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Jessica Kohen, Marketing and Communications, 651-259-3148, jessica.kohen@mnhs.org
Tom Sanders, Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site, 507-628-5591, thomas.sanders@mnhs.org
JEFFERS PETROGLYPHS: Images
These images may be used for editorial purposes in magazines, newspapers and online to promote the Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site.
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Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site |
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The daily guided tour “An Encyclopedia of the American Indian” is offered at 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m., during regular site hours. Download high-res image (6.36 MB) |
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Over the past several years, an extensive conservation project has resulted in the identification of an additional 3,000 petroglyphs, bringing the on-site total to around 5,000. Download high-res image (2.47 MB) |
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The petroglyphs include carvings of deer, buffalo, turtles, thunderbirds and humans, and are powerful cultural symbols. According to Joe Williams, Dakota elder, the handprint represents friendship and understanding, “For Indian people, the handprint says we are still here.” Download high-res image (7.48 MB) |
