{"id":2725,"date":"2017-09-18T20:23:04","date_gmt":"2017-09-18T20:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yourpcgeek.com\/blog\/?page_id=2725"},"modified":"2017-09-21T00:23:27","modified_gmt":"2017-09-21T00:23:27","slug":"grand-portage-final-days","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/yourpcgeek.com\/blog\/our-rv-adventures-2017\/minnesota-grand-portage\/grand-portage-final-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand Portage – Final Days"},"content":{"rendered":"

The final few weeks at Grand Portage National Monument were a whirlwind of activity.<\/p>\n

The Grand Portage Rendevous<\/strong> — a time when all the Voyagers and officers of the Northwest Company would gather at Grand Portage — is re-enacted every August. About 150 canvas tents were occupied by individuals and families who cook, dress, and live in the 1790’s style for a few days while many share their specialized knowledge of the Grand Portage story.<\/p>\n

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At the same time, the Grand Portage Pow-Wow<\/strong> is also held. \u00a0The colorful regalia\u00a0and powerful dancing were wonderful!<\/p>\n

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We were also able to visit the Spirit Tree<\/strong> – a sacred site in the area:<\/p>\n

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While I was remiss in my duties as a photographer, we enjoyed visits from our friends Jerry & Ellen, and Bill & Kay. While each couple visited us, we ate lots, laughed even more, talked and played some cards. Fun times!<\/p>\n

A few pictures of the various parts of the Grand Portage Historic Site<\/strong>. And here’s Judith giving her presentation: “Apply for a job with the Northwest Company”. It was always well received!<\/p>\n

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The Gentleman’s Bedroom:\"\"<\/p>\n

The Trade Shop:\"\" \"\"<\/p>\n

The Kitchen:\"\"<\/p>\n

The inside of a Montreal Canoe – 40 feet long, capable of carrying 8,000 pounds and 16 men!\"\"<\/p>\n

Of course, the time finally came to say “Farewell” to all of our new friends at Grand Portage National Monument…<\/p>\n

Judith & Rachel:<\/p>\n

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Carrie building a birch-bark lodge:<\/p>\n

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Rachel & Steve at the Ojibwe Village:<\/p>\n

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Rachel, Carrie, Beth, & Steve:<\/p>\n

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Max at the Great Hall:<\/p>\n

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Ginger in the Kitchen:<\/p>\n

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Torilyn in the Canoe Warehouse:<\/p>\n

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Voyager Mark at the Ojibwe Village:<\/p>\n

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Seasonal Rangers: \u00a0Karl, Max, Kalina, Carrie, Jared, and Dale<\/p>\n

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Max playing while Silvie is doing all the work!\"\"<\/p>\n

Jared — working hard in the Kitchen<\/p>\n

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Three Gentlemen at the Great Hall: \u00a0Max, Walker, & Doyle\u00a0\"\"<\/p>\n

Paula & Doyle in the Great Hall:<\/p>\n

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Dale – training for the Rendevous Games:<\/p>\n

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And Pam\u00a0\u00a0– training for the Rendevous Games:<\/p>\n

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Walker & Violet training for the Piggy-Back race:<\/p>\n

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Lily & Silvie in the Kitchen:<\/p>\n

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Judith, Beth, & Mark at Volunteer Appreciation gathering:<\/p>\n

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Paul, Amber & Doyle at Amber’s farewell dinner:<\/p>\n

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Farewell dinner with most of the Seasonal Rangers and Volunteers:<\/p>\n

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Next Post – Trip to Mt. Rushmore<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Previous Post – A Visit from Debbie<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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