Online Fur Trade Interactive Experience

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$41,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
North West Company Fur Post
Status
Ongoing
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview

In 2010, the Minnesota Historical Society researched the development of an Online Fur Trade Interactive Learning Experience as a supplement to the Northern Lights history textbook.

This web-based application, geared toward middle school students, will not only offer a glimpse of Minnesota's history, but also provides a lesson about the foundation of today's complex global economy.

With additional funding, the Society will build and launch this program in 2011, eventually rolling it out nationwide to create exposure for Minnesota's North West Company Fur Post in Pine City.

Project Details
In 2010, the Minnesota Historical Society researched the development of an Online Fur Trade Interactive Learning Experience as a supplement to the Northern Lights history textbook. This web-based application, geared toward middle school students, will not only offer a glimpse of Minnesota's history, but also provides a lesson about the foundation of today's complex global economy. With additional funding, the Society will build and launch this program in 2011, eventually rolling it out nationwide to create exposure for Minnesota's North West Company Fur Post in Pine City.
Legal Citation / Subdivision
LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (c), Programs
Appropriation Language

(c) Programs. $3,000,000 in 2010 and $4,750,000 in 2011 are for programs and purposes related to the historical and cultural heritage of the state of Minnesota, conducted by the Minnesota Historical Society.

2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$41,000
Project Manager
Salutation
Mr.
First Name
Patrick
Last Name
Schifferdecker
Organization Name
North West Company Fur Post
Street Address
12551 Voyageur Lane
City
Pine City
State
MN
Zip Code
55063
Phone
320-629-6356
Administered By
Administered by
Location

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-259-3000