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Mike Josephson showed some of the tools of Wisconsin's fur trade and talked about the impact fur trade had on Green Bay's economy and culture. Mr. Josephson showed the items used by fur traders ...
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Description. Mike Josephson showed some of the tools of Wisconsin’s fur trade and talked about the impact fur trade had on Green Bay’s economy and culture.
How Fur Trade Fashions Shaped Great Lakes History. 5/30/2025 | 10m 5s Video has Closed Captions | CC. The fur trade played a large role in shaping early North American economies and cultures.
Before Kaukauna became known for its hydroelectricity in the late 1800s, it played an important role in the fur trade. The Charles A. Grignon Mansion stands as a reminder of that history.
The fur trade was extremely important during this era, especially beaver fur. It was because of fashion. In Europe, wealthy gentlemen wore hats made from felted beaver fur.
Babcock mentions Provencalle was born around 1780 and had lived in Michigan (Mackinac and Detroit) and Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, before he moved to the Traverse des Sioux area in 1826 or 1827.
New statistics show that globally, the fur trade is worth $40bn (£24bn) - that's roughly the same as the global Wi-Fi market.
Cadotte’s age, 72 years, 11 months and 16 days, as well as the year he died, 1837, put him smack dab in the middle of the region while the fur trade thrived in its demand for beaver pelts for hats.
The land on which the Snake River Fur Post was built in 1804 was, and still is, Ojibwe homeland. At that time, the Ojibwe had held a powerful position in the fur trade for over 175 years.
Women of the Fur Trade has its official opening on July 15 and runs until July 30 in the Studio Theatre. Tickets are available at stratfordfestival.ca or by calling 1.800.567.1600.
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