Grand Portage National Monument 2006

During October 2006, an intrepid Midwest Archeological Center (MWAC) crew braved the cold and snow of the North Country at Grand Portage National Monument (GRPO) to conduct archeological test excavations along a new handicapped accessible pathaway. Archeologist Jay Sturdevant and Technicians John Gapp, Jennifer Lahowetz, and Erin Dempsey were assisted by GRPO Resource Manager David Cooper and Biological Technician Brandon Seitz. A special thanks to Volunteers In Parks Al Larson, Linda Larson, and Mary Vanderpoel for providing additional assistance, knowledge of the fur trade, and good humor during the project. Thanks also go to GRPO Superintendent Tim Cochrane and all the staff who welcomed us at the park and helped make the project a success.