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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 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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When Copper Was King |
Jack Foster, recognized authority on history of the Keweenaw, unfolds a spellbinding account of the copper era. The 86-year-old grandson of an immigrant Cornish woman is shown telling the story of copper diggings from the 1840's to the close of the era. | DVD | 23 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Wisconsin's Lead Country |
This video traces the discovery and development of Wisconsin lead deposits. Various mining methods are explained as well as the lasting influence of Cornish miners and their families. The complete rise and fall of this industry within the state of Wisconsin is chronicled. | DVD | 14 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Wisconsin's Iron Mines |
The full era of iron mining in Wisconsin is investigated, from the opening of the Mayville and Baraboo ranges to the discovery and development of the mines on the Wisconsin-Michigan border. A retired miner who spent years in the underground shafts and slopes helps to tell the story. | DVD | 16 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Fishing History in Wisconsin |
This is an in-depth look at the business of commercial fishing on Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and the Wisconsin portion of the Mississippi River. Historic photos and spectacular underwater footage provide interesting viewing. The issue of over-fishing and the invasion of the sea lamprey are discussed. | DVD | 18 minutes | Grade 4-12 |
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Railroads Connect Wisconsin |
The economic and social impact that the railroad had on this state is the primary focus of this video. Expansion of the rail system, problems with terrain, accidents, floods, animals on the rails, and violent strikes by workers are some of the issues covered.
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Wisconsin's Steamboat History |
The various types of steam powered boats, including the paddle wheelers, are shown along with details on passenger and freight movement, crew life, navigation hazards, excursion outings, and many other aspects of this early method of transportation.
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Great Lakes Fish Rise and Fall |
In 1907, some 6,500 men worked in commercial fishing. They used 2,100 boats to place 74,000 nets and made this the regions fifth largest business. More than statistics are covered in this story and the emphasis is on why and how this business peaked and then declined
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The Grange & Oliver Kelly |
Videotaped mostly on the restored 1875 Kelley farm at Elk River, Minnesota, this is the story of the man who founded the organization that united farmers and their families in 20,000 chapters across America.
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Civilian Conservation Corps WI |
To tell the story of the men who served in this exceptional federal-state government works project, four men who worked in the CCC relate their own personal experiences. They talk about the camps, what daily life was like, and the long-lasting impact of their CCC experience.
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Wisconsin Agriculture |
By examining how production ranks with other states, This video shows how important Wisconsin is in meeting the nation's demand for food products. The many agricultural products of the state are described.
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Wisconsin Cheese Industry |
This is a comprehensive overview of the Cheese industry in Wisconsin. All aspects are covered, including the major types of cheese that are produced, as well as a good historical perspective on this vital component of the state's economy.
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Life in the Lumber Camps |
Four retired lumberjacks give first person accounts of life in the woods. They describe what the dawn-to-dusk routine was like including the food, bunkhouses, log drives, and other fascinating elements of lumbering life.
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Wisconsin Lumberjacks |
The use of archival film from the late 1920's in a working camp helps to show what life was really like for the lumberjacks of Wisconsin. This video gives a thorough idea of what life on a day-to-day basis was like for these woodsmen.
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Wisconsin Logging |
With the use of historic photos and archival film taken in a working camp, the logging era up to World War II is described. The focus is on peak logging in the early 1900's. Logging practices and the need for responsible wood harvesting are discussed.
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Final Days of the Edmund Fitz. |
Coast Guard reports and historic photos help to examine the saga of the Edmond Fitzgerald. An interview with a ship captain who was one of the last to be in contact with the "Fitz" explores one of many theories. An actual storm shows what a crewmember may have seen.
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