2. By: Beth Herrboldt and Chet Lexvold

3. Land of Memories Park Given to the Mahkato Dakota tribe Named it “Dakota Wokiksuye Makoce Park,” which means “Land of Memories Park.” Founded in 1980

4. Wacipi Pow-wow Park was given to the tribe primarily as a place for the Wacipi Pow-wow. The pow-wow was first held in 1972 in Key City Park. Moved to Sibley Park in 1974.

5. Wacipi Pow-wow Moved permanently to Land of Memories Park in 1980 A sign of the Dakota and white man coming together after the Dakota Massacre.

6. Wacipi Pow-wow The Dakota put the park where it is today because they held many ceremonies and gatherings there before the 1862 massacre. The annual pow-wow is held every September to honor the 38 victims of the largest mass execution in U.S. history. It is a 3- day event, starting Friday night.

7. The Memorial Relay Run The Memorial Relay Run started in 1986. It is a relay run that starts at Ft. Snelling in Minneapolis and ends at the Land of Memories Park. It is also held in honor of the massacre, and the pow-wow follows the race.

8. Details about the campground 47 camping sites total Sites with electricity are available for $13/day, ones without electricity (tent sites) are available for $11/day.

10. Details of the campground There is also a playground for the little ones to play on.

11. More Details of the Campground There are many open fields for soccer and other sports, too.

12. Beautiful Scenery There is also a place to access the Minnesota River, in case you want to go fishing or swimming.

13. Additional River Pictures

14. Summary Founded in 1980 because of the Dakota Massacre The Wacipi Pow-wow is a big event held there every September There are many camping spots with great scenery around you.