North American Voyageur Council membership

Calendar 2010

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Feb 27-28             Echoes of the Past Historical Trade Fair                Oshkosh, WI
                                More info: Brian Bradley/Linda Marin 920 233 5332

May 1- 2                 29th Annual Bloody Lake Rendezvous                  Woodford, WI
                                Pre-184 Encampment and experience the sights, sounds
                                and smells of life 200 years ago. Visitors Welcome Rain or Shine
                                More info: email Larry Crawford, or phone 815-633-1204

June 12-13            26th Annual Island Rendezvous                               Romeoville, IL
                                 Isle a la cache museum: Travel to the past for a celebration
                                of early Illinois fur traders,craftsmen,musicians and more
                                              Info call Mike S. 1(815)886-1467

July 9-11                Villa Louis War of 1812 Battle of Prairie du Chien Prairie du Chien, WI
                                 War of 1812 came to Prairie du Chien on July 17, 1814,
                                 when U.S. and British-Canadian soldiers clashed on what
                                 are now the grounds of Villa Louis. Events from the historic
                                 event will be interpreted and the fur trade context explored
                                 through the perspective of Native Americans as well as British
                                 and American fur traders. Contact Michael Douglass for info.

July 9-18               Great Rendezvous, Ft. William Historic Park         Thunder Bay , ON
                                 Email for registration material or call 807-473-2344           Canada
                                   Event Coordinator: Krista Power 807-473-2357

July 23-25               Great Folle Avoine Fur Trade Rendezvous          Danbury, WI
                                  Phone 715-866-8890 or email fahp@centurytel.net

July 31 -Aug 2        White Oak Rendezvous                                             Deer River, MN
                                   NOTE: This is the 2009 date, please call for further information
                                   Email event or phone 218-246-9393

August 13-15          Grand Portage Rendezvous & Pow Wow            Grand Portage, MN
                                  Stresses authentic Fur Trade camps of 1790-1804.
                                  Preregistration required; check website
                                  Contact Park HQ 218-387-2788; Site 218-475-2202

August 20-22          Heritage Days                                                               Galesburg, IL
                                  A Living History Festival including a Pre 1840’s Rendezvous
                                  & Civil War Re-enactment
                                  Questions, check the website or contact Bill Dwyer 309-274-2345

Sept 17-19               NW Co. Fur Post Fall Gathering                               Pine City, MN
                                  Stress is on authentic presentation and education.
                                  Camps must be pre-1830 fur trade era.
                                  For Information Contact: NW Co Fur Post, PO Box 51, Pine City, MN 55063

Sept 24-26              Colonial Trade Faire                                                     Peoria, IL
                                 Jubilee State Park For registration Information
                                 contact Jim Winters 1(708)269-1965 or email JMW4290@aol.com

Oct 2-3                    Feast of the Hunter's Moon                                      West Lafayette, IN
                                  Ft Ouiatenon Historic Park
                                  Contact Tippecanoe County Historical Assn 765-476-8411

Sep 30 - Oct 3        Big Island Festival and Rendezvous                      Albert Lea, MN
                                  Phone 800-658-2526

Oct 17-18                Trail of History                                 at Glacial Park, Ringwood, IL
                                  This is a juried event. Historical re-enactors/participants should contact:
                                  Deb Chapman, MCCD Education Manager   or phone 815-479-5779
                                  Kim Caldwell, Trail of History Booshway     or phone 815-678-2219

Nov 5-7                   NAVC Fall Gathering                                                     Danbury, WI
                                 Forts Folle Avoine     (check back for details)
                                 Ok, the best program around for learning about the fur trade.
                                 Period.

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