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Stories About Us: Sr. Doreen & Dick Bernard

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.

Part two of the historical presentation regarding the Foley family and Minnesota French connections.

Historical lecture on the 1841 log chapel that became the foundation of the city of St. Paul.

Part one of the Foley family history and genealogical research presentation by Jerry Foley.

Performance featuring five stories and six traditional songs including “Alouette” and “C’est l’aviron.”

Lecture by Dr. Eileen M. Angelini regarding French-Canadian and Franco-American culture.

Pierre Girard teaching Minnesota history with a French accent and traditional storytelling.