Tuesday, September 16, 2008

BOTTINEAU REMEMBERED: MINNESOTA SESQUICENTENNIAL IN OSSEO MN


~ Free Historical Exhibit ~
BOTTINEAU REMEMBERED

A MINNESOTA SESQUICENTENNIAL DISPLAY

IN OSSEO, MN

DATE: September thru October 2008
HOURS: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 9-5 Saturday or by appt.
LOCATION: Quality Music and Books
Quality Music and Books is presenting a display of historic objects from the time of Minnesota's entry into the Union in 1858 through the first half of the 20th century.

Pierre Bottineau, instrumental to the founding of the cities of Osseo and Maple Grove, Minnesota, also played an in important role for the whole state of Minnesota. He acted as interpreter, scout, and acted as a guide for expeditions and buffalo hunts. Bottineau was the founder or played a part in the founding of at least four Minnesota towns, and his name appears on both North and South Dakota maps and in their history books. All items are available for purchase at the end of the exhibit. Exhibit items may be held for purchase with a 50% reserve payment.

BOTTINEAU REMEMBERED
A Minnesota Sesquicentennial Exhibit is FREE to the public.
DATE: September thru October, 2008

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