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Fur Trade

Date: September 24, 2022

Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Event Description

Karl Koster is a National Park Ranger, Canoe Builder & Cooper at Grand Portage National Monument for 25 years. Karl will explain the role of the Great Lakes Fur Trade in Minnesota, including the role of the voyageur, and display furs and trade goods used in the trade. Upper Minnesota was the place where geography, economics, and exploration collided, and it helped to open half a continent.

The presentation is free and open to the public, donations are always appreciated.

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Fur Trade
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