Minnesota
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Litchfield
Grand Army of the Republic Hall/History Museum
(320) 693-8911.
308 Marshall N, 55355-2112. Tu-Sun 12-4. Free parking. W
Museum contains county history artifacts, including a log
cabin; Grand Army of the Republic Hall (the only GAR hall still in use in MN),
next to museum, contains Civil War artifacts; call for group tour information.
Luverne
Rock CO History Museum At Masonic Temple Site
(507)
283-2122, (507) 283-4061. 123 Freeman Ave N, 56156. Open Tu, Th
& Sat 2-4 and by appt. W, $
The Rock County Historical Museum houses artifacts dating
from the 1870s when Luverne, the county seat, developed into an agri-business
center. Displays of postcards, papers, graduation pictures, county
maps/furnishings, a rural school corner and military uniforms from Civil War to
Vietnam, and related war memorabilia and a gun collection.
Madison
Lac Qui Parle County Historic Center
(320) 598-7678. 250 8th Ave S, 56256-1146. Open M-Sat 9-4:30 or by appt. Free
Large Museum with many pioneer displays, several period rooms, Melum doll collection of 300 dolls, period clothing, early home and farm implements, wildlife exhibit, military display -- Civil War to Desert Storm, Native American display, log cabin furnished as pioneer home, pioneer schoolhouse, Robert Bly Study used by local poet and writer during the 60s, machine and transportation shed, native prairie garden, genealogy research center, photo gallery and many family histories.
Mantorville
Dodge CO Historical Society Museum
(507) 635-5508. 615 N Main Box 433, 55955-0433. Open May-mid Oct: T-SA 12-4pm; mid Oct-Apr 30: TH-SA 10am-4pm. $
Housed in a limestone church dating to 1869; 1856 house built, 1883 school built; museum has American Indian artifacts, a Civil War collection, county history dated from 1750; genealogical research library.
Pipestone
Pipestone Chamber & CVB Civil War Days
http://www.pipestoneminnesota.com/ E-mail: pipecham@pipestoneminnesota.com
(507) 825-3316,
(800) 336-6125. 117 8th Av SE PO Box 8, 56164
August
Held at the Song
of Hiawatha Pageant Grounds, the Pipestone Civil War Days festival brings the
Civil War to life for visitors of all ages. Some 400 living history re-enactors
from throughout the upper Midwest portray soldiers and civilians, north and
south, in camp, drill, and daily life, as well as in lively battles and
skirmishes throughout the weekend.
Pipestone National Monument
507-825-4474. 104 9th St, NE. Open M-Sat 10-6.
Fort Pipestone stands at the entrance to Pipestone National Monument.