Dan Patch Historical Society
Mission Statement:
The Dan Patch Historical Society preserves the history of the city of Savage, the horse,
Dan Patch, and its owner, M.W. Savage.
The Dan Patch Historical Society preserves the history of the city of Savage, 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...
Meet the Author
James McNaughton April 29th
Savage Public Library (Click Image)
Dan Patch Historical Society presents
2026 Dan Patch Days Button
Here is the 2026 DPD button. The 2026 official commemorative buttons are on sale for $5 each at the Savage Public Library, Savage City Hall, and from DPHS board members. Prizes this year will be a announced shortly. The drawing will be held Saturday, June 27th at 5 PM on the DPHS Booth, community park.
** DPHS new Email address **
We have a new email address.
Please use this email to contact us
[email protected]
Please use this email to contact us
[email protected]
Donate to the DPHS
We accept donations, click the link (above)
or
Mail a check payable to:
Dan Patch Historical Society
PO Box 1:55
Savage MN, 55378
Contact us at [email protected] if you would like a receipt for the donation.
or
Mail a check payable to:
Dan Patch Historical Society
PO Box 1:55
Savage MN, 55378
Contact us at [email protected] if you would like a receipt for the donation.
DPHS presents
2026 Dan Patch Days Horseshoe Hunt
Coming soon!
Dan Patch Historical Tour of Savage
Barry Stock
Will Williams
Click above for Video
Here are a couple other videos that highlight events in Savage.
....More videos located on the Heritage Room page
....More videos located on the Heritage Room page
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Information about the Del Stelling Photo Archives
added to the DPHS website
Del Stelling was a beloved founding member and first president of the Dan Patch Historical Society. For over 30 years he accumulated negatives of pictures that chronicled the lives and events of Savage, Burnsville, Eagan and the surrounding communities. See more information by going to his page in the archive section.
Link to Archive page
Link to his photos that reside on the MHS website
Link to Archive page
Link to his photos that reside on the MHS website
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.
Click Here
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
Read the article HERE
Newsletters Available
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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.
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Donate to the DPHS
We accept donations, click the link (above)
or
Mail a check payable to:
Dan Patch Historical Society
PO Box 1:55
Savage MN, 55378
Contact us at [email protected] if you would like a receipt for the donation.
or
Mail a check payable to:
Dan Patch Historical Society
PO Box 1:55
Savage MN, 55378
Contact us at [email protected] if you would like a receipt for the donation.