Taylors Falls/Minnesota History Center Tour

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,506
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2017
End Date
September 2017
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Big Stone
Project Overview

The first leg of this trip is a historical tour on the St. Croix River which explores the unique rock formations left behind by glaciers thousands of years ago, including the huge stone cross for which the St. Croix River was named. Following boat tour group will move to the Minnesota History Center to explore the WWI exhibit.

Project Details

57 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,506
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Expect that participants will learn how rock formations were made by glaciers and the history of the St. Croix River Valley area. WWI exhibit will include information on Prohibition, Women's Suffrage, immigration, influenza pandemic, and war heroes during WWI time period in history.

Measurable Outcome(s)

From the evaluations returned many participants stated it was very informational to learn about the rock formations along the St. Croix River. They learned how the area came to be due to the use of the river in logging industry and as a way to get to the Great Lakes. The MN History Center offered an outstanding display of WWI with many artifacts and information on display. Comments include: "Learning the history of the area -- how it was first used for logging and how it was 'discovered' looking for a northern route to Lake Superior." "This was a wonderful and educational experience that I would never have thought to travel to independently."

Source of Additional Funds

KDIO Radio (advertising)

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Last Name
Ortega
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200