
to preserve the rich history of the Dakota and their relationship with early Minnesota settlers and Christian missionaries, and to explore contrasting cultural and religious viewpoints.
Program and Tours: The War of 1812 in the River Valley
Learn More10/20/2019
Author Mary Elise Antoine will speak about the War of 1812 with a focus on Dakota-British relations, marital connections with Prairie du Chien residents, and Dakota participation in the conflict.
Sponsored by Pond Dakota Heritage Society.Program and Tours: The Leavenworth Expedition
Learn More11/17/2019
Minnesota historian and author Gary Brueggemann will give a special pictorial presentation about the Leavenworth Expedition.
Sponsored by Pond Dakota Heritage Society.Prairie Profiles: The Pond House Video
See VideoView the award-winning video, “The Pond House,” which traces the history of the house through its builder and his great-grandson, and focuses on their important relationship with the Dakota people.
Produced by filmmaker Barbara Britain.

