History on the River: Fur Traders of the Upper Mississippi River

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The stretch of land between present-day St. Paul, Minnesota, and Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, served as a highway for Native and mixed-ancestry (metis) fur traders during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Hear from Mary Elise Antione about how these traders created new communities and adapted to cultural change.

Cruises must be booked in advance by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping in the History Center. Space is limited.

SOLD OUT

The stretch of land between present-day St. Paul, Minnesota, and Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, served as a highway for Native and mixed-ancestry (metis) fur traders during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Hear from Mary Elise Antione about how these traders created new communities and adapted to cultural change.

Cruises must be booked in advance by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 or stopping in the History Center. Space is limited.

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