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Field Trips: Snake River Fur Post.

Field Trips: Snake River Fur Post

Venture into the world of British fur traders, voyageurs, and the Ojibwe, and learn about the strengths that each contributed to this early enterprise. Visit the trade shop, voyageur bunkroom, and Ojibwe encampment. Allow additional time to explore museum exhibits and walk the Snake River trails.

Portage into the Past

Program designed for grades 3-7, but adaptable for all ages.

Students step back in time and learn about the interaction between British traders and the Ojibwe in east central Minnesota, giving them a glimpse into this important time period spanning almost 200 years before statehood. Through an interactive game they will gain knowledge of hunting and gathering as a successful way of life and discover the importance of the trade by fashioning a voyageur pouch.

Winter Adventure

Program designed for grades 3-12, but adaptable for all ages.

Activities at the post quieted down for the winter, but today things are just getting started. During the winter months, your students will hear stories told in the wigwam, play a spirited game of snow snake, and identify animal tracks while snowshoeing at the site. Experience winter life as the voyageurs did!

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Snake River Fur Post

12551 Voyageur Lane
Pine City, MN 55063

fieldtrips@mnhs.org

Available Year Round

  • Fall, September 2 through November 14: Tuesday - Friday
  • Winter, January 12 through March 6: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Spring, March 9 through June 12: Monday - Friday
  • Summer: Thursday

Length of program: 2 hours

Capacity:

  • School year: 108 people per time slot
  • Summer: 54 people per time slot

Cost

  • $8 per student   
  • $80 minimum group fee
  • District staff FREE
  • One free adult per ten students. Additional chaperones invoiced at student rate.

Admission costs are for anyone age 4 and over. Memberships and 6th grade passes are not valid on field trips.

Enhance your field trip

Add time to your experience to explore the galleries, eat lunch on site or shop in the museum store. Chat with our scheduling staff to build a day that works for you!

  • Add 30 minutes for Lunch
  • Add 30 minutes for Exhibit Exploration and/or Museum Store

Academic standards

All programs support state of Minnesota academic standards in social studies.

Summer programming

  • June 5th through September 4th, Thursdays
  • Group size limited to 54 participants. Designed for 3rd grade & up. 
  • Continue the fun! Visit Snake River in the summer months with your group!
  • Experience an adapted version of the Portage into the Past program.

Scholarships

See if you’re eligible for scholarships or discounts, and apply on our Scholarships and Subsidies Page.

Billing and cancellation

No payment will be accepted the day of the field trip. All schools will be invoiced after their trip based on the projected attendance numbers provided by the lead contact 14 days prior to the scheduled visit. To avoid fees, cancellations must be received 14 days before your trip.

For more information see our Program Policies.

Questions?

Please contact our staff at fieldtrips@mnhs.org or schedule an appointment. All booking requests must be submitted through our Request Form.