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.
Presentation: Minnesota’s 1863 Frontier Outposts
Learn More10/16/2016
Thomas Shaw will talk about his new research on Minnesota outposts that intercepted Dakota war parties after the U.S./Dakota War. His research is based on letters sent home from the men stationed along the frontier.
Sponsored by Pond Dakota Heritage Society.Presentation: The Forgotten Faribault
Learn More11/20/2016
Fur trade expert Richard Williams will tell the story of Oliver Faribault and provide a glimpse into the real world of early 19th century Minnesota.
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.
