U.S. Dakota War Series: John LaBatte - 2011
Researcher and historian John LaBatte of New Ulm presented a 45-minute program on The Battles of Fort Ridgely, which were part of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. A Q&A session followed with the audience. This is the fifth in a tremendously successful series of speakers at the library related to the U.S.-Dakota War. LaBatte has a short piece published in Trails of Tears: Minnesota's Dakota Indian Exile Begins, which was edited by Mary Hawker Bakeman and Antona M. Richardson.
- Event Date: 5/12/11
- Location: New Ulm Public Library
- Attendance: 58
- Partner Organization(s): John LaBatte, Brown County Historical Society, New Ulm Community Access Television, Friends of the New Ulm Public Library, local businesses and media outlets
- Partner Organization(s) Contribution/Role in the Program: John LaBatte - Presentation, Brown County Historical Society - publicity to its members; information posted on www.browncountydakotawarcommemoration.com, New Ulm Community Access Television - taped event for cablecast, Friends of the New Ulm Public Library - refreshments, local businesses and media outlets - publicity to the New Ulm community
Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; Describe proposed end user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status.
- A majority of the audience will learn something about the U.S.-Dakota War battles at Fort Ridgely,
- recognize the significance of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 in New Ulm and Minnesota, enjoy the program
A compilation of formal evaluations is posted below in Details/Reports