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

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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.