Nicollet County Historical Society Hosts “Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux”
Saint Peter, MN (September 27, 2023) – The Nicollet County Historical Society (NCHS) is excited to announce the fifth annual event of Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux, taking place on the evenings of October 6 and 7, 2023. This unforgettable experience will transport participants back more than
SHADOWS AT THE CROSSING: SPIRITS OF OLD TRAVERSE DES SIOUX
Step back in time to the mid-1800s and embark on a captivating journey through the annals of Minnesota Territory's history with "Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux." This outdoor lantern-lit tour is a unique, immersive experience that brings the past to life, transporting you to a
SHADOWS AT THE CROSSING: SPIRITS OF OLD TRAVERSE DES SIOUX
Step back in time to the mid-1800s and embark on a captivating journey through the annals of Minnesota Territory's history with "Shadows at the Crossing: Spirits of Old Traverse des Sioux." This outdoor lantern-lit tour is a unique, immersive experience that brings the past to life, transporting you to a
Shadows at the Crossing
Join us for the return of this popular and informative guided after-dark outdoor walking tour! You’ll meet personalities who lived in the Traverse des Sioux area over 160 years ago. Local actors portray their “spirits” by telling dramatic and humorous stories about their lives and experiences. You’ll find these stories
NUMEROUS TREATY VIOLATIONS
The Dakota never saw most of the money they were owed. The reservation decreased from 50 miles on either side of the Minnesota River in 1851 to 10 miles by 1858. The treaty failed to provide a new sustainable life for the Dakota. Crop failures, lack of game, and broken
Joseph Nicollet and his map
French scientist, geographer, and mathematician Joseph Nicollet led three important expeditions from 1836 through 1839. His Map of the Hydrographical Basin of the Upper Mississippi covered parts of what would become eight states, and was the first to illustrate the height of land on a map–critically important in an area
X Marks the Spot
Traverse des Sioux has always been a great gathering place for people in this area. Human life here dates back 9,000 years. We don’t think about this much today but, the geography of this area makes it an ideal place to live.