Scout Programs
"Learn About History" Scavenger Hunt Patch
- Ages: Brownie, Junior Girl Scouts and older; Cub Scouts and older
- Dates: Weekends in May, September, and October
Daily from Memorial to Labor Day - Time: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday noon - 5 p.m.
- Minimum/Maximum: Unlimited
- Cost: $6.00/person (includes Fort admission and patch)
- Reservations recommended by not required
Learn about life in the early 1800s and have fun doing it!
The Fort Snelling Learn About History Patch program allows your group to earn their patch by completing all of the activities within the walls of the Fort. Your group can divide into smaller groups and do the activities in any order.
- Check in at the Fort’s Visitor Center to pick up your materials
- Walk down to the Fort to complete the scavenger hunt. Just complete an activity, circle your answer, and go on to the next stop.
- While you are working on the scavenger hunt, explore other areas of the Fort and watch scheduled demonstrations such as cannon firings and infantry drills.
- Once all activites are completed, stop at the Visitor Center desk to pick up your patch.
Girl Scout Badge Program
Historic Fort Snelling offers two badge programs in May:
- Sewing and Historical Style Patch
- Hats, Tea, Manners & Dance Patch
Schedule and registration through the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys.
