Dorothy Molter was the last non-indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). After her passing in 1986, her homestead was dismantled in 1987 and transported by dogsled and snowmobile to Moose Lake, and then on to Ely where volunteers restored two of her cabins at the current site of the Dorothy Molter …
Using root beer syrup (either from the Ely A&W, the grocery store or ordered in bulk through the Boy Scout Base), sugar and yeast, Dorothy took the clear, cold water from Knife Lake to home-brew her very own root beer. Her recipe was not a secret (and is available at the museum) but the end …
UPDATE: A hearty thank you to the donors who helped us reach 100% of our $1,500 fundraising goal on November 16, Give to the Max Day! We now are able to address the Point Cabin windows this spring! If you would like to help us raise funds to also address the Winter Cabin windows, you can …
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Thank you all for a wonderful 2017 season! We had the privilege of sharing Dorothy’s inspiring story with guests from all over the world. Although snow is on the ground and the cabins are buttoned up, we are still available to host groups of 8 or more as staffing allows. If you and your group …
The Dorothy Molter Museum planning process for the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan is underway and you are invited to provide your input. Every five years, in consultation with stakeholders such as staff and board members, museum members, volunteers, visitors, wholesale customers, vendors, and others in our community, the museum develops a plan for our strategic direction; and defines the organization’s priorities and …
The colors are starting to change, which means it’s almost the end of our season. Our fall hours are now here and we are open to the public on Saturdays (10am-5pm) through October 28. Tours will be offered at 12, 1, 2, 3 and 4pm with the exception of October 7. We will only be …
The Dorothy Molter Museum quarterly newsletter is a Membership benefit that is printed and mailed to Members in good standing at the time of print. If you would like to receive these newsletters when current, Membership levels start at the Student Level for $10 a year!
Once again the DMM will have a booth at the Harvest Moon Festival in Whiteside Park September 8-10. If you’ve never been to it, it is a smaller, less crowed and [usually] cooler festival with live music and a variety of activities in addition to the arts and craft vendors and non-profit organization booths. We …
CHEERING SQUAD NEEDED! Did you know that there is a full/half marathon in Ely every fall? Did you know that there is a KIDS’ MARATHON too?? This year, the Dorothy Molter Museum is proud to be sponsoring the Dorothy’s Root Beer Run Kid’s Marathon! Registered racers must complete 25 miles on their own (with parental …
