As we look back at the U.S.-Dakota War, we want to hear your personal story. How did this war, its causes and the aftermath affect your family? What are your reflections on the war today?
Are you the descendant of someone whose life was forever changed through their experiences leading up to, during or after the U.S.-Dakota War? What stories did your family pass down? How does your family’s experience affect you today? What does the impact of this war mean for the legacy of Minnesotans?
Thank you for taking the time to contribute your story so that others may learn more about this war that forever shaped our history.
