The River of History Museum moved to a new location last summer. Yesterday I was finally able to go and see the new digs.
It is very much improved and a treat to visit. We took our 11 year old granddaughter. She especially enjoyed the videos and the life-size models of early settlers.
Sault Ste. Marie has a long history starting with the first people who came here for the abundant white fish. The abundance of wild life also attracted the French and English to obtain furs for the markets in Europe.
In the early 1800's this area became part of the American frontier. In this period, industrialization reached the Soo.
All of these elements are represented in the River of History.
The River of History Museum moved to a new location last summer. Yesterday I was finally able to go and see the new digs.
It is very much improved and a treat to visit. We took our 11 year old granddaughter. She especially enjoyed the videos and the life-size models of early settlers.
