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Fun Times

 

River time!

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

Fur Traders

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

Tent

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

Dig this!

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

Paper Teepees

Scale model making teaches children about Dakota traditional ways.

 

Styles from the Past

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

 

 Gems of the DAR

The first case of the Gems of the DAR exhibit is complete and on view to the public in the Faribault House.  

 

 Gems of the DAR

The Gems exhibit is designed to highlight the history and collections gathered by the DAR and Sibley House Association. 

 

 Gems of the DAR

These rare finds - shown are arm bands (1929), beadwork (1912) earrings (1853) and other items from the collection.  

 

 Fete de la St. Jean Baptiste

Reflections from the Fete, held at the Sibley Site in 2007. 

 

 Fete de la St. Jean Baptiste

Members of the Living History Society  perform at the Fete. 

 Fete - Les Fils du Voyageur

 Fete de la St. Jean Baptiste

Les Fils du Voyageur performs at the Fete. 

 Fiddling at the Fete

 Fete de la St. Jean Baptiste

Linda Breitag, accompanied by Ray Makeever, add fiddling to the Fete.

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