Event
Fur Trade Festival
Fee:
Free. FREELocation:
LOCATION: LAT/LONG: 48.624745, -118.111501 Event is on St. Pauls Mission Road, Kettle Falls, WA 99141 at Kettle Falls Historical Center. Last northern road on U.S. Route 395 before crossing into Ferry County.Dates & Times
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Fur Trade Festival
FREE and Open to the Public
May 13, 2023
Kettle Falls Historical Center
Kettle Falls, Washington
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Topics:
Sign Talk
Learn how individuals could communicate with many different cultures and people without speaking words or knowing each others language. Practice the signs necessary to make trade for Fort’s Colvile’s store items and fur pelts.
Women of the Fur Trade
Learn about women working in the fur trade companies. See what they wore, how they generally lived during the fur trade and their roles in society.
Life of Free Trapper
Discuss with a hunter how beavers were trapped and the hides prepared for trade. Observe the displays of firearms and animal traps of the 1800s.
Primitive Bow and Arrow
See what it takes to create a bow and arrow the traditional way. Learn about all of its uses and why it was so important.
Location and Facilities
The free event will be held around the Kettle Falls Historical Center on St Paul Mission Rd, Kettle Falls, WA 99141. All sessions are outdoors regardless of weather. Sessions are spread out, so be prepared to walk. Outdoor restrooms available.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
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