History Reinactor Arn Kind - MN was 1st and Fur Trade

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$4,266

Project of

Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Legacy Grant SFY 2014 - SFY 2015

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

September 2014

End Date

October 2014

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Blue Earth

Brown

Le Sueur

Martin

Nicollet

Sibley

Waseca

Watonwan

Project Overview

MN First is about events in history that Minnesota participated in FIRST. Minnesota was the first to volunteer troops to fight in the Civil War. Minnesota was the first state to successfully put an end to the James/Younger Gang crime spree. A Minnesotan was the first to fly non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean, from New York to Paris. Minnesota sailors fired the first shots of the Pacific Campaign in World War II. In the other presentation you will learn how the Fur Trade started and worked, as well as the transportation system of goods and furs, how the Voyageur dressed, and how to paddle a 40 foot Montreal Canoe & portage heavy packs.

Project Details

349

Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$4,266

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will enjoy the program
Participants will learn about the history of Minnesota
Participants will learn about the Fur Trade

Measurable Outcome(s)

All outcomes were met, participants were engaged and had fun! Arn is very enthusiastic and brings history to life.

Source of Additional Funds

Southern MN the Scene, Greater Mankato Events, local chamber of commerce, local papers, City of Darfur, Truman School District, Trimont Public Schools, City of North Mankato, Hanska, Le Center, Butterfield, Darfur, North Mankato, Waseca,NEW RICHLAND PUBLI