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Fur Trade on the Great Lakes |
-------CLICK TITLE FOR MORE-------Those who sought furs to meet European demand were the first wave of expansion in The Great Lakes. The impact of the fur trade industry is still felt today. This video is an overview of the people, places, and animals involved in this defining era in the Great Lakes region | DVD | 17 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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The Voyageurs - Men of The Fur Trade |
The full story of the fur trade transporters and the important contribution they made to Midwest history. [CLICK TITLE FOR MORE INFORMATION]
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Peak of the Fur Trade - Grand Portage |
This is a reenactment of the days when fur traders gathered in a village in the far northeastern corner of Minnesota. Life inside the stockade is demonstrated, including cooking, making fires, paddle carving and dancing. | DVD | 19 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Life at Michigan's Fur Posts |
Fur trading played a major role in the development of Michigan. This video traces the fur industry from its start and tells about the lives of individual traders, as well as the role of the Native Americans. Maps are included to pinpoint the location of early posts. | DVD | 25 minutes with quiz | Grade 4-12 |
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Life at Minnesota's Fur Posts |
The full era of fur trading in Minnesota is captured. Two reconstructed fur posts were filmed to help tell the story. The life of a fur trader is described. | DVD | 24 minutes with quiz | Grade 4-12 |
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Life at Wisconsin's Fur Posts |
The early fur posts of Wisconsin are explored. The function of these historical facilities and the daily life of traders are featured. With scenes re-enacted by groups of people in period costumes at rebuilt fur post sites, the story comes to life in vivid detail. | DVD | 21 minutes with quiz | Grade 4-12 |
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The Beaver of North America |
The busy beaver is shown gathering food, grooming its fur and working on a dam. Special breathing anatomy and continual tooth growth illustrate the unique anatomy of this fascinating creature. The role of the beaver as a fur source is explored.
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