GRAND RAPIDS 鈥� The will host a "Be a Lumberjack" family day event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at the History Center, 2609 County Road 76.
During the day, visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to learn first-hand how lumberjacks lived and worked in Minnesota鈥檚 Northwoods around the turn of the 20th century, a release said.
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Attendees will enjoy a fun and educational immersive experience featuring special games, activities and costumed interpreters.
Kids can try their hand at working the crosscut saw, also known as the "misery whip," to saw wood, pull logs like a draft horse, take part in lumberjack tug-o-war and more. Games will include prune on a spoon races, musical stumps, cookie tosses and others.
There is no additional cost to participate outside of regular site admission. Site admission costs $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, veterans, active military and college students; and $8 for children ages 5-17. Minnesota Historical Society members, children ages 4 and under, Blue Star families and Museums for All participants receive free admission.
For more information, visit the events calendar at
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