Black and white historic photo of the round tower

Lifelong Learners: The History of Fort Snelling’s Round Tower


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200 Tower Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55111
United States

612-726-1171 | ftsnelling@mnhs.org

Cost

Regular site admission

About This Event

Ever wondered about the Round Tower at Fort Snelling?

Built in 1820, the tower was designed as a “last-ditch” defense. A 12-pound field gun was mounted atop the tower once in 1827! And it later housed everything from ordnance to a private home to a commercial beauty shop.

Learn about the iconic Round Tower over the course of its many lives in detail at this coffee chat.

Event Type:
  • Lectures & Talks

Cost

Regular site admission