Minnesota's Other Civil War: The Dakota Conflict of 1862
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2012
End Date
September 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
The Dakota War of 1862 was the single most important military event in Minnesota's 154 year history. More Minnesotans died in this six-week episode than in all other Civil War battles combined. Stephen Osman will discuss these tragic events of 150 years ago.
Project Details
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Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$300
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Expanded knowledge of an important era in American history. Increased awareness of the Library's role as a cultural center.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Local historian discussed the Dakota War of 1862 and it's importance in Minnesota history.
Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
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