Fur Trade Presentations by Bill Beckman

Bill brings this time period to life in an entertaining educational program for schools & events.

Blog Post 01/27/2024

Checkout this post from Delano Public Schools about my fur trade presentation.

Blog Post Sixth grade students get hands-on Fur Trade history lesson Posted on: Jan 16, 2024 Students in 6th grade at Delano Intermediate School recently had an opportunity to learn about business and Minnesota's Fur Trade industry. Bill Beckman, presenter and retired history teacher with 40 years of exp.....

12/17/2022

This is a video promotion trailer for my presentation.

01/26/2020

One prime made beaver!

01/26/2020

Routes of the Northwest Company.

01/26/2020

From furs to trade goods its all there to see!

01/26/2020

A pack with a portage collar is ready to be hauled.

01/26/2020

Trade goods below the British ensign.

01/26/2020

Trade goods on display.

01/26/2020

Many types of fur were traded besides the beaver.

01/26/2020

The reason for the trade, men's hats.

01/22/2020

The important role of the Native America woman is discussed along with possible benefits to her and the trade.

01/22/2020
01/22/2020

The "Montreal Canoe" is too long to get into the entire frame! Students get a real sense of the enormity of these birchbark vessels.

01/22/2020

A Native America man has his trap ready to be set and is excited about the possibilities of new trade items he can acquire.

01/22/2020

A young voyageur get his portage collar adjust to take off down the portage trail!

01/22/2020

The "Hivernant" is getting geared up to snow shoe to another trading post.

01/22/2020

The role of the "Commis" is explained along with the value of beaver skins.

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