7:00 pm – Brian McMahon, The Ford Century in Minnesota
Roseville Library, 2173 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113
March 13, 2017, Monday, 7:00 pm – Jeremy Nienow, Archaeology at Lake Vadnais
Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN 55126
March 16, 2017, Thursday, 7:00 pm – Paul D. Nelson, The Golden Couple, William T. & Nellie Francis
April 20, 2017, Thursday, 7:00 pm – Stephen Osman, Fort Snelling and the Civil War
May 16, 2017, Tuesday, 7:00 pm – Jeremy Nienow, Archaeological Leads and Mysteries of Ramsey County
June 15, 2017, Thursday, 7:00 pm – Steve Trimble, Ethel Stewart & Gibbs Farm: A Unique Adventure
July 27, 2017, Thursday, 7:00 pm – David Page, Aha Moments in Writing F. Scott Fitzgerald in Minnesota
August 24, 2017, Thursday, 7:00 pm – Eileen McCormack, James J. Hill & Family: Early Saint Paul, Early Railroads, Lasting Legacy
September 21, 2017, Thursday, Noon – John Anfinson, Saint Paul & Minneapolis Water Sources (TBA)
Landmark Center Main Gallery, 75 W Fifth St, Saint Paul, MN 55102
September 28, 2017, Thursday, 7:00 pm– Krista Finstad Hanson, Minnesota's Historic House Museums
October 26, 2017, Thursday, 7:00 pm – Paul D. Nelson, Melvin Maas
November 30, 2017, Thursday, 7:00 pm – John Watson Milton, For the Good of the Order: Nick Coleman
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2180 Hamline Ave N
Roseville, MN 55113 United States
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