Dakota 38 + 2 Memorial Ride 2018

Day 4

I think the photo above is of Dakota men at Fort Snelling. I had never seen this photo until today so don't know the actual history but I do recognize some of them. White Spider is second left, a young Wo-wi-na-pe is second right. They could all be Little Crow's family, as both of those are also called Wakeman. I believe it is Circular Cloud (Cloud Hoop) (middle right) and another of Little Crow's relative is Ta-chun-da-hupa (middle left). Both are proudly wearing their peace medals given to them by the (a) President. I can't make out who the man on the left is although he looks very familiar, I wonder if it is a subdued Big Eagle as he was in Davenport for 2 years as well. He was good friends with Little Crow's family so could quite well be him. This photo is after 1862 and maybe it is not of Fort Snelling but of the Dakota Prison, Camp Kearney at Davenport in Iowa. As many prisoners were taken there. I will keep looking for more information and if I find any will add it here.

I contacted someone today who I worked with in the 1862 History back in the 1990's, and I showed her this photograph, she had never seen it either. I showed her another one of a man that we both worked closely with back then, we tried to get him a pardon, anyway a photo of him showed up today as well, one again I had never seen. neither had she! (His will be on a page further down the road)

Strange thought I, as I thought I knew all of the photographs that had been published from Fort Snelling and the time. Then on the Group page today one particular post from last year's Ride posts/web site showed up on the postings, first under Admin John's name, he knew nothing about it, and then it just appeared again, under the original posters name and last year's date! I think Spirit wants things shown this year for some reason. I shall keep listening and watching and obeying. Their wish is my command!

The people, mostly women who were imprisoned in Fort Snelling are listed on this web page. HERE

The men who were to be hung, are on a different list HERE

A prayer for all...

This fire was lit in Mankato for the Ride a number of years ago

Prayer to the Great Spirit
O Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the winds, and whose breath gives life to all the world, hear me!
I am small and weak. I need your strength and wisdom.
Let me walk in beauty and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset.
Make my hands respect the things you have made and my ears sharp to hear your voice.
Make me wise so that I may understand the things you have taught my people.
Let me hear the lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock.
I need strength, not to be greater than my brother, but to fight my greatest enemy – myself.
Make me always ready to come to you with clean hands and straight eyes.
So when life fades, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame.
Aho.

Rita Marsh

Woonsocket

The Town with the Beautiful Lake..

The City of Woonsocket began in 1883 at the junction of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and Saint Paul Railroads. The superintendent of the railroad was C.H. Prior, and he named the new town Woonsocket, after his home town of Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Lake Prior, located in the center of town, is named after Mr. Prior.
The town of Woonsocket grew rapidly. The first day lots were offered for sale, 50 lots were sold. Woonsocket grew so fast that it was called “Boomstrucket.”

www.woonsocketsd.com

Thank you to the Woonsocket Community for their ever welcome hospitality. They too have always been there for the Ride, and their caring is appreciated by us all.

Today the Ride goes 38 miles from Woonsocket, to Howard, where the horses will stay at the Howard Fair Grounds and the Riders will stay at the Howard 4-H Building. All meals will again be at the Chuck Wagon.

From now on, I will be putting Ron's collection of photographs on each page The first two are on this page.
Ron collects photos from various sources, some you may have seen some on the group page, others you will not have seen at all.

Prayers and Good wishes from the Supporters Group for today

Faith Spotted Eagle Prayers	Annette Ennis Safe journey and prayers.
Edward Herdrich Thoughts and prayers for all riders, walkers and runners making this journey. Gratitude for all who are making this journey and bringing hope for all our children...pilamaya	Pamela Kay Leverenz Many Blessings and good intentions along their way~ I am in Ortonville now~Bitter cold but the sun is out here~ Prayers for a calm day~
Pua Case Aloha from Hawai i we begin to follow the journey and bless it from out mountain.	Penelope Hernandez Prayer's to Rider's & Horse's stay safe.
Teri Vanderbeek Blessings to all riders and horses. Ride safe and hope to greet you in Mankato this year.	Michele J Dragas Keeping you all in heart and prayers throughout this entire journey.
Lynn McCue Is that an Eagle Whistle I hear? Prayers & support!!!	Carol Mendez Prayers for safe travels for people an horses
Linda Lebeau Prayers	Laurene Klammer prayers!
Trip Morgan This ride is happening now! This is a proud people honoring there ancestors, truly moving prayers that all earth people find their way to respect justice unity peace! One planet home one earth tribe	Karla Harris Prayers to riders, horses and all participants and supporters! Safe Journey on the 2018 38+2 Memorial Ride!!! Thank you all. Great, great grandfather was among the 38, Wakinyan Cikadan, Little Thunder!
Mary McDerm Hearts	Laurie Wilcox Prayers and blessings for all
Odette Hutchison Kea kaha my friends	Cece Walter Prayers and blessings for you all. Have a beautiful day!
Linda Montgomery Praying and inviting others to do so as well. My heart goes with you.	Mary J Hollinshead Prayers to all riders and prayer warriors that this is a blessed journey for all.
Ramona Gerber Watching from Alaska again this year - safe journey this to all the riders and support staff. That reminds me, I'll dig out my hoodie and wear it in support of the riders.	Lynn McCue Aaniin & Good Morning from Canada...sending prayers & blessing to all, may the Creator keep you safe & warm.
Steven Peplau Safe Travels to Minnesota. I am planning on meeting you all down in Mankato when you arrive.	Lynn Marie Much respect & prayers to all. Pray you all have a safe journey
Marianne Kremer Prayers for all the riders and horses	Dawn Phillips Looks like a great turn out.
Karen Bell Prayers	Darlene Goodine Hearts
Hashlishnii Ledo Prayers and blessing for all from the State of New Mexico.. we got two brothers riding with u all. Elmar Yazzie and Lloyd Yazzie. And one will be joining in next monday.	Brenton Heth Sending love and prayers for all the riders and horses as they make this journey to Mankato, MN my prayers will be with you as a descendent of Marpiya te najin, Stands on a Cloud (Cut Nose) it will be a honor to ride with you in the future... Aho Mikatuye Oyasin
Michel Goodwill-Freeman Safe travels and blessings for you all.	Crystal Eagle-Bolanos smoke and prayers going up. Blessings to all from Jalisco, Mexico
Diane R. Anderson What a sight! :)	Alisha Amy Sending prayers
Xochitl Flores Sending prayers for a safe journey to all the riders and horses.	Kathleen Darst Prayers lifted
Barbara Archambault Prayers for a safe journey to MN	Kim Goodfeather Prayers for all! Mitakoye Owasin All my relations

Thanks Ron!

More tomorrow!

DAY 1	DAY 2	DAY 3	DAY 4	DAY 5	DAY 6	DAY 7	DAY 8	DAY 9
DAY 10	DAY 11	DAY 12	DAY 13	DAY 14	DAY 15	DAY 16	DAY 17	MEMORIAL
BOOKS	EDUCATION	Little Crow's Speech	WOMEN'S links	EXTRAS	VIDEOS	RON'S EXTRA

Most of the old photos used on this years web site come from the MN Historical Society. I was given permission years ago to use them, as long as there were no sales involved .