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Enjoy Cultural and Natural History Programs

  • Everyday from 06/23/2018 to 09/03/2018 Location: Historic Depot, Mount Rose Trail, | Map Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Fee Information: Free Contact Name: Chief of Interpretation Contact Email: E-Mail Us Contact Phone Number: 218-475-0123
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    At Grand Portage National Monument our visitors have unique opportunities to meet and interact with experts in their particular subjects and to enjoy "classic" ranger-led programs.

    As summer arrives, there are programs offered in the Historic Depot every day.  Check at the Heritage Center when you arrive for the programs being offered that day.

    Program Titles This Season

    • Art of the Fur Trade Era...and Beyond
    • Book Chat
    • Building the Birch Bark Canoe
    • Clues From the Past
    • Fiddle Music in the Fur Trade
    • Finger Weaving Demonstration
    • Firkins, Kilderkins, and Piggens: The Art of the Cooper
    • Flintlock Talk
    • Fur to Felt to Fashion: Making the Beaver Hat
    • Gifts from the Earth: Ojibwe Ethnobotany
    • Journey of the Birch Bark Canoe
    • Looking Sharp!  Porcupine Quillwork
    • Manidoominesag: Beads of the Fur Trade
    • Maple Sap Collecting
    • The Merchant Traders of Grand Portage
    • The Perfect Vehicle: Developing the Montreal Canoe
    • Saving the Past Through Seeds
    • Sink Your Teeth into Something Fun! The Art of Birch Bark Biting
    • Turning With the Bodger
    • Up a Creek! Paddling the Fur Trade
    • Voyageur: The Athlete Within
    • What can the North West Company do for You?
    • Where on Earth are We?
    • Where Were the Women?

    Walking Tours

    • Grand Portage Rocks! -  Walking Tour  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June, July and August from 1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M. - Meet at the Heritage Center
    • Why Grand Portage?  Walking Tour - Great Hall 

    Grand Portage Maps