Historic Justice: Minnesota Historical Society to Return Mankato Hanging Rope to Dakota Tribe

Hanging Rope Returning

MANKATO, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Historical Society has announced its decision to return a historic artifact, the Mankato hanging rope, to the Prairie Island Indian Community. This rope was reportedly used during the mass hanging of 38 Native Americans after the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. The Historical Society will file a notice of intent… Continue reading Historic Justice: Minnesota Historical Society to Return Mankato Hanging Rope to Dakota Tribe