The town of Mendota was an important place in 19th-century Minnesota. The center of the region's fur trade, Mendota was also the home of Henry Sibley, fur trader, U.S.-Dakota War general and Minnesota's first governor. Sibley Historic Site tours are the perfect complement to a visit to Historic Fort Snelling. Book both sites and receive a discount.

Field Trip Options

Students learn about Minnesota's past through the lens of Henry Sibley's life, including history of the fur trade, and U.S.-Dakota relations in early Minnesota.

Grades: 4, 5, 6 

Cost: $6 per student

If you are not able to cover the cost of your students, please contact us directly to learn about free student admissions, sponsored by the Friends of the Sibley Historic Site!

To book your tour, or to learn more, please contact the Sibley Site Supervisor, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 651-452-1596.