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Grand Portage National Monument
Frequently Asked Questions
 

Where's the Monument at Grand Portage National Monument?

Like most other national monuments within the National Park Service, Grand Portage National Monument is smaller in acreage (710 acres) than national parks but like national parks, was established by congress in 1958 to preserve and interpret fur trade and Ojibwe history and culture. National monuments are "little gems" within the Service which are smaller units however, the stories and sites are no less inspiring.

Heritage Center at Grand Portage National Monument  

Did You Know?
Nearly 50 years after the Monument was established in 1958, Grand Portage opened its Heritage Center to the public in 2007.
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Last Updated: August 20, 2006 at 11:48 EST