2024
DECEMBER
History Happy Hour
Krampus
Wednesday, December 18 – 5-5:30pm – FREE
Boathouse Brewpub Lookout Lounge
Lounge open 4:30-6pm with full service
Join us in supporting this free, monthly community program on Ely Area local history in about the time it takes to enjoy a pint of ale!
2025
JANUARY
History Happy Hour
Wednesday, January 15 – 5-5:30pm – FREE
Boathouse Brewpub Lookout Lounge
Lounge open 4:30-6pm with full service
Join us in supporting this free, monthly community program on Ely Area local history in about the time it takes to enjoy a pint of ale!
FEBRUARY
Online Fundraising Auction
February 6-13
Our annual winter fundraising event to support the mission of the Dorothy Molter Museum and the legacy of Dorothy Molter.
Whirlwind! Open House Event
February 8 – 11am-2pm – FREE
An outdoor winter activity extravaganza!
Admission is free all day 10am-4pm
In partnership with MN North College – Vermilion Wilderness & Parks Management students, the Museum is proud to host this educational and fun event for another year!
Stop by for 6-8 activity stations with winter-themed learning opportunities (outdoors), cabin exploration, a warming fire and hot drinks.
Annual Fundraising Dinner
Plaid Tie Event
February 13 – 5:30pm
$25/Member
$30/Non-member
Don your best plaid and join us for our annual winter dinner of Fundraising, fellowship and fun!
We’ll have door prizes, silent auction items, bucket raffles and best plaid prizes along with a delicious buffet dinner including a root beer and dessert.
Tickets go on sale in December but you are welcome to RSVP at any time via email
History Happy Hour
Wednesday, February 19 – 5-5:30pm – FREE
Boathouse Brewpub Lookout Lounge
Lounge open 4:30-6pm with full service
Join us in supporting this free, monthly community program on Ely Area local history in about the time it takes to enjoy a pint of ale!
BW Experience: Dogsled to Dorothy’s
February 27-March 2, 2025
$1,625/Member (2024 pricing)
$1,850/Non-member (2024 pricing)
Available seats: 2
Available to those 18+
Join the Dorothy Molter Museum and Hauling Dogs, LLC on this unique adventure “up to Dorothy’s” in the winter by dogsled!
Travel from Moose Lake Landing up to Knife where you’ll camp for two nights, visit Dorothy’s Isle of Pines, and spend time trout fishing. Your outdoor adventure awaits!
MARCH
History Happy Hour
Wednesday, March 19 – 5-5:30pm – FREE
Boathouse Brewpub Lookout Lounge
Lounge open 4:30-6pm with full service
Join us in supporting this free, monthly community program on Ely Area local history in about the time it takes to enjoy a pint of ale!
APRIL
History Happy Hour
Wednesday, April 16 – 5-5:30pm – FREE
Boathouse Brewpub Lookout Lounge
Lounge open 4:30-6pm with full service
Join us in supporting this free, monthly community program on Ely Area local history in about the time it takes to enjoy a pint of ale!
MAY
History Happy Hour
Wednesday, May 21 – 5-5:30pm – FREE
Boathouse Brewpub Lookout Lounge
Lounge open 4:30-6pm with full service
Join us in supporting this free, monthly community program on Ely Area local history in about the time it takes to enjoy a pint of ale!
JUNE
Dorothy Molter Experience: Women’s Canoe Trip
June 16-20, 2025 – 2 seats left as of 10.25.24!
$895/person
4 min/7 max participation
Must be 18+
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.
Fully outfitted and guided through Ely Outfitting Company – your outdoor adventure awaits!
Speaker Services & Programs
Need a speaker with an inspiring story for your next event? Want to offer a fun party activity? Presentations (virtual and in-person) 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 or presentation monitor