Glensheen Mansion Tour

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$13,312
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2012
End Date
December 2013
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Chisago
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pine
Aitkin
Chisago
Isanti
Kanabec
Mille Lacs
Pine
Project Overview
A series of four bus trips to tour and explore the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth took place on October 24, 26, 31 and November 2. Stops were made to each of our 14 ECRL branches to pick up patrons who signed up for the trip.
Project Details
220 took part in the bus trips
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$13,312
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$13,312
Administration costs
$341
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.15
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will learn about the economic, historic, and political history of the Glensheen Mansion and the Congdon family (including the murder of Mrs. Congdon). They will also learn about the era when Duluth had more millionaires per capita than any other city and view the natural beauty of Lake Superior and the landscaped gardens around the mansion.

Measurable Outcome(s)

77% enjoyed the educational program and felt it was excellent. 77% would also recommend the trip to others. Comments about the bus trip included: I loved the experience. It made me want to learn more about the featured family as well as the history of Duluth; I've never been here. The bus and closed tour made it easier to get to the mansion and Duluth not having lots of people (public) made it easier to hear the guides and to get around; Is an excellent enrichment resource for residents of rural MN.

Source of Additional Funds

East Central Regional Library

Project Manager
First Name
Barbara
Last Name
Misselt
Organization Name
East Central Regional Library
Street Address
244 South Birch Street
City
Cambridge
State
MN
Zip Code
55008
Phone
(763)689-7390
Email
bmisselt@ecrlib.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200