Re-enactors of the area voyageurs prepare to put in on the Minnesota River. 

A group of fur trade re-enactors set up at the site each year, returning the color and flavor of French Canada

The marquee tent purchased for the site's foul weather programming was erected for the first time in June, 1999.

Student archaeologists from the University of Minnesota learn science hands-on by exploring the site's archaeological resources.

Scale model making teaches children about Dakota traditional ways.

Costumed volunteer fur trade re-enactors greet visitors to the October encampment.