Canoes, History and Minnesota

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2018
End Date
May 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Join Mark Neuzil, author of Canoes: A Natural History in North America, for an investigation of the history of the canoe, from the earliest known versions of the boat in the Caribbean to carbon fiber beauties costing thousands of dollars today. He'll also talk about Minnesota's special place in canoe history.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased awareness of Minnesota history, enhanced recognition of the Library as a cultural center for the community.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons joined Mark Neuzil, author of Canoes: A Natural History in North America, for an investigation of the history of the canoe, from the earliest known versions of the boat in the Caribbean to carbon fiber beauties costing thousands of dollars today. He also talked about Minnesota's special place in canoe history.

Source of Additional Funds

Shoreview Area Historical Society

Project Manager
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Vrieze
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
scott@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200