Deer River White Oak Rendezvous July 31 - August 2, 2009

by Mary Jean Ogee
(Deer River, MN)

Visit Deer River, MN on the July 31 - August 2.

Annual White Oak Rendezvous celebrating the history of the Fur Trade in Minnesota! Experience "Living History" 1798 NWCo Fur Post, along with many re-enactors demonstrating the life skills and jobs of the 18th Century.

Primitive Archery Range, BlackPowder Range, and Hawk Range are big attractions, as well as the workshops and shopping available from "traders" and family camps spread on the permanent White Oak Site, just north of Deer River, one mile on Hwy 6.

Entrance fee is $6, with 5 and under free.

For more info, go to this web page:

http://www.whiteoak.org/events/whiteoak.shtml

Or call:

(218) 246-9393