Scene of Civil War & US-Dakota War history
Scene of Civil War & US-Dakota War history
Hours
The grounds are open daily, from dawn until dusk.
The commissary building is currently closed.
Admission
Free
Getting here
From police station to Civil War training grounds to site of a siege during the US-Dakota War, Fort Ridgely witnessed the tumultuous history of 1800s Minnesota.
This site is located within Fort Ridgely State Park.
What to see and do
What to see and do
Explore the ruins of this once thriving 1853 military outpost and learn more about its role in the US-Dakota War.