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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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The Peshtigo Fire Disaster |
One of the nation's worst fire disasters is detailed. Information was gathered in Peshtigo and adjacent communities to trace the circumstances that lead up to the fire. Murals and artifacts collected after the disaster in the Peshtigo museum help to piece the story together. | DVD | 27 minutes with quiz | Grade 4-12 |
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Wisconsin Capitol Tour |
History of construction, architecture, and materials used in the building of the capitol are among the many facets highlighted. This is an excellent video tour for any one who wants to know all about the state capitol.
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Historic Prairie du Chien |
Simulated scenes show what life was like for the Indian and white villagers under French, English, and American rule. The importance of Prairie Du Chien as a meeting place for prehistoric Indian tribes and later for their meetings with the white settlers is explained. | DVD | 20 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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Mississippi Seeking the Source |
This video looks at the journey of Henry Schoolcraft through Lake Superior into what was then Michigan Territory. Other explorers who tried to locate the true source are also included. Artist's conceptions and video at crucial points help to tell the story.
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Wisconsin's Frontier Schools |
The first one-room schools in the early 1900's are shown. Retired teachers recall memories of what these days in the classroom were like. This is an interesting glimpse of how different the school days of yesterday were.
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Coolidge Summer Whitehouse |
For one full summer the nation's business was run out of a tiny office in Superior. This was the site where President Calvin Coolidge and the first family vacationed near the Brule River. Archival film shows many scenes from this exciting time in Wisconsin's history.
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Lake Superior's Isle Royal |
This jewel of Lake Superior, now a national park, is considered a part of Michigan though it is closer to Minnesota and Wisconsin. Its rugged coastline and fascinating interior are captured during the summer time. This is full video tour of this beautiful island.
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The Apostle Islands |
A visual tour from an excursion boat around these magnificent islands provides the core of this video. The history of the islands and many interesting facts are covered by the captain. This is an interesting armchair travelogue of this treasured area.
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Wisconsin's Crex Meadows |
Canadian geese, sandhill cranes and bald eagles are among the various migrating birds that inhabit Crex Meadows. In addition to the bird life, this video also examines other wildlife found in the area, such as beavers and muskrats. Historical background on the site is also included.
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