Snake River Fur Post to Introduce New Summer Event

Voyageur Day will give visitors a glimpse of life inside a 19th century fur post

For immediate release

Dated: June 29, 2026

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Location: Snake River Fur Post

PINE CITY, Minn. (June 29, 2026) – This July the Snake River Fur Post will introduce a new event that shines a light on the lives of Voyageurs in the early 1800s. During Voyageur Day, guests can learn more about the work and lives of Voyageurs involved in the fur trade in Minnesota.

The event will include costumed historic reenactors from La Compagnie des Hivernants de la Riviere Saint Pierre who will lead demonstrations and activities. A variety of topics will be covered, including items traded between Native Americans and Europeans, historic foodways, and the opportunity to paddle a replica fur trade-sized canoe.

Throughout the event, the Snake River Fur Post’s visitor center exhibits will be open to visitors and guests can explore the site to learn more about life in a 19th century fur post.

What:
Voyageur Days
Where:
Snake River Fur Post
12551 Voyageur Lane Pine City, MN 55063
When:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
11 am–4 pm
Cost:
$12 for adults, $10 for seniors, military members, and college students, $8 for children. MNHS members save 20%.

For more information, visit mnhs.org/furpost.

About the Minnesota Historical Society
The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. MNHS collects, preserves, and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs, and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, MNHS preserves our past, shares our state’s stories, and connects people with history.

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