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.
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Marion W Savage
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Breaking News...
Dan Patch Days 2021 has been CANCELED
Savage's largest annual festival, Dan Patch Days, is canceled again this year due to uncertainty surrounding the pandemic.
The celebration was scheduled to take place June 24-27 in Savage Community Park, but organizers officially called-off the festival this week.
Dan Patch Days Inc., a non-profit organization governed by local volunteers, plans the festival each year in partnership with the city of Savage, the Savage Chamber of Commerce and other local partners. On March 30, the Dan Patch Day's Inc. Board of Directors voted unanimously to stop planning this year's festival and focus instead on making a strong return in 2022.
Savage resident Barry Stock, the board's secretary and a volunteer with the organization for more than 20 years, said Minnesota's ongoing pandemic restrictions brought too much uncertainty to continue moving plans forward. Guidelines surrounding social distancing were particularly concerning for festival organizers. "With those current restrictions in place — impossible," Stock said. Two bands, Hairball and the Dweebs, had been booked for 2020 and again in 2021.
Organizers say they are currently working to rebook entertainment acts for 2022.
The celebration was scheduled to take place June 24-27 in Savage Community Park, but organizers officially called-off the festival this week.
Dan Patch Days Inc., a non-profit organization governed by local volunteers, plans the festival each year in partnership with the city of Savage, the Savage Chamber of Commerce and other local partners. On March 30, the Dan Patch Day's Inc. Board of Directors voted unanimously to stop planning this year's festival and focus instead on making a strong return in 2022.
Savage resident Barry Stock, the board's secretary and a volunteer with the organization for more than 20 years, said Minnesota's ongoing pandemic restrictions brought too much uncertainty to continue moving plans forward. Guidelines surrounding social distancing were particularly concerning for festival organizers. "With those current restrictions in place — impossible," Stock said. Two bands, Hairball and the Dweebs, had been booked for 2020 and again in 2021.
Organizers say they are currently working to rebook entertainment acts for 2022.
TPT Almanac "What's in a name?"
Credit to TPT Twin Cities
Note to the time stamp at 1:56
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.
