The Battle of Shakopee in 1858
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2-3 p.m. | Free | Benedictine Living Community, 1705 Windermere Way
On May 27, 1858, the Battle of Shakopee happened on the north side of the Minnesota River near Shakopee. While people in Shakopee watched the action on the south side of the river, about 150 Anishinaabe warriors entered the Minnesota River valley near Shakopee hoping to ambush a nearby group of Dakota and leader Ṡakpedaŋ. Anishinaabe warriors fired gunshots and killed a Dakota man fishing in the river around 5 a.m., starting the Battle of Shakopee. It lasted for five hours, until the Anishinaabe retreated and moved north toward Lake Minnetonka. Learn about the Indians and white people who were there.
No pre-registration required.
Old Town, New Town: Shakopee in the Last 50 Years
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1-2 p.m. | Free | Shakopee Community Center Ṡakpe ti Senior Lounge, 1255 Fuller Street South
The town of Shakopee fifty years ago is quite different than the city of Shakopee today. This presentation will look at some of the buildings, including those on the north side of First Avenue, and some of the newer places that are here today.
Please pre-register with Shakopee Parks and Recreation at the Shakopee Community Center or online through Shakopee Parks and Recreation.
Instigate, Inflame, and Ignite! Fires in Early Shakopee
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Free | Scott County Historical Society, 235 Fuller Street South
The fires helped change the landscape in early Shakopee. Stories about the the Great Fire of 1879, the fire at the Ferdman Store in 1934, the fires at the St. Paul House in 1965, the Riviera Supper Club fire in 1952, the fire at Page and Hill in 1957, and the deadly Chevrolet garage fire in 1959, along with others, will be discussed.
Please pre-register with the Scott County Historical Society by calling 952-445-0378.
About the Presenter
David R. Schleper
David R. Schleper received his B.A. in deaf education and English at the University of Northern Colorado and his M.A. in deaf education at Gallaudet University. He also completed post-graduate studies on teaching writing at the University of New Hampshire.
Schleper has traveled throughout the United States to lead workshops at residential schools and mainstream programs. He has also presented in Australia, Canada, Guam, and Puerto Rico, United Arab Emirates, and the Virgin Islands.
Schleper has taught at all grade levels, from elementary to graduate school, at the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School, the Hawai’i Center for the Deaf, the Model Secondary School for the Deaf, Kapi’olani Community College, and Gallaudet University.
Schleper is an avid reader and the author of several articles on reading and writing with deaf students. He has written several manuals, and originated and developed the Shared Reading Project, a program to teach hearing families how to read with their deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
Since moving back to Shakopee a few years ago, David has spent his time researching the people in Shakopee, and enjoys learning about the variety of people who lived in this area. He is the president of the Shakopee Heritage Society.