|
The north country past is preserved in many area
historical centers and museums throughout the Byway region. The contents
and artifacts vary from pioneer history to Native American culture, arts
to wildlife.
• Anishinabe Cultural Center
Displays works of 50 artists from Anishinabe and
other tribal cultures. Enjoy dancing demonstrations, storytelling, Anishinabe
myths and legends. Gather and parch wild rice.
• Becker County Historical
Museum
Preserves history of the settlers of the Detroit
Lakes area.
• Hubbard County Historical
Museum
Displays features of pioneer life in Hubbard County.
It contains memorabilia from several wars and early 1900s equipment.
Tour a reconstructed one-room school and one-room pioneer farm house.
Exhibits include pioneer cabin, war room, office, clothing store, etc.
• North Country Museum of
Arts
One of the finest collections of Renaissance paintings
in MN, outside of the Twin Cities. The Museum also displays African
art, Native American portraits and contemporary works.
• Cass County Historical Museum
& Pioneer School
Three museums with one admission. The Cass County
Historical Museum & Pioneer School houses exhibits on county logging
and homesteading history, along with a historic schoolhouse. The Walker
Wildlife & Indian Art Museum houses a replica of American Indian
life in the late 1800s, native animals and a special collection of butterflies
and eagles.
• MN Fishing Hall of Fame
Minnesota’s most unique collection of sport
fishing information, exhibits, memorabilia, fishing videos, trophy fish
and more. Special focus on fishing education for kids.
• Red River Museum, Akeley
Established in 1994, the Red River Museum is based
upon the book, “Red River: Paul Bunyan’s Own Lumber Company
and Its Railroads”, a look into T.B. Walker’s fabulous lumber
empire. Open seasonal.
• Paul Bunyan Historical Museum
Located in Akeley. look at the town’s history, including the logging
days.
For more information contact the local Chamber
of Commerce.
Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber:
http://www.visitdetroitlakes.com
Park Rapids Area Chamber:
http://www.parkrapids.com
Leech Lake Area Chamber:
http://www.leech-lake.com
Itasca State Park:http://www.dnr.state.mn.us
|
