OCTOBER
LATE-SEASON HOURS
Saturdays in October (Last day Oct 26)
10am-5pm
It is a beautiful time of the year to make a weekend visit in Ely! Enjoy the cooler weather and amazing fall colors then stop at the Museum for a root beer or one of many of its one-of-a-kind Museum products!
Looking to schedule a private tour outside of normal business hours for our group of 6 or more guests? Call Jess at 218 365 4451 or email jess@rootbeerlady.com.
CLOSED TO GENERAL PUBLIC FOR THE SEASON OCTOBER 27
Groups of 6+ may request a private group tour any time of the year
NOVEMBER
Give to the Max Day 2019
November 14
Mark your calendars for this ONE DAY giving event!
Any day is a great day to support the local nonprofits and schools you’re passionate about, but Give to the Max Day is a special day to celebrate thousands of nonprofits and schools across Minnesota. Your Give to the Max Day donation will be eligible for random drawings to have extra money added for your favorite organization – like the Dorothy Molter Museum (our campaign for 2019)!
Questions about how this event works? Call Jess at 218 365 4451 or email jess@rootbeerlady.com.
2020
FEBRUARY
Museum Open to the Public
Saturday, February 8 · 10am-5pm
Dress for the weather and temperatures – historic cabins VERY drafty!
Whirlwind!
Saturday, February 8 · 11am-2pm · Free
Dress for the weather and temperatures – this event is outdoors!
Join the Dorothy Molter Museum and Vermilion Community College for its annual winter-themed activity day! Stop by for a story around the campfire, learn about outdoor winter pastimes such as snowshoeing, fishing or bird watching, and warm up with a hot cocoa in the gift shop.
This event is geared towards families but is fun for all ages!
Brew-It Yourself Classes
Sunday, February 9 · 10-11am & 1-2pm
$10/person, ages 8+
Pre-registration is required by calling 218 365 4451 or emailing info@rootbeerlady.com
Learn how to make root beer like Dorothy did! Includes a guided program through the Winter Cabin focused on Dorothy’s root beer history, free time to look in other cabins, and root beer supplies to make 32oz of root beer to take home.
Dress for the weather and temperatures – historic cabins VERY drafty!
Dorothy Molter Museum Annual Meeting & Fundraising Dinner
Thursday, February 13 · Grand Ely Lodge
$25 for Museum Members · $35 for non-member guests
Online registration will open after January 1
Guests may also register via email, postal mail or by calling the Museum [Contact Us]
The Museum will hold its Annual Meeting of the Membership at its Annual Fundraising Dinner to encourage attendance and participation while having fun with good food, fun prizes and socializing with other Museum supporters. Non-member attendants are welcome to become Members at the dinner or simply observe the proceedings – it will be approximately 20 minutes of the evening program.
As in the past, guests can expect a wide-array of quality raffle games and auction items, delicious food and fellowship, and a lovely evening celebrating the life of Dorothy Molter.
Brew-It Yourself Classes
Friday, February 14 · 3-4pm & 6-7pm
$10/person, ages 8+
Pre-registration is required by calling 218 365 4451 or emailing info@rootbeerlady.com
Learn how to make root beer like Dorothy did! Includes a guided program through the Winter Cabin focused on Dorothy’s root beer history, free time to look in other cabins, and root beer supplies to make 32oz of root beer to take home.
Dress for the weather and temperatures – historic cabins VERY drafty!
Museum Open to the Public
Saturday, February 15 · 10am-5pm
Dress for the weather and temperatures – historic cabins VERY drafty!
MAY
OPEN FOR THE SEASON
Saturday, May 23
Open Daily 10am-5pm
Looking to schedule a private tour outside of normal business hours for our group of 6 or more guests? Call Jess at 218 365 4451 or email jess@rootbeerlady.com.
JUNE
Dorothy Molter Experience: Women’s Canoe Trip
June 23-27 · Pre-registration Required
$755*/person · 4 min/7 max participation
*may increase slightly, prices set by 5/2019
Check out this fantastic, women’s-only trip to Knife Lake in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota and learn about the last (non-indigenous), permanent resident Dorothy Molter. Learn more about this trip!
Speaker Services & Programs
Need a speaker with an inspiring story for your next event? Want to offer a fun party activity? Presentations on the life of Dorothy Molter and/or root beer making events are available year-round. Presentations can be formatted to fit the needs of your organization and audience, and include additional topics such as the Boundary Waters, Northwoods ecology, and wilderness living.
Dorothy’s story is perfect for all ages and can be told at:
- Club meetings
- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner events
- Conferences
- Conventions
- Corporate retreats
- Special events & birthdays
- Root beer float socials or parties using Dorothy’s Isle of Pines Root Beer
Speaker Program fee: $25 per hour presentation plus travel expenses (time to travel, cost of travel, lodging, meals, etc.); Discounts available for programs in the Ely Area.
Root Beer Float or Root Beer Making Party fee: Per person fee based on type of program interest and audience type, call/email for a quote! 218 365 4451 info@rootbeerlady.com
Duration: One hour minimum
Minimum equipment requirement: Access to electricity and a projector screen