Events
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St. Louis County Tour
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.- *****$44 per person - lunch included*****
All tour participants will also receive a copy of
A County Built on Iron: St. Louis County, Minnesota
1856 – 2006, by Bill Beck
(a $25 value, originally sold for $34.95).- Farming was central to the lives of many early Finnish immigrants. Experience their lives, along with St. Louis County Historical Society staff, for a day touring the historic Wirtanen Pioneer Farm in Markham and Finnish farm sites in Embarrass. Enjoy Finnish coffee cake and coffee at Wirtanen farm, a lunch along the way, and a stop to browse handcrafts created by over 200 local artisans at the Sisu Tori. End the day with a stop at the historic Kaleva Hall in old Finntown in Virginia.
- The tour is a deluxe, air conditioned motor coach experience, with several speakers on hand providing historical information and describing the Finnish heritage as well as the Finnish-Ojibwe cultural connection.
- Call today to reserve your seat or for further information.
Contact Karin Swor at 218-348-5843 or 218-733-7500 by June 27, 2008.INVINCIBLE RECEPTION
- St. Louis County Historical Society invites you to an author’s reception and book signing featuring our new book, INVINCIBLE: History of the Duluth Boat Club, by author Michael J. Cochran.
- July 17, 2008
Free public reception- Social Hour: 6 PM
Special Presentation: 7 PM- St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (the Depot) in the Great Hall
- Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Meet the author and view the Society’s new Invincible Exhibit.
- Books signed by the author will be available at the reception for $20, plus sales tax.
- If you cannot attend this reception, Invincible can be purchased through the St. Louis County Historical Society’s website at www.thehistorypeople.org/rowing.asp.
- Special guests: Max Rheinberger, Jr. family
- Call Julie Bolos at 218-733-7568 for more information.
When: Thursday, July 17, 2008 from noon to 1 PM
Who: Dr. Ralph Doty started as a disk jockey (DJ) at Cloquet’s WKLK Radio. He continued as a DJ and newsman at WEBC, WIGL (Wiggle Radio) and KDAL. After that he spent a year as news director and anchor at Channel Six. In the 1970s, he served two terms as a State Senator but decided not to run for a third term. For the next 24 years, he served as a Community College President at colleges in Ely, Missouri and Ohio. Currently, Ralph is a newspaper columnist for the Budgeteer and newsman for KDAL-AM.
What: Join us for a special presentation by Dr. Ralph Doty called Radio Memories. Ralph has hosted a program called Radio Memories on KDAL-AM since 1985. The show focuses on the “Golden Age of Radio” (1930-1955), “when drama, comedy and quiz shows ruled the airwaves.”
His presentation is based on this program and will begin with an audience quiz about old-time radio. Participants who answer correctly will win an old-time radio show CD, which includes the old commercials.
He will proceed with a brief history of radio and finish by playing theme songs from America’s favorite radio programs.
Where: Ruth Maney Room, first floor of the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (the Depot), 506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN
Feel free to bring your bag lunch. As always, admittance to this event is free to the public. ARCO coffee is provided.
For more information, call 218-733-7568.
Mark your calendar for these upcoming Lunch with the History People presentations:
- September 18, 2008 - Rayman will discuss the history of bands in the St. Louis County area.
- October 16, 2008 at 6 PM (evening program) - Brian Leffler shares his paranormal/ghost experiences (including those at the Depot).
- November 13, 2008 - Our speaker will be Craig Grau (tentative).
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For more information, please call Julie at 218-733-7568.
Antique Appraisal 
Identify and value your mystery collectible!
Bring your mystery antique or collectible item to the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (the Depot) for a free appraisal on Wednesday, July 16, 2008! The St. Louis County Historical Society has arranged for Dan Sershon of Northland Estate Services, an expert in antique appraisal, to be at your service from noon until 3 pm in the rotunda next to the Depot Theater.
You may bring one or more items for an informal verbal identification and evaluation. If the piece is too large or fragile to be hand-carried, a clear photograph with a description of any marks and labels will be sufficient.
Participants over the years have thoroughly enjoyed the appraiser’s comments on what is always an interesting assortment of antiques and collectibles. ARCO coffee is available while you wait.
This session is part of an on-going public education program offered by the St. Louis County Historical Society. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement of this or any other estate/appraisal service, and museum staff is prohibited by professional ethics from making financial appraisals.
Call (218) 733-7568 for further information.
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