Paul Bunyan: Loggin', Legends and Lore

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$791
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2015
End Date
April 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Chisago
Chisago
Project Overview
Performer David Ward presented his program Paul Bunyan: Loggin', Legends and Lore, a humorous, fact-filled program with tales from Paul Bunyan Lore at the Rush City Public Library on April 22, 2014.
Project Details
36 attended
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$791
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$791
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will learn about the logging industry, the folklore of Paul Bunyan and how that period in Minnesota history was influential in building our communities in the upper Midwest.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Although the program was geared towards children, we actually had more adults attend the event. Those who were present said the following:
1)The Northern Lights are a reflection of Paul Bunyan's AX!'
2) I learned more about the Paul Bunyan Legend and his background

Source of Additional Funds

East Central Regional Library

Project Manager
First Name
Barbara
Last Name
Misselt
Organization Name
East Central Regional Library
Street Address
244 South Birch Street
City
Cambridge
State
MN
Zip Code
55008-1588
Phone
763-392-0643
Email
bmisselt@ecrlib.org
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200