On-line exhibit of fur trade canoes
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Ray Hyland
Expedition Leader
that's cool.
As a kid in Canada, it seemed like we spent endless hours learning about the voyageurs (I guess like an American kid would learn about the US Revolution, or the Civil War).
I hated it at the time, but now I have a real appreciation for it.
Thanks for posting the link.
Ray
As a kid in Canada, it seemed like we spent endless hours learning about the voyageurs (I guess like an American kid would learn about the US Revolution, or the Civil War).
I hated it at the time, but now I have a real appreciation for it.
Thanks for posting the link.
Ray
Haggis
Appalachian Ridgerunner
Pretty cool stuff!
There is a group of French and Indian War reenactors here in our neighborhood that hold a voyageur's meet on French Creek every year. What's cool about it , other than the fact it is all historically correct with no touristy stuff, is that it begins with the meeting of canoes. All are period boats made in the traditional style of birch over ribs. There are probably twenty or so canoes ranging anywhere from 16' to well over 20' long. It's pretty cool to see the Iroquois, Cornplanter and Seneca nation members cruising down French Creek in full war regalia.
There is a group of French and Indian War reenactors here in our neighborhood that hold a voyageur's meet on French Creek every year. What's cool about it , other than the fact it is all historically correct with no touristy stuff, is that it begins with the meeting of canoes. All are period boats made in the traditional style of birch over ribs. There are probably twenty or so canoes ranging anywhere from 16' to well over 20' long. It's pretty cool to see the Iroquois, Cornplanter and Seneca nation members cruising down French Creek in full war regalia.
Haggis
Appalachian Ridgerunner
I'll snap some pics for you later this spring at the next rendevzous.