White Oak Society, Inc.

 The year is 1798 and the fur trade is booming! Our fur trading post is located near the upper reaches of the Mississippi River in the north woods. In another 60 years this will become the state of Minnesota. But for now, enter and join a hearty group of gentlemen and voyageurs. They are talking about the rendezvous. Later they may talk about the fur trade, sing some songs, perhaps talk about the winter to come. It is a time of adventure, challenge, dangers, and rewards!

The members of the White Oak Society welcome you to our web site. We are a non-profit organization providing living history interpretations of the fur trade era within the Great Lakes region. We operate The White Oak Learning Centre & White Oak Fur Post near Deer River, Minnesota.

Housed within the White Oak Learning Centre are the The Great Hall, The Rick Balen Library, and the White Oak Society Office.  Our goal is to expand today's horizons with a hands-on experience of the past.

Our goal is to portray authentic characters of the fur trade at the White Oak Fur Post. Each year we sponsor the White Oak Rendezvous and Festival where an 18th century fur post comes alive!. The event includes a participant family camp which allows reenactors and the public an opportunity to relive the vibrancy and ambiance of a thriving Norwest Company Fur Post.

White Oak Learning Online Centre

This web site was developed to serve as an educational resource about the fur trade era and to create a dialog with those who share our interest in living history. There is an infinite number of ways in which we learn. Re-living history is one of them. It is engaging, challenging and fun. Welcome to White Oak where you will experience the spirit of the voyageurs.

• What's New Check this page for the latest information of what's happening at the White Oak Fur Post.
• Enter the Learning Centre for educational information concerning on-site programs and resources.
• Explore the Learning Online Centre and visit with a voyageur, an English gentleman, and a metis cook. Learn a French word, about a beaver hat, or a birchbark canoe.
• Join us at White Oak Fur Post for Rendezvous!
• Calendar of Events. Rendezvous, When & Where?
• Workshops & Entertainment. A listing of workshops and entertainers scheduled for the White Oak Rendezvous & Festival, You can also register for space on Trader's Row at this year's rendezvous.
• Visit the Marketplace for gifts, Traders' Row and more.
• The White Oak Journal Set back and enjoy reading some of the back issues of the White Oak Society's newsletter. An enjoyable learning experience.
• Our Library contains book reviews and links to other sites.
• Learn more about the White Oak Society, Inc.
• Links to related sites.

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