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Dayton Pioneers History

Caroline Meilleur and Mark Labine discuss the 19th-century French-speaking pioneers of Dayton, MN.

Traditional music and storytelling focused on the “Untold Tales” of early Minnesota history.

A historical look at the region of Acadia and the heritage of its displaced people.

Greg Cash discusses the fur trade from 1650s Radisson/Groseilliers to the American Fur Company.

The 1981 award-winning animated film by Frederic Back telling a story of French-Canadian culture.

Virgil Benoit identifies the major cultural influences on the life of famous pioneer Pierre Bottineau.

Personal heritage stories shared by Sister Doreen Charest and Dick Bernard.

Dr. Marty Guidry (dressed in 1750s attire) explains the Acadian deportation and its phases.

Mark Labine presents on the early history of Mendota, St. Peter treaties, and the Selkirk colonists.

Author Charles Coulombe discusses Catholic history and the influence of the Vatican on America.