We're on a Mission...

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.

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01 Jul
Use a simple rope-making tool to fabricate a section of rope to take home, then finish off the ends with a whip knot. Learn all about rope – a very important item on the frontier! All materials are provided for this free program.
08 Jul
Learn to play Cat’s Cradle and make several string figures that were as popular in the 19th century as they are today at this free event. Bring your fingers – we’ll supply the string and know-how.
15 Jul
Compete with family and friends to scrub, rinse, wring, and hang out your laundry faster than your opponents during this free program. Discover why families were so pleased when washing machines were invented.
22 Jul
Make your own vintage Jumping Jack to take home. A favorite toy for frontier children, Jumping Jacks are flat figures whose joints are connected to a pull string. Pull the string, and the Jumping Jack will dance.
29 Jul
Sketch a drawing on a blank postcard and then compose a note to a friend on the back at this free program. Postcard stamps will be provided. Learn about the history of pencils, what they were first made of, and why they are yellow.
05 Aug
Create your own mini log cabin using dowel “logs” and a cardboard box! Learn about frontier construction and hear stories about the Pond brothers’ first log cabin at Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun).
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Special Event: River Rendezvous

09/23/2023

Experience the lifestyles of people living in Minnesota in the 1800s through storytelling and dozens of interactive, hands-on demonstrations. Tour the 1856 Gideon and Agnes Pond House.

Prairie Profiles: The Pond House Video

View 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.

We're on a Mission...

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.

Special Event: River Rendezvous

09/23/2023

Experience the lifestyles of people living in Minnesota in the 1800s through storytelling and dozens of interactive, hands-on demonstrations. Tour the 1856 Gideon and Agnes Pond House.

Prairie Profiles: The Pond House Video

View 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.

Find Programs and Events

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01 Jul
Use a simple rope-making tool to fabricate a section of rope to take home, then finish off the ends with a whip knot. Learn all about rope – a very important item on the frontier! All materials are provided for this free program.
08 Jul
Learn to play Cat’s Cradle and make several string figures that were as popular in the 19th century as they are today at this free event. Bring your fingers – we’ll supply the string and know-how.
15 Jul
Compete with family and friends to scrub, rinse, wring, and hang out your laundry faster than your opponents during this free program. Discover why families were so pleased when washing machines were invented.
22 Jul
Make your own vintage Jumping Jack to take home. A favorite toy for frontier children, Jumping Jacks are flat figures whose joints are connected to a pull string. Pull the string, and the Jumping Jack will dance.
29 Jul
Sketch a drawing on a blank postcard and then compose a note to a friend on the back at this free program. Postcard stamps will be provided. Learn about the history of pencils, what they were first made of, and why they are yellow.
05 Aug
Create your own mini log cabin using dowel “logs” and a cardboard box! Learn about frontier construction and hear stories about the Pond brothers’ first log cabin at Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun).
Events on 07/01/2023
Events on 07/08/2023
Events on 07/15/2023
15 Jul
Events on 07/22/2023
22 Jul
Events on 07/29/2023
Events on 08/05/2023
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© 2023 Pond Dakota Heritage Society