Join the Norwegian-American Historical Association in exploring the history of Lake Superior's North Shore commercial fishing industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The North Shore Fisherfolk Tour will draw on the expertise of local residents, museums, and historians who are working to preserve the archival and material record of this unique region.
Traveling by bus, we’ll depart from the Twin Cities and take in the sights, sounds, and tastes of the North Shore from Duluth to Hovland. Stops include the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum in Tofte, boat restorations in Knife River, and visits to the fishing villages of Tofte, Grand Marais, and Hovland. While in Hovland, we’ll visit Trinity Lutheran Church, built by St. Olaf students under the leadership of professors Howard Hong and Arnold Flaten and architect Edward Sovik, among others. A lake cruise (weather permitting) will provide a fisherman’s view of the shoreline, fishing grounds, and communities that formed the basis for this chapter in Great Lakes history.
Accommodations will be at AmericInn in Tofte.
*Price includes bus transportation, lodging, lake cruise, museum entrances, and five meals.
Space is limited — reserve your spot by July 15 with a deposit of $150. (Deposits are non-refundable unless the tour is cancelled.) The remaining balance is due August 15. For more information, email naha@stolaf.edu or call 507-786-3221.
Tentative Itinerary
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Tuesday, Aug. 28
Wednesday, Aug. 29
Thursday, Aug. 30