Scott Wolter – America Unearthed
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,021
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2014
End Date
November 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Project Overview
Scott Wolter is host of History 2 (H2) Channel’s “America Unearthed” and a resident of Minnesota. Scott’s specialty is a world-renowned forensic geologist and the president of the Minnesota-based American Petrographic Services. Scott began developing a new science called archaeopetrography–a scientific process used to date and understand the origins of mysterious stone artifacts and sites. The first artifact Scott studied using this new science was the Kensington Rune Stone, which he believes is an authentic, pre-Columbian land claim carved here in America by none other than the Knights Templar. The Kensington Rune Stone was the subject of a documentary special called Holy Grail in America that aired on HISTORY in 2009. Scott will discuss his studies, discoveries and experiences with his H2 series. He will provide a “Q & A ”session at the end of his presentation.
Project Details
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Competitive Grant Making Body
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
$1,021
Other Funds Leveraged
$200
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The program should challenge some common beliefs regarding the history of America and those who arrived prior to Columbus.
Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience was very receptive to the information presented by Mr. Wolter. His research and findings allowed the audience to question common beliefs about the history of this country and early European explorers and settlers. The general consensus was very positive to the content of program and Scott’s presentation.
Source of Additional Funds
Blue Earth County Library, New Country 93, KTOE Radio, and other radio stations, KEYC-TV, Mankato Free Press.
Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002-5488
Phone
507-625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
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