Dan Patch Historical Society
Mission Statement:
The Dan Patch Historical Society collects, preserves and disseminates historical knowledge
and artifacts about the horse, Dan Patch and its owner, M. W. Savage.
The Dan Patch Historical Society collects, preserves and disseminates historical knowledge
and artifacts about the horse, Dan Patch and its owner, M. W. Savage.
Dan Patch
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Marion W Savage
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Breaking News...
Dan Patch Days CANCELLED 2020
Savage’s annual summer festival celebrating the record-setting racehorse Dan Patch is canceled this year due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dan Patch Days was scheduled to take place June 25-28. The Savage Chamber of Commerce announced the decision Thursday following a vote over teleconference earlier this week.
Savage residents have celebrated the history of Dan Patch with the festival since the 1950s. Events usually include a wine tasting, pancake breakfast at the fire station, a horseshoe hunt, a parade in downtown Savage and a weekend of live music and food.
“We are all in agreement that this is in the best interest for all parties involved in the event,” the Dan Patch Days committee said in a statement. “It is impossible to predict the scale of the coronavirus pandemic, and the health and safety of our community is the Dan Patch Days committee’s first priority.”
The 2021 event is scheduled to take place June 24-27 in Savage Community Park.
“A major band announcement will be made in the near future,” the committee stated. “Thank you for supporting Dan Patch Days and each other through this difficult situation. We look forward to seeing you in 2021.”
Dan Patch Days was scheduled to take place June 25-28. The Savage Chamber of Commerce announced the decision Thursday following a vote over teleconference earlier this week.
Savage residents have celebrated the history of Dan Patch with the festival since the 1950s. Events usually include a wine tasting, pancake breakfast at the fire station, a horseshoe hunt, a parade in downtown Savage and a weekend of live music and food.
“We are all in agreement that this is in the best interest for all parties involved in the event,” the Dan Patch Days committee said in a statement. “It is impossible to predict the scale of the coronavirus pandemic, and the health and safety of our community is the Dan Patch Days committee’s first priority.”
The 2021 event is scheduled to take place June 24-27 in Savage Community Park.
“A major band announcement will be made in the near future,” the committee stated. “Thank you for supporting Dan Patch Days and each other through this difficult situation. We look forward to seeing you in 2021.”
COVID-19 Edition
MW Savage and Dan Patch have taken proper precautions
Dan Patch Inducted into the
Canadian Harness Racing Hall of Fame!
Members of the Historical Society attend the event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Members Wil & Janet Williams, and Jim Ross
Members Wil & Janet Williams, and Jim Ross
Recent News Articles
Click below for the latest articles with Dan Patch as the topic.
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Including a new article on the passing of our former President, Jens Bohn & founding member George Augustinack.
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Including a new article on the passing of our former President, Jens Bohn & founding member George Augustinack.
Legislation for the Statue in Savage, MN
Read the latest article in the Savage Pacer about the funding for the Statue of Dan Patch at the local library. We have also created a easy PDF for your reading pleasure.
Image courtesy of the City of Savage
Sculpture of racehorse Dan Patch proposed for
State Fairgrounds & Savage, MN
State Fairgrounds & Savage, MN
Newsletters Available
The Dan Patch Historical Society creates Newsletters to keep our members aware of the activities related to Dan Patch during the year. We have an archive of past Newsletters available on the website, but members get the most current Newsletters mailed to their door. If you want the most current NEWS, become a member. Click HERE to apply for membership.
