Inset painting of a river barge over river confluence below Fort Snelling

Lifelong Learners: Early Trade & Commerce on the Upper Mississippi


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200 Tower Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55111
United States

612-726-1171 | ftsnelling@mnhs.org

Cost

Regular site admission

About This Event

Learn how trade and commerce worked on the upper Mississippi in the 19th century while enjoying a complimentary cup of coffee at this casual chat.

We will learn about the fur trade in Minnesota, focusing on the logistical and financial challenges the industry faced in the 1800s.

You will develop a picture of how business was conducted at Fort Snelling and along its waterways at this program. Have you ever wondered how industry worked without modern technologies like refrigeration and forklifts? We will discuss it! Finally, we'll uncover peculiar details about currency and the cultural markers determined by business transactions. 

Event Type:
  • Lectures & Talks

Cost

Regular site admission

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