Capitol Civil War Tour
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Jun 13, 2026 11am - 12:30pm
Location & Parking
Minnesota State Capitol
75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Details
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.
