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28 Moose Pond Drive
Grand Marais, MN 55604
218-388-9915
info@gunflinttrailhistoricalsociety.org

The Gunflint Trail Historical Society

"A LEGACY OF THE NORTHWOODS"

Grand Opening
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center
July 4, 2010

Note:
  • Allow driving, parking, and shuttle time of 2 or more hours from Grand Marais. (Gates open at 11 AM)
  • Car-pooling is strongly recommended. Parking Flaggers in orange vests will be stationed at County Rd 81 (Moose Pond Drive), County Rd 11 (Sag Lake Trail) and Trail’s End Campground, giving instructions for parking and shuttles.
  • Drivers should watch for ‘Flagger Ahead’ signs, slow down, stop, listen to and carefully follow directions.
  • Each parking area will be filled completely in a pre-determined order.
  • Shuttle vans and buses will move people from the parking areas to the special event tent at Chik-Wauk.
Special accommodation is provided for anyone with a disability or impaired mobility.Please ask a flagger for instructions.

July 4 Schedule
  • 11 AM Gates open - attendees will be assigned a "tour number"
  • To avoid traffic we suggest you arrive early and & bring a picnic lunch. Picnic tables are available.
  • 1PM Ceremony begins “under the big top”
  • Key note speaker: Jim Sanders, Superior National Forest Supervisor, USDA Forest Service
  • Ribbon-Cutting
  • Museum tours in small groups
  • Cake & beverages
  • Hike the trails
The Gunflint Trail Historical Society members are area residents - past and present - visitors, travelers, neighbors and friends. All have joined together with a common goal, "to preserve the history of the Gunflint Trail and its early settlers for residents, guests, travelers, and future generations." Members are currently working to restore and open Chik-Wauk Lodge as Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center in 2010.

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2010 Meeting Schedule
July 4 11 AM Gates Open Grand Opening - Chik-Wauk
August 301:30 PM Gunflint Lodge Conference Center
October 181:30 PMChik-Wauk

Attend the regularly scheduled Gunflint Trail Historical Society meetings. The meetings are always interesting and followed by refreshments and a chance to visit and ask questions about Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center. If you would like more information, please call Kathy Lande 388-2261 or Sue Kerfoot 388-0876.


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Chik-Wauk was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of June 27, 2007. Acceptance on the National Register means that the National Park Service recognizes Chik-Wauk as a historically important site. It ensures the preservation of the building.

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