Capitol Civil War Tour
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-2881 | statecapitol@mnhs.org
About This Event
Learn how Minnesotans played significant roles in the Civil War by looking at battle flags, art and memorials commemorating their participation and how it is remembered in the State Capitol. Visit the Governor's Reception Room where six renowned paintings depict Minnesota regiments in pivotal battles and events of the war. View conserved battle flags, including a flag staff that survived the Battle of Gettysburg. Hear stories about governors who as young men had their lives changed by their wartime experiences.
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Saturday, June 13, 2026
Capitol Civil War Tour
Learn how Minnesotans played significant roles in the Civil War by looking at battle flags, art and memorials commemorating their participation and how it is remembered in the State Capitol. Visit the Governor's Reception Room where six renowned paintings depict Minnesota regiments in pivotal battles and events of the war. View conserved battle flags, including a flag staff that survived the Battle of Gettysburg. Hear stories about governors who as young men had their lives changed by their wartime experiences.
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