An emerald island studded stretch of Lake Superior known as the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore teases boaters, paddlers, hikers, and even snorkelers with possibility.
This site is devoted to the business and the peoples of the fur trade, which was key in Minnesota history.
Highlights • Reconstructed 1804-era fur post & Ojibwe encampment • Museum exhibits on the fur trade & the cultures it brought together • Demonstrations about hide preparation, birch bark, cattails & wild rice processing • Guided tours every 1/2 hour • Snake River heritage trails • Shop with gifts related to the fur trade, Ojibwe history & natural history
Special Programs(Details at events.mnhs.org) • Summer day camps • Birthday parties - fur trade themes • Events throughout the year
Rentals • Wedding/reception & corporate rentals
Hours + Fees
Season:
Year-Round
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Other Date Information Additional Date Information: Memorial weekend - Labor Day: M 10-5, Th–Sa 10–5, Su 12–5 Including holidays. Sept.–May by reservation. Green Practices Waste Reduction/Reuse/Recycling Energy Efficiency/Conservation Eco-Friendly Landscape/Facility Design Attraction Attributes Accessible to Disabled Can Accommodate Groups of 45 or more Native American Heritage
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