2023
MARCH
Dorothy Molter Programs
Two Harbors, MN Public Library
March 31 · Free
12:30-1:30 PM – Kids up to 10
2:00-3:00 PM – Families & Teens
3:30-4:30 PM – Adults
Join the Museum at the Two Harbors Public Library as part of the Twin Ports Festival of History.
Location: Community Room at the Two Harbors Public Library, 320 Waterfront Dr., Two Harbors, MN 55616
JUNE
Dorothy Molter Experience: Women’s Canoe Trip
June 13-17, 2023 · Pre-registration required
$875/person
4 min/7 max participation
Available seats: 3 (as of 1/1/23)
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!
Dorothy Day
June 25 · 11am-2pm · Free
Join the Museum in celebrating 30 years of mission-driven work!
Details TBA
JULY
Donuts at Dorothy’s
July 30 · 11am-2pm · Free
Blueberry Arts/Crafts Fest Wknd
It’s our annual coffee ‘an with special treats from Brainstorm Bakery (makers of Crapola!) and Gene Hick’s Gourmet Coffee!
Details TBA
SEPTEMBER
Root Beer Lady: The Musical
Ely’s Historic State Theater
September 7, 8, 9 & 10
Harvest Moon Fest Wknd
Tickets available July 2023
Written by Barb Cary Hall and based on the book “Root Beer Lady” by Bob Cary, this musical tells the story of Dorothy Molter through song, dance and narration.
This play is an independent production of Bottle Cap Volunteer Productions.
Museum Fundraiser
Root Beer & Beer Garden
Ely Marathon Weekend
Sept 22 & 23 · Hours TBD
All proceeds go toward the Dorothy Molter Museum
Help the Museum raise funds with a frosty beverage of your choice during the Friday night 5K race and Saturday marathon events!
Located right off the race finish line, ice-cold Dorothy’s along with several tap beers and adult seltzers will be on hand to quench the thirst of those racing and cheering.
Dorothy’s Root Beer Run: Children’s Marathon
Sept 23 · Pre-registration Required
$15/child (scholarships available)
A race for kids! Children must run 25 miles PRIOR to race day where they finish the last 1.2 miles on the Ely Marathon/Half Marathon race route.
Finishers receive a race medal, bottle of Dorothy’s root beer with additional prizes for top racers.
2024
FEBRUARY/MARCH
Annual Fundraising Dinner
Our Plaid Tie Event
February TBD · 5-7:30pm
Cash bar open at 4:30pm
Join us for our big shindig this winter! We’ll be celebrating 31 years of mission-driven Northwoods education through the lens of Dorothy’s life so you won’t want to miss this.
Online silent auction, raffle buckets, door prizes, canoe raffle drawing, dinner and program – not to mention FUN! Held at the Grand Ely Lodge in Ely.
BW Experience: Dogsled to Dorothy’s
March TBD 2024 · Pre-registration required
$1,625/Member (2023 Price)
$1,850/Non-member (2023 Price)
2 min/4 max participation
Available seats: 4
Must be 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 and camp on the east end of the lake, near Dorothy’s Isle of Pines. Your outdoor adventure awaits!
JUNE
Dorothy Molter Experience: Women’s Canoe Trip
June TBD 2024 · Pre-registration required
$875/person (2023 Price)
4 min/7 max participation
Available seats: 7
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