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Siouxland:

The Dakota Conflict

The Sioux uprising of 1862 known as the Dakota Conflict triggered the Great Plains Indian Wars of the next three decades.  It is a thrilling story of broken promises and rebellion, heroism and hostages.

 

bulletDiscover the causes for the uprising
 
bulletLearn of the injustices visited on the Native Americans of the area
 
bulletHear amazing stories of the courageous survivors

PLUS

bulletEnjoy a Mississippi Riverboat dinner cruise
 
bulletexperience living history demonstrations
 
bulletvisit historic Fort Snelling
 
bulletLower Sioux Agency
 
bulletPipestone National Monument
 
bulletHistoric Murphy’s Landing

Fort Sisseton Historical Festival in South Dakota

Siouxland

 

Coined by noted chronicler, Frederick Manfred,
Siouxland encompasses the region where
Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet.

 

To experience the Dakota Conflict for yourself: