The flag that flew over Fort Sisseton in its final days as a military post lies on display inside the Historic Park’s visitor center. Over 130 years old, the tattered flag was restored by dozens of volunteers, yet these stars and stripes remain imperfect and beloved – like the nation it represents. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson
As Americans prepare to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary this Fourth of July, reminders of the country’s long journey can be found in communities across the nation. At Fort Sisseton State Historic Park, one of those reminders lies quietly behind glass – a weathered American flag which witnessed the final days of a frontier military post and the closing chapter of the Wild West before the D…
